Christmas At MBCC

Nov 28th-Dec 11th

The Giving Tree has been a part of our outreach efforts for many years. We now have a list of family members from 10 families so that we may provide Christmas gifts. It is an annual event as part of our partnership with 1736 Crisis Center. Providing gifts for families who otherwise may not have a Christmas. To sign up, go to Sign Up Genius and click on the link and follow the instructions. If you have questions, contact DeAnne Johnson.

During the season of Advent, when we prepare for the birth of a homeless baby born to a refugee family, we have the opportunity to support mothers and infants in need in our community. We are collecting diapers to benefit the non-profit organization Community’s Child in Lomita, California. Community’s Child provides shelter, food, clothing, and other support to single women over the age of 18 with at least 1 child under 12 months old. You will find the diaper donation bin in the Narthex entryway. Questions? Contact Kim Binegar at kbinegar@verizon.net.

December 3rd (during Sunday School through noon).

Make Chrismons for our MBCC Christmas tree and your tree at home. Chrismons are beautiful white and gold ornaments depicting Christian symbols. If you love crafting, Christmas, and working with children, please get in touch with Pastor Jodi to volunteer. jodi.bushdiecker@mbccucc.org

December 4th 5:30PM-8:30PM

Church families will gather in the front parking lot to await the MB Santa float. Santa is expected to drive by around 6pm. Once everyone has had their photo with Santa, parents will depart for a holiday mixer at Barsha. The kids will hang back at church for pizza, Christmas games and a Christmas Eve rehearsal led by Kate Crellin with the help of several Mariners. Contact Amy at jmuamy@yahoo.com for more information.

December 9th 5:30PM

Come cheer on MBCC’s first ever entry in the Key Harbor Boat Parade. The parade begins at 5:30. There will be bleachers set up at the end of Marina Way and there are usually a few food trucks, too. Hope to see you there!

Dec 10th After Church

This year, our traditional MBCC Alternative Christmas Fair event will be held on December 10th after church on the back patio. While there continues to be many needs for assistance both near and abroad, our MBCC Social Action Board is recommending for your consideration five unique charities which we have been tracking closely and wholeheartedly endorse: All Peoples’ Community Center, Rest in Peace (RIP) Medical Debt, Finding Hope Africa, Child Aid Guatemala, and Ukraine Humanitarian Aid. The first two charities provide local benefits, two are in severely impoverished regions of our world, and one is in support of people who continue to be impacted by the war in Ukraine. Please join us on December 10th, or if you prefer you can donate by mail (instructions will be sent to your homes) or online at https://tinyurl.com/altxmasfair2023.

December 10 at 3:00 PM

Joining the Peninsula Symphonic Winds, conducted by Justin Raines, our very own MBCC Choir, under the direction of Patricia Edwards, will bring you an afternoon of musical festivity on December 10 at 3:00 PM. The many talented musicians of the symphonic winds and choir will fill our sanctuary with joyful tunes of the season and there will be a sing-a-long for all “kids from one to 92. And though it’s been said many times, many ways” this is a musical Merry Christmas wish for you. Don’t miss “A Christmas Sing-A-Long & More!”

All Shipmates and their friends are invited to our annual Chili Dinner on Friday, December 15, 2023 in the Assembly Hall from 5-8 pm. We will serve chili, cornbread, salad and cookies followed by a Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Cost $5. Don’t miss out on good conversation, good food and a time of getting in the Christmas spirit. Please RSVP to Pat Martzen at 805-886-3618 by text or email to pmartzen@gmail.com no later than December 13th.

December 16th at 6 PM

The Mariner Christmas party is scheduled for December 16 at 6 p.m. at the home of Rob Barber. We will offer delectable, catered treats, entertainment and fine wine and cocktails. RSVP DEADLINE DECEMBER 3. Please sign up at coffee hour, or RSVP to Sue at suecooper2015@gmail.com or at 310-489-2764

Will be at the home of Lyn Coulter on Wednesday, December 20 at 12:00 noon. More info/details to follow. RSVP 310-792-6065.

Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year! Join us for our regularly schedule Sunday morning servuce at 10AM.

December 24th 5PM

This fun and festive service will include several performances by MBCC kids. A nativity scene will be created and lots of Christmas hymns will be sung.

Dec 24th @ 8:00 PM

This joyful yet reflective service weaves Christmas readings with carols, choral anthems, and special music to evoke the wonder of this holy night.