ECHO GLEN MINISTRY • Please pray for Pastor Max, the CCE Outreach Team, and the incarcerated youth at Echo Glen Youth Detention Facility this Sunday, at 3:30pm. May God set these captives free.

AMERICAN UNDERDOG • Life made them underdogs. Faith made them champions. From Kingdom Story Company and The Erwin Brothers -- the directors of I Can Only Imagine -- comes American Underdog, based on the inspirational true story of Kurt and Brenda Warner. Undrafted as a quarterback out of college, Kurt found himself stocking shelves in a grocery store to help support Brenda and her two kids, all while trying to hold onto his fading dream of becoming an NFL quarterback. This film will inspire the dreamer in all of us! Opens on Christmas Day. See it early December 17th and 18th! See below for details and tickets.

CCE ISRAEL HOLY LAND TOUR • Calvary Chapel Eastside is hosting a trip to Israel April 18-28, 2022.

The Israel 2022 Holy Land Tour is open to everyone! See below to learn more and register for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invite your family and friends, and walk where Jesus walked!

SPECIAL ADVENT SUNDAY CHILDREN'S MUSIC • The kids of CCE are invited to perform a special song with John Bagge and the Northwest Strings during Advent Service on December 19th. There will be a short rehearsal on December 18th, at 12:30pm.

ROAD TO BETHLEHEM | CASTING CALL + SETUP • Calvary Chapel Eastside is presenting our 9th annual live nativity!

We have invited the community to come travel the Road to Bethlehem every night, December 13-17.

We need backup actors and helpers. We also need volunteers to prepare sets and props:

December 11th, 9am-1pm
December 12th, after service (bring your work clothes)
December 13th, 11am-1pm

Please reach out to Pastor Merlyn (merlyn@cceastside.com / 425.765.5194) and Catharyn Philippo (wcwmmp@hotmail.com / 805.490.5212) to sign up.

Whether your passion is out front or behind the scenes, we need your voices, hands, and feet! Please prayerfully consider how you can support this important family tradition and help make this a Christmas to remember!

CHRISTMAS CAROLING • Christmas time is here again, and that means spreading some Christmas cheer and the love of Jesus Christ with our community!

At 6pm on Tuesday, December 21st, we will meet at Calvary Chapel Eastside for a quick practice of our Christmas carols and a cup of chili or soup before heading out in the vans.

Do you know someone who is home-bound or in need of some Christmas joy? See below to learn more and fill out our online form, or contact Melanye Fletcher (melanye@cceastside.com).

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE • We would like to invite you and your family to celebrate Christmas Eve with us! Join us at 7pm on Friday, December 24th, for a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, with traditional Christmas carols and special music, a short but powerful video, candle lighting, and responsive reading — all in the warm glow of God’s unfailing love.

HOME FELLOWSHIPS • Home fellowships are a wonderful way to get involved in community, strengthen your relationship with the Lord, and learn together! We encourage you to think and pray about joining a group this year! See below to learn more. If you are interested in hosting or leading a group, please let us know. Meet our Home Fellowship leaders this Sunday after service in the lobby, or visit cceastside.com for more information!

SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP • Our Calvary Chapel School of Discipleship begins Wednesday, January 5th, at 7pm.

Pick up a brochure at the Lobby Information Desk or a seat pocket in the sanctuary. Online registration is now open. Learn more about Awana Clubs, Junior High, Senior High, Women's Class, and our CCE Biblical Ministry Training. Classes begin January 5th.

See below to sign up today!

AWANA • Calvary Chapel Eastside’s Awana program is a great way for young people to draw near to Jesus as they hide God’s Word in their hearts. Knowing how God wants us to live out our faith is vitally important to our spiritual health and the future of our children.

All children 3 years through 6th grade will grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus through the Bible in this multi-leveled club.

See below to learn more and register!

SOUND MIND & BODY • Calvary Chapel Eastside is committed to the health and wellness of our communities. Here, you will find a variety of opportunities, meeting times, and resources to help you reach your greatest potential for loving God, getting healthy, being whole, and loving others.

Our first offering is a fitness class for women. Ladies, please join us every Tuesday morning in the Library/Annex, where we will enjoy a time of fitness and fellowship.

This hour long class led by Patti Kartic is 9:15-10:15am, in the Library/Annex. Note: There will be fitness class on Tuesday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 21. All women are welcome!

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this new program, please contact Sound Mind & Body Ministry Director, Melanye Fletcher (melanye@cceastside.com).

WOMEN’S TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY • Tuesday Women’s Bible Study is on hiatus until January 11th, at 10:15am, when we will reconnect and kick off 2022 with a new study. Contact Lily Skelton (women@cceastside.com) for more information.

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY • Wednesday Women’s Bible Study is on hiatus until January 5th, when we will begin with a brief review of the book of Nehemiah for two weeks, and then go into an in depth study of the book of John.

Contact Susanne Nickerson (howdy4you@hotmail.com) or Alma Klauber (aklauber@hotmail.com) for more information

MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP • Men Discipling Men is on hiatus until January 5th, when MDM will join with other Calvary Chapel School of Discipleship (CCSD) groups for Biblical Ministry Training.

Reach out to Pastor Merlyn Linden (merlyn@cceastside.com / 425.765.5194) for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | SOLID GROUND CAFÉ • We are now accepting volunteers for Café baristas. Training will be provided. Previous experience is not required. If you have been looking for a way to connect and meet others, this is an excellent opportunity to serve and share fellowship. Contact Shirley Lopez (eslopez1@msn.com) for details.

HELP NEEDED | CCE A/V TEAM • Are you interested in participating in our ever-expanding audio/video ministry? Please fill out a connect card with your contact information and a note that you would like to participate. We are currently teaching volunteers how to mix sound for both our in-house congregation and those listening online here and abroad. We are also training volunteers in video, lighting, and streaming technologies.

