E V E N T S
Path to Christmas
December 4, 2025
6:00 to 8:30 PM
Join us for "Path to Christmas" - an outdoor Live Nativity! Take a trip back in time as you drive through our campus. With this narrated drama you will experience the sights and sounds of that first Christmas under the stars. You'll see live animals, shepherds, angels, and wise men before arriving at the scene that shows Mary, Joseph, and the newborn baby Jesus. Plan now to share this special time with your family this Christmas season! Free of charge! Please register HERE for arrival times to help with traffic flow.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 26
7:00pm
Bring your family and join us for a night of worship and thanksgiving. We will be remembering our Savior through communion and celebrating with those taking the next step of Baptism.
Childcare for ages 0 – PreK will be available.
S E R V E O P P O R T U N I T I E S
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SERVING
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November Green Bag Donations
Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for November donations: Canned goods and gift cards for Angel Tree Food Box Giveaways. The list is available at the Serve Counter and HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, November 30th. Thank you for your generosity!
Outdoor Christmas Lights Team
DAY AND TIME CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
Saturday, November 8 at 10:00am for 2-3 hours
Be part of the fun to help put up outdoor Christmas lights and spread some holiday cheer around our church! Many hands make light work—come lend a hand and enjoy the start of the festive season together! Sign up at the Serve Counter or click HERE.
Operation Christmas Child
October 19 – November 16
Operation Christmas Child provides less fortunate children worldwide a shoe box full of gifts to brighten the Christmas holiday and potentially teach them about our Savior Jesus Christ. You can join this effort by stopping by the table in the lobby to pick up boxes, gift tags and info about filling the shoe boxes. You may also just use your own shoe box or a plastic one available at dollar stores. This year you may want to opt for building a digital shoe box as well! Go HERE to build one online! Boxes are available in the lobby. The deadline to return filled shoe boxes is November 16th. Please include $10 for shipping costs.
Jamaica Hurricane Relief
A message from UB GLOBAL Team
On the news, you’ve probably seen the devastation left by Hurricane Melissa. UBs in Jamaica experienced the worst effects of the 185mph winds, and UBs in the southern part of Haiti were impacted by flooding and damages from strong winds. Thank you to those who have been praying along with us, especially those who responded to our initial social media posts!
Through international UB leaders, we’ve been hearing updates throughout this devastating natural disaster. For example, in Jamaica, where the effects of the hurricane was the worst, many parts of the island do not have power and UB families & churches are still assessing their damage. Initial reports indicate many homes and churches have various levels of roof damage, including a church which lost its entire roof! Leadership there estimates it will be a while before they know the full extent of the damage.
In the meantime, if you are interested in donating to relief efforts, you can give electronically by clicking here. Also, mailing a check will ensure your gifts are not reduced by the additional fees charged by credit card companies.
When the full assessment of the hurricane damage is complete, we will work with our international leadership to distribute the funds to the UB churches & communities with the greatest need.
Thank you for your generosity and prayers!
UB Global Team
S T U D E N T M I N I S T R Y
For more information about the Student Ministry, grades 6-12, check them out on social media and at mainstreetlife.org/students or contact Matt Sundberg (msundberg@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x121).
Passion Conference 2026
December 30, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Globe Life Field
734 Stadium Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
Rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8, Passion exists to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. To register, click HERE.
Kalahari Retreat
January 23– 25, 2026
Kalahari Resorts and Convention Center
Sandusky, OH
Everyone's favorite event of the year! Come be a part of Authentikos Students for our 2026 Student