CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE TIMES

December 24 • 2pm | 3:30pm | 5pm
Traducción vivo en Español disponible

What we practice can either exhaust us or revive us. You're invited to join us this Christmas season as we are reminded that there we have a good God.

Childcare available at all services • 4 & under only

If you still have a few more questions about what to expect, or if you're ready to invite friends to a Christmas service, check out the additional resources!

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

DRAMA PERFORMANCES AT 6:30PM | Thurs, Fri, Sat
DEC. 19 | DEC. 20 | DEC. 21

Join us for It’s a Wonderful Life and rediscover the hope and purpose God brings to our lives. Follow George Bailey’s journey from despair to redemption as he realizes his true impact on his community. This inspiring story of love, faith, and the beauty of lives lived for others is a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season. Don’t miss it!

Childcare is available with reservation for Saturday, Dec 21 for ages 4 and younger.

EVENTS • ACTIVITIES • RESOURCES

Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 1 - Nov. 24
Pick up boxes on the courtyard and return by Nov 24
The amazing journey of a shoebox gift begins with you and results in evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication. Join what God’s doing and pack a shoebox to bless children in need around the world.

Surviving the Holidays

Nov. 10 | 10am
If you've lost a loved one, this class has tips for surviving social events, what to do about traditions, and dealing with your emotions.

Giving Tree

Nov. 1-Dec. 1 |  Applications
Dec. 1-14 | Blessing Families
The purpose of the Giving Tree is to help struggling families provide Christmas gifts for their children who otherwise might have difficulty doing so.  The Giving Tree applications are for people who attend Olive Branch, but also open to those who live in the local community (10-15 miles from the church address).

Engraved Women Cozy Christmas
Dec. 3 • 6:30pm

Enjoy a fun evening filled with fellowship, singing, dessert, a craft, encouraging stories, and more! Cost to register for event is $20 a person or $35 for you and a friend to attend. Registration ends Dec 1 or when event is full. 

Annual Tree Lighting
Dec. 6 • 5:30-8:30pm

Join us on December 6th at 5:30pm for our Annual Tree Lighting and enjoy a movie in the main auditorium!
Itinerary:
5:30-6:20 Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser
6:20-6:30 Christmas Devotional
6:30-6:40 Tree Lighting & Snow
6:45   Movie in Main Auditorium

Youth Christmas Party
Dec.  Time TBA

For 7th-12th Graders

Olive Branch Christian School & Preschool Christmas Programs

Preschool • Dec. 10
K-8th • Dec 13
Parents and relatives are welcome to watch their children perform for the Christmas Program.

"It's a Wonderful Life" Play
Thurs., Dec. 19 @ 6:30pm
Fri., Dec. 20 @ 6:30pm
Sat., Dec. 21 @ 6:30pm

Enjoy a free classic presented by our drama group. Great entertainment for all ages!

Christmas Eve Service

December 24 
2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm
Traducción vivo en Español disponible
Childcare available • 4 & under only
Invite your friends and family to join us this Christmas Eve as we are reminded that there is hope in busy for stressful seasons.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Luke 2:13-14 ESV