My dearest teens and young adults, I am delighted to announce a wonderful resource for this year's Advent season, a time when we prayerfully prepare our hearts for the arrival of the Christ child! We will be distributing the daily devotional, Heads Up the Lord is Near!: Advent Daily Devotions for Teens and Young Adults, which you can pick up starting at the Advent Brunch in November. Just as the Old Testament prophets gave a warning to "prepare the way," this booklet offers daily messages that serve as a spiritual "Heads Up!" for modern life, encouraging you to be attentive, to look forward, and to get ready so that the true meaning of Christmas doesn't catch you unprepared (see the publisher’s details here: Heads Up the Lord is Near!: Advent Daily Devotions for Teens and Young Adults). Let us begin this holy season with our heads up and our hearts open!

Bring your voice and your smile to The Highlands Senior Living Facility for a spirited afternoon of Christmas caroling! This is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to warm the hearts of residents and help reconnect them with the joy of the season through music and fellowship. Let’s fill the halls with familiar tunes and remind our senior neighbors that they are loved and remembered this holiday. 

Join us for a heartwarming mission opportunity to share the joy of Christmas with mothers recently released from prison and their children. Building on the incredible success and laughter of last year’s event, our youth team will once again lead festive craft activities for both the kids and adults to enjoy side-by-side. This is a beautiful chance to help these families reconnect and create special holiday memories in a supportive, loving environment. 

Get ready to celebrate! Our annual Youth Christmas Party is happening on Thursday, December 19th, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM!

We're heading back to the Whal's house this year for a night packed with holiday cheer. The highlight of the evening will be our hilarious White Elephant Gift Exchange, so make sure to bring a wrapped gift (suggested value $10-$15) that's funny, unique, or just plain weird!

We'll also have some fun, themed games, plenty of snacks, and a chance to hang out together before the break. Don't miss out on this awesome night of festive fun!