Ephesus Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC

December Events

* Visit the Church Calendar for more details about schedules and events.

EPHESUS TOY MINISTRY

Look for the Angel Tree between the sanctuary and "The Bridge." You may select an angel(s), sign them out on the sheet provided, purchase gifts for children and their families, and return the wrapped items no later than Sunday, December 7. The items will be distributed during the week of December 8-12. You may also make monetary donations to the Toy Ministry if you wish. Thank you in advance for participating in and praying for this exciting local missions opportunity!

PRISON CAKE MINISTRY

Women's Ministries/WMU of Ephesus is participating in the Raleigh Baptist Association's Prison Cake Ministry. This ministry provides cakes to Raleigh's Correctional Center for Women for their annual Christmas celebration. Our cakes will be delivered to the Raleigh Baptist Association on Monday, December 8 at 10:30 a.m., so you are asked to bring your cake to the church kitchen on Sunday, December 7 or no later than December 8 at 10:00 a.m. Please label your cake "Prison Cake Ministry" and follow these guidelines:

Homemade and whole, not sliced
Non-refrigerated
Cakes only − no cookies, pies or brownies
Non-returnable plates only − no glass or cardboard boxes
Securely wrap cakes with foil/plastic wrap

JOY JOY JOY -- December 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Presented by the Sanctuary Choir

There are many kinds of Christmas joy. There is the joy of celebrating the season -- the happy anticipation of reunions with loved ones, the giddy excitement of children on Christmas morning, the contentment that comes from reliving Christmas memories.

There is also the joy of celebrating the first Christmas story -- remembering how God's people rejoiced at the prophecies announcing the Messiah, how Mary's spirit soared at the heavenly message that she was chosen to bear God's Son, how the shepherds responded in joy to angelic glories, how the magi joyfully bowed to offer gifts to the King of Kings.

But most of all, there is the joy of celebrating the Savior, Immanuel, God with us. The Father's greatest joy was sending us His only Son; our greatest joy is believing in Him.

Our Christmas Sharing of goodies will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

22ND ANNUAL LIVING NATIVITY -- December 19−21, 7:00−9:00 p.m.

This is a "drive-through" presentation during which you remain in your vehicle for an up-close dramatization of the various scenes depicting the story of Christ's birth. Just roll down your windows so that you can hear the narration and dialogue!