Announcements

As we approach the Advent season, we are excited to share some wonderful resources to help you and your family embrace the journey toward Christmas!

1. Biola University | The Advent Project The Advent Project from Biola University offers a rich collection of reflections and resources. Check out their updated link for 2024 here: Biola Advent Project.
2. Bible Project | Advent Reflections Dive deeper into the meaning of Advent with insightful reflections from The Bible Project. These are designed to help guide you in preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. Check out this plan here: Advent Reflections.
3. "Embracing Advent" by Jen Ludwig A thoughtful resource to help you center your heart and mind on the true meaning of Advent, written by Jen Ludwig. Available for purchase here: Embracing Advent.
4. "Advent for Everyone: Luke" by N.T. Wright A daily devotional guide by renowned scholar N.T. Wright, focused on the Gospel of Luke. Available for purchase here: Advent for Everyone: Luke.
5. For Youth: "Messy Christmas" on YouVersion New this year, YouVersion offers a fun, interactive Advent plan for youth called "Messy Christmas." It's a great way to engage younger hearts and minds in the season of Advent. Check it out here: Messy Christmas Advent Plan.
6. OCF Kids Advent Guides We’re excited to announce that OCF Kids will have Advent kits available for families on November 24th. These kits are designed to help families engage together in meaningful Advent activities throughout the season.

We hope these resources inspire and encourage you as you prepare for the joy and hope of Christ's coming this Advent season!

🎄✨ Family Advent Guides Coming! ✨🎄

The Christmas season is a time for families to gather, reflect, and celebrate the birth of our Lord together—and we’ve got the perfect way to make this Advent season even more special! Our Family Advent Guides are designed to help you count down the days to Christmas with joy, meaning, and connection.

Each guide is filled with everything you need for a fun and meaningful Advent experience, including:

• Weekly devotionals to bring the whole family closer to the true meaning of Christmas
• Scripture readings with candle-lighting and family discussion questions to reflect on the season’s hope, peace, joy, and love
• A special craft to engage the kids (and adults too!)

Whether you're looking to start a new family tradition or deepen your existing ones, these guides are a great way to keep your hearts focused on the true gift of the season—Jesus!

🌟 Available for pickup Sunday, November 24th in the OCF KIDS lobby!

Make this Advent season unforgettable with your loved ones. We can’t wait to see how your family embraces this beautiful journey to Christmas!

✨ Ladies, It's Time to Celebrate! ✨

Escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and join us for a joyful and fun Women’s Ministry Christmas Celebration! This special evening will be filled with worship, creative ornament decorating, delicious treats, and heartwarming fellowship. It’s the perfect way to slow down, connect with friends, and embrace the spirit of Christmas!

It’s FREE to attend—so bring a friend or two along for the fun! Just be sure to RSVP below to secure your spot(s) for this merry celebration. We can't wait to see you there! 🎄💫

Questions? Please contact Casey Schramm.

🎄✨ Family Christmas Celebration! ✨🎄

Join OCF KIDS for a festive morning of crafts, music, and fun as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together! There will be:

• Creative Christmas crafts for all ages
• A special reading of the Christmas story
• Carols and music to fill the air with holiday cheer

Date: Saturday, December 14th Time: 9:30am-11:30am Location: OCF Church

Bring the whole family and come make memories with us this holiday season! Don’t miss the fun! 🎁

🎁 Spread Holiday Cheer with Toy Donations! 🎁

This Christmas season, let’s come together to bless children and families in need! We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to support our sister church, First EV-Free Church of LA, as they minister to the wonderful families in the Pico Union community.

Bring joy and smiles to kids of all ages by donating:

• Toys, art sets, board games, stuffed animals, sports equipment, and more!
• Ages: Preschool through high school!

Donations will be collected at OCF through December 8th.

Let’s make this season extra special for the children in our community—your generosity will light up their Christmas!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Stan & Wanda Yetter—they’d love to have you join in the holiday giving spirit!

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! We invite you, your family, and friends to our Christmas Eve Services, a special time of worship, reflection, and joy.

✨ Family Service @OCF✨ Date: December 24th Time: 5:00pm Location: OCF Church

✨ Pier Service @MB Pier✨ Date: December 24th Time: 7:00pm Location: Manhattan Beach Pier

Come experience the true meaning of Christmas through a beautiful evening of candlelight worship, heartfelt carols, and a powerful message of hope and peace. It’s the perfect way to focus on the birth of our Savior, and gather together as a community to celebrate the greatest gift ever given.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been part of our church family for years, we’d love to have you with us at one or both of our Christmas Eve services. Bring your loved ones, invite a neighbor, and make this Christmas Eve one to remember!

We look forward to celebrating this holy night with you. May the peace and joy of Christ fill your heart this season!