We lovingly invite you to celebrate the Advent and Christmas season at Pierce Chapel!

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PLAY | 6:15 PM – December 14

ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES | 8:30 & 11:00 AM – November 27-December 18

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES | 4:00 & 6:00 PM – December 24

Looking for an opportunity to serve those affected by natural disasters?

Be a part of a small team traveling to the UMCOR Disaster Warehouse in Atlanta on Thursday, December 8. Help sort items and pack buckets that will bless those recovering from natural disasters. This group will leave Pierce Chapel at 8:30 a.m. and return no later than 3:30 p.m.

If you are interested in joining this group, please call or text Peggy Loney at 706-718-0373.

Saturday, December 10: A benefit run for the Food Mill Breakfast Program serving Truth Spring Academy Students

A fun 5K through the Mill District and along the Dragon Fly Trail that will start and end at The Food Mill, with a donut for each participant at the end! Support our local mission partner, Truth Spring Academy, by participating!

• Kid’s fun run starts at 8:30AM
• The Golden Donut Run 5K starts at 9:00 AM

REGISTER HERE: https://www.active.com/columbus-ga/running/distance-running-races/food-mill-donut-5k-2022?cmp=23-12em

Learn more about this event at: https://www.thefoodmill.org/events

Open Door, a Pierce Chapel mission partner, has reached out and asked if there were a few people willing to volunteer with craft station’s at the next Circle’s meeting on Tuesday, December 13.  Volunteers are invited to join the group at 5:00 PM for dinner and then oversee the children’s Christmas craft tables. If you are available to serve in this way, please directly contact Barbara Moushon at 706-587-2131 or barbara@odch.org.Thank you for your willingness to serve and empower those in our community!

Two men’s ministry opportunities are coming up!

• Men’s Discipleship Breakfast | Saturday, Dec. 10 6:30-7:15 AM. Men of all ages welcome!  $5/person. Please make your breakfast reservation HERE.
• Men’s Bible Study | Tuesday, Dec. 13 7:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel. Please note the date change for the Men’s Bible Study due to the upcoming holidays. After Christmas, the Men’s Bible Study will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.

You won’t want to miss this month’s Wednesday Night Supper on Dec. 14! Join us for supper and a special children’s musical presentation, “The Do Not Be Afraid Parade!” The supper line will open at 5:30 PM and the program will begin at 6:15 PM. Reservations are required for supper only- please use the link below to RSVP by noon on December 12.

>We are in need of a few volunteers to help with supper cleanup (wiping down tables, drying food trays, tidying kitchen, etc.) Please email Roseanna at roseanna@piercechapel.com if you can help!

Make your reservation HERE.

Each year, Pierce Chapel sponsors a Christmas Party for our local Methodist Home students.  This year’s party will be Friday, Dec. 16, 6:00-8:00 PM.  Please help us bless these young men this Christmas season by showing them that they are cared for and supported by Pierce Chapel!

How you can help:

• Please return any Giving Tree items & donations by Dec. 11.
• Volunteer to be a server or kitchen helper for the Dec. 16 party
• Volunteer to help cleanup after the Dec. 16 party.
• Remember to keep these young men in your prayers during the holiday season.

If you can help serve or cleanup on December 16, please contact Roseanna at 706-327-9807 ext 3 or email roseanna@piercechapel.com.  Thank you!

Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? What are you talented at and passionate about?

God uniquely created all of us with special gifts and talents to serve as a part of the body of Christ!  Pierce Chapel wants to help you discover your gifts and help connect you with ways to use them for the glory of God! Here’s how you can participate:

1.   Take an online spiritual gift test HERE
2.   Complete our Gifts and Talent survey HERE

We will be creating a database of all gifts and talents so that we can reach out and connect you with meaningful ways to serve and use your gifts as opportunities arise!

For further information on ways you can serve within the church or within the community, please contact Roseanna at roseanna@piercechapel.com or (706) 327-9807 ext. 3.

At Pierce Chapel, we believe that children are valued members who are fully able to experience and participate in worship, grow in discipleship and enjoy fellowship with each other! We also believe that by partnering with parents we can increase our impact and help children develop strong foundations in faith. 

CHILDREN’S CHURCH (3K-Kindergarten) | Room 315 at 8:30 & 11:00 AM

CHAPEL KIDS (1st-5th Grade) | Room 210 at 8:30 &11:00 AM (On 1st Sundays, this group remains in worship for Communion.)

SUNDAY CONNECTIONS CLASSES | 9:45-10:45 AM

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Upcoming Events

Children’s Choir Christmas Play: Wednesday, Dec. 14 |  6:15 PM   (Supper begins at 5:30 PM- Dinner reservations required.)

Questions about Children’s Ministry? Contact Beth at kids@piercechapel.com.

The Refuge: Where in the midst of a chaotic world students can come and know abundant life found in Jesus Christ through Connection, Transformation, and Restoration.

PIERCE CHAPEL YOUTH ACTIVITIES for 6th-12th grade students

Sunday Worship | 8:30 & 11:00 AM- Students are invited to participate in church worship!

Sunday Connections Class | 9:45-10:45 AM in the Youth Barn

Sunday Night Youth | 5:00-7:30 PM – Supper, games, worship and small group time every Sunday evening at the Youth Barn! (Supper is $3).

Wednesday Night Ultimate | 6-8 PM – Ultimate Frisbee* Location varies after daylight savings. Please contact Noah to confirm location.

Upcoming Events:

• Holiday Caroling Night! December 11 | 5:00-7:30 PM -meet at the Youth Barn.
• The Refuge Christmas Party! December 18 | 5-8 PM at the Youth Barn!

Questions about Youth Ministry? Contact Noah at noah@piercechapel.com or (706) 587-2820.