A group from Hadley Community Church spread Christmas Cheer and the Message of Christ’s Birth through song during the evening on Saturday, December 10. The weather was wonderful, and the group was warmly received by members of the Hadley Community.
The choir will be presenting the Christmas Choir Concert, “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 pm. This is a Great opportunity to invite friends and family. 
The Children’s Christmas Gala will be Sunday, December 10th at 6:00 pm with refreshments to follow. Please bring some finger food to pass. If your child is interested in participating in any way; singing, playing an instrument, reciting a poem, or sharing some other talent, please contact Becky Schafka. 
Here is a short video (1 min 40 sec.) that explains the Operation Christmas Child ministry that Hadley Community Church partners with.
Operation Christmas Child video
There are several ways you can be a part of this ministry:
1. Pack your own box(es) at home. Empty shoeboxes are available in the fellowship hall and packing instructions are attached to this email. Please have your packed boxes to the church on or before Nov. 17th.
2. Donate items like small toys, stuffed animals, school supplies, toothbrushes, soap, combs, socks, hats, or sunglasses to be packed in boxes by volunteers here at the church. Packing day is Tuesday, Nov. 17th at 10:00 a.m.
3. Make a donation to cover the shipping of the boxes. $7 is needed per box. Designate “Shoebox Christmas” on your offering envelope or include your donation with your filled shoebox. Our collection goal is $500.
Matthew 1:18-25
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Luke 2:1-16
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 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, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
