Advent season is here! Together, we will lean into the period of waiting, longing for, and anticipating the arrival of Christ our Messiah. Join us as we worship together and as Benjamin leads us through an Advent sermon series Sundays in December.

Glenwood has opened a supply closet specifically for the purpose of serving RICE Elementary and Legacy High students and teachers. This week they need boys clothing, sizes 8–12 (socks, underwear, long pants, shirts, etc.)! Click here to view the list of additional supplies specifically requested at this time.

Kids and kids-at-heart, mark your calendars for Cookies with Santa on December 7 at 9 a.m. in the Gathering Room! The event is free, and be sure to bring a camera or phone to get pictures with Santa!

Ladies (and your daughters), make plans for a delightful cookie exchange at the home of Virginia Chambers (501 Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703) on Saturday, December 7, at 1 p.m.! Please bring 3 dozen cookies to share and remember – prizes will be awarded for most creative, most festive, most original, best tasting, and best all around! 

Glenwood is partnering with two local churches to provide each Legacy High staff member with a $10 gift card. Envelopes with the name of a staff member are in the foyer – please consider taking one, praying over that individual this season, writing them an encouraging note with scripture, and returning the envelope by December 8.

Pure Gold will be holding their Christmas luncheon right after services on Sunday, December 8. Everyone 55 and older is invited. Bring your favorite main dish, side, or dessert for our potluck meal! Also be sure to bring a small gift for the White Elephant gift exchange.

Youths, mark your calendars for a progressive dinner on December 8! We’ll be caroling, eating, and fellowshipping through worship and a white elephant gift exchange ($15)!

Our next opportunity to serve will be Monday, December 9, at the Benevolence Center (215 S Bonner Ave). We need help with setup, serving, and cleanup from 4:30–6:30 p.m. For details, contact Pat Gerth.

The group that ministers to those at the Downtown Gathering are collecting $25 Walmart and $10 McDonald’s gift cards to distribute for Christmas. Drop them by the church office or in the offering by December 15. 

Join us Sunday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel as we remember those among our family who have passed away this year. During the service we will read those names aloud. 

If a member of your family passed away in 2024, and you would like their name to be included in that reading, please contact the church office.

In addition, we invite everyone to add an ornament to the Tree of Remembrance in memory of a loved one and to bring a framed photo of your loved one to our service, as well. The tree will be on display during the service of remembrance. Plan to join us as we remember those who have gone before us and celebrate our upcoming reunion with them during the second advent of Jesus.

EVERYONE is invited to join us Sunday, December 15, at 6 p.m. (immediately following the Remembrance service) for our next Family Fellowship. We’ll enjoy a meal and gingerbread house decorating (all ages welcome and encouraged to participate!)! More details to follow soon.

Men of Glenwood, join us for our next Ironworks meeting in the Gathering Room at 6 p.m. on December 17. Bring your dinner!

The church office will be closed most of the Christmas week. There will be NO CLASSES on Wednesday, December 25, or January 1.

IKE’s reeling in the big one! Drop in for an 80th Birthday Celebration for Ike McKinney on Sunday, December 29, between 2–4 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Please, no gifts – cards are welcome!

The first 11 chapters of the Bible are intricately woven together to tell a story of a creation that both needs its Creator, and refuses to obey its Creator. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. as we study the God who blesses His creation with goodness.

Spread the word! When you “like” a post from Glenwood on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, would you help us by sharing it as well? Reaching people virtually is a significant way for us to be Kingdom-minded and engage our neighbors. Speaking of social media…Have you subscribed to our YouTube worship channel? You can do so here: youtube.com/GlenwoodWorship.

Dapper haircut trailer will be parking in the Glenwood parking lot on the first Monday of each month. Appointments are required and fill up fast! To book, visit dapper1.booksy.com, or call Mandy Glasscock at (903) 316–7269.