Join us for Christmas at Bethany!

	Sundays in December | Advent Christmas Series This Christmas, join us at Bethany Church as we look reflect on Advent. Advent means arrival, specifically the arrival of Jesus through His birth. On Sundays in December we will be teaching through the story of Jesus' birth and how His arrival brings us Hope as we wait, Peace as we trust in Him, Joy as we hear the good news, and Love as we understand the significance of His birth. Our Christmas Worship Services on Sundays at 10:30 AM will be livestreamed on Bethany's YouTube channel . We invite you to join us for the following special Christmas services: December 3, 10, 17, and 24.
	November 19 - December 3 | Toy Drive for DCFS Help us Care for our Community! This year there are 2,100 children & youth (0-20 years) receiving services from our local Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Your help allows us bring smiles and cheer to some of the most vulnerable children who may be separated from their families this year. We can bless those kids by sharing God’s love for them through prayer and a Christmas present! The goal is to provide an age appropriate toy to youth under 10 years of age and provide a gift card (around $25) or appropriate gift for youth between the ages of 11 – 20 years. Click here for more information.
	December 3 | Long Beach Community Band Concert | 5 PM We invite you to join us as the Long Beach Community Band performs songs of the season led by Conductor Greg Flores. Invite a friend for a festive evening of holiday music.
	December 16 | A Joy-Filled Christmas | 7 PM The Bethany Choir will celebrate the birth of our Savior and share the good news of His coming with our community. This performance will feature songs of the season, both old and new, that will fill us all with the joy of the season. Invite a friend for a beautiful evening of Christmas music.
	December 17 | An Afternoon of Carols | 1 PM There is nothing better than joining voices to sing songs of our Savior at Christmas. Join us as we gather to bless our neighbors and some of our own Bethany members with a time of Christmas Caroling. After the morning service, go and grab a quick lunch before returning at 1 PM when we will gather in the lobby to organize into groups and then travel to homes by car or walk through our neighborhood to sing Christmas carols together and bless our community. This is a great activity for the whole family.
	December 24 | Christmas Eve Worship service | 10:30 AM Our Sunday morning service will include families and worship.
	December 24 | Christmas Eve Candlelight Service  | 5 PM Join us on Christmas Eve for a beautiful evening of Christmas music, a kids’ message, and a time of candle lighting. This is a great way to start your family celebration as well as  to invite someone to join you.