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Dear Beloved Family in Christ:

The greatest announcement the world has ever received is found in Luke 2:10-12 – But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger.”

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fellowship. It is time to come together as a community to celebrate the love of God and the joy of his Son's birth. This beautiful Christmas season, our hearts are filled with hope, joy, and the anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us in a series of special events designed to bring our church family together in faith, love, and celebration.

To show our love and Christmas Spirit to each other and to our Pastor, his wife and daughter, we are asking our CV FAMILY to please get a card or write a note letting Pastor Andy and his family know how much you love them. Please enclose a love offering as well. We will have a special gift bag for those who worship IN-HOUSE so that you may drop your card on or before Sunday, December 14th, 2025.

If you are going to be worshiping on LIVE FEED, please mail the card along with your Christmas love offering directly to Rev. and Mrs. Andy Lambert, 970 River Rd., Cropwell, Al. 35054. We hope you will be able to do this so they will receive your offering on or before Sunday, December 14th, 2025.

You are welcome to bring Christmas cards for the CV Family to any service to hand them out. For those who do not attend services in-house, place their cards in the designated basket in the foyer for Pastor Andy or the Visitation Team to deliver. Mailing labels will be available on the information table in the lobby and can also be accessed through the mobile app: CV CONNECT at ONLINE DIRECTORY

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Saturday, December 6th, 2025 - Women’s Christmas party at 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Please bring a dish and sweet treat of your choice for everyone to enjoy and also bring a $10 wrapped Christmas ornament that can be swapped with someone else at the party if you wish to play. The Women’s Ministry needs volunteers to decorate a table, this is a fun activity that the Women’s Ministry does every year. If you would be interested, please see Sister Kerri or Sister Francis as soon as possible. REGISTER HERE



• Saturday, December 6th, 2025 - Men’s Breakfast at Jacks in Pell City at 8:00 a.m. REGISTER HERE



• Sunday, December 14th, 2025 - Our Children's Church will be having a special performance followed by a Church Christmas Fellowship Lunch. The lunch will be after service. REGISTER HERE



• Sunday, December 21st, 2025 - Will be having a wonderful and powerful Christmas service and would love for everyone to be there if at all possible. This will be a great service to be IN-HOUSE to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

As we gather for these special events, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas and the love that unites us. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to celebrating this joyous season together.

May your Christmas be filled with peace, joy, and the warmth of God's love.

God Bless you and Merry Christmas!

In Christ's Love,
Stephanie Nichols

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