Advent Bible Study
Sunday, December 1, 2024
10:00am / Library

The Weary World Rejoices by Kate Bowler.

This study, led by Pastor Nikki, is an invitation to wrestle with a promise not yet fulfilled, acknowledge the cracks in our present lives, and to find the courage to believe in light, love, and grace.

Noel Jesus Is Born
Saturday, December 7, 2024
5:00PM / Taylor Chapel
Sunday, December 8, 2024
10:0AM / GSC

In addition to the combined 50-voice choir, a 14-piece orchestra including piano, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion will accompany the musical. It is a beautiful collection of Christmas favorites and original songs.

Childcare available for ages 0-3.

Christmas Bible School
Sunday, December 8, 2024
3:00-5:00pm Bible School
5:00-6:00pm Gingerbread
Decorating (optional)

Kids age 3 to 5th grade are invited to our one day Christmas Bible School where they will learn how Jesus is like a candy cane through games, crafts, stories, and more! This is a FREE event!

Then at 5pm, sign up for some good old fashioned family time, as your family makes gingerbread masterpieces! $10 per house.

Click here to signup for either or both events!

Christmas Tea & Cookie Exchange
Thursday, December 12, 2024
6:00pm / Fellowship Hall

Miracle In A Manger
We welcome speaker Vicki Stevenson from A Baby’s Closet to this festive evening.

Participation in the Cookie Exchange is optional but super-fun.  If you would like to participate, please bring 1 or 2 dozen cookies with you!

Invite a friend and enjoy an evening of Christmas cheer!

Tapestry Longest Night Service
Saturday, December 21, 2024
7pm / First Wayne Street UMC

Not everyone is cheery at the holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing divorce, coping with job loss, living with illness, and other issues make parties and festivities painful. The Tapestry has created a joint service of sacred space for people living through dark times. This service will be reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding out for healing and hope.

Children’s Pageant
Sunday, December 22, 20204
11:00am Modern Service

Come hear the story of the birth of our Savior through the voices and actions of children! The narrative will also spotlight youth musicians during carols. The service ends with candlelight and the congregation signing “Silent Night”. After service, everyone is invited to a birthday party for Jesus as we enjoy cake and sing “Happy Birthday”!

December 1, 2024
Luke 2:47-55
”Mary’s Song”

Mary’s Song invites us to hear a word of hope. This isn’t cheap hope like a Hallmark card, but the hope for the hopeless, the ones who have felt cast out. This is a song of hope that only God can give.

December 8, 2024
Noel Jesus Is Born
A Christmas Musical

The combined choirs of Good Shepherd and Taylor Chapel, along with musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, bring a special 10am musical service titled “Noel Jesus Is Born”.

December 15, 2024
Matthew 2:18-24
”Joseph’s Story”

Joseph’s story reminds us of a truth easily lost.  It’s never too late for God to give us dreams. It is never too late for God to do a new thing.

December 22, 2024
Luke 22:22-33
”Simeon’s Song”

Simeon’s story teaches us that real love is costly, but it is worth the cost and that love is always something to proclaim.