If you are excited about these opportunities to serve, please contact Andrew Knorr (andrew@cceastside.com).

EQUALITY ACT • Please see below to learn more about the Equality Act, a deeply troubling bit of legislature being considered by the Senate. Because it will have a profoundly adverse effect on women and religious freedom, we ask that you take a few minutes to encourage your senator (link included) to vote NO. It is one way we can be the salt and light Jesus called us to be in the earth. Please pray for godly wisdom to prevail.

ANSWER THE CALL TO PRAY • Would you like to pray with, minister to, and share the Gospel with callers from all over America—from a secure app on your smart phone and at your convenience? Please prayerfully consider becoming a part of the Billy Graham Prayer Line Volunteer Team!

See below to learn more about how you can experience the incredible opportunity to pray with others and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

VACCINE OR NO VACCINE • Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the latest COVID-19 vaccine information? See below for a link to Hope For The Hour: Covid-19 Vaccine Discussion, a radio broadcast in which Dr. Lu Wing discusses the science behind new COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Wing has a PhD in Biochemistry and is currently a toxicology consultant in the biopharmaceutical industry, as well as Associate Pastor and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College.

CHURCH IS OPEN!

Whether returning from a hiatus or visiting for the first time, we are glad you're here!!!

Please consider one of these two options to enjoy a safe worship experience at Calvary Chapel Eastside:

At Home ~ If you have an elevated temperature or compromised immune system, please join us online from the comfort of your home.

Come-In ~ If you’re ready to assemble, please join us. Masks are optional. If you need a mask, complementary cloth and disposable masks are available in the lobby.

If you desire to be in an area where masks are worn at all times, we have reserved the Chapel (upstairs/east side). This location has a live feed and windows that open to safety locks.

Parents with children may sign in through KidCheck stations on the first floor, near the Lobby Information Booth. Parents are encouraged to set up accounts through the KidCheck app or website (go.kidcheck.com/signin.aspx?action=register), at home on any computer or smart device.

On Sunday morning, you will then be able to sign in your children from your home or car.

When you enter the church, select the print option on your mobile device, and then pick up your stickers at the Lobby Information Booth before taking your children to our COVID Safe environment in Room 204.

Though masks are optional, children must wear their badges for the entire time they are in the children's wing.

Parents MUST have a guardian receipt to enter the children's wing and pick up their child(ren).

We take the safety of our kids very seriously and hope our procedures will give parents a strong sense of security.

Hands-free water faucets and soap dispensers are available in all our restrooms. In addition, we have hands-free sanitizer stations set up throughout the main concourse.

Seating Options

Inside the sanctuary, rows have been spaced to support social distancing. In addition to the sanctuary, we have the Fragrance Free Zone in the back of the room with its own ventilation system, climate control, and restroom.

As mentioned, room 206 (Chapel) is a great option for those desiring more separation, with windows that open up to safety locks.

This satellite has a live feed so you can follow what is going on in the sanctuary.

Please remember to pick up a communion packet in the lobby before heading to either location.

So let the re-gathering of the saints begin! And may our Great God and Savior keep you safe and near His heart, always!

I am blessed to be your pastor,
Robert

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER • For those who would like to participate in group prayer, please join us in person upstairs in the Library Annex, or in the Virtual Library at 9:15am for our Pre-Service Weekly Prayer Meeting. See below for the Zoom meeting link.

Our Sunday Live Streaming Video has been upgraded to simulcast. We are now broadcasting to you live from our Facebook Live Feed and the YouTube Live Feed. Wherever you are in the world, tune in for live worship and the Sunday message.

SUNDAY SCHOOL • CCE has kicked off our new COVID Safe Sunday School program! There are classes to meet all of your children’s needs: Newborn to 3 Years in the Nursery (Room 101); 4 to 7 Years (Room 103), and 8 to 11 Years (Room 102).

Sunday classes begin at 10am. If you are excited about nurturing a vibrant faith that lasts a lifetime and would like to volunteer, please reach out to Pastor Merlyn Linden (merlyn@cceastside.com).

BIBLE TIME WITH MRS BROOKS • Step into a cozy place where you and your children can hear true stories from the greatest book ever written. Kids will memorize Scripture effortlessly as they sing along with our children's worship leader, John Bagge. Bible Time with Mrs Brooks is a Calvary Chapel Eastside ministry designed to nurture the hearts and minds of children and families. You can enjoy a new lesson every Sunday morning at the conclusion of our worship service. See below to learn more.

SHERRI YOUNGWARD: WORDS AND SONGS FROM HOME • Sherri’s full album of all her latest tracks for Comfort-19: Words and Songs from Home is now available! Comfort-19 is a collection of recordings, Scriptures and stories behind songs. See below to listen and learn more about Sherri Youngward and Comfort-19!

This Week’s Message
The Irrational Season: The Advent of Love | Luke 1; Titus 3:3-9
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Speaker: Kim Case

Serving You

Assistant Pastor/Men’s Ministry • Merlyn Linden • 425-765-5194 • merlyn@cceastside.com

Bookkeeper • Tina LaPoint • tina@cceastside.com

Building and Events Manager • Karen Burtch • karen@cceastside.com

Communications Manager, Sound Mind & Body and Hospitality Ministries Director • Melanye Fletcher • melanye@cceastside.com

Family/Marriage Counselor • Kim Case • kim@cceastside.com

IT Specialist/Youth & College-Age Ministries • Andrew Knorr • andrew@cceastside.com

Junior & Senior High Youth Pastor • Max Meadows • max@cceastside.com

Senior Pastor • Robert Case • robert@cceastside.com

Women’s Ministry • Lily Skelton • 425-442-5548 • women@cceastside.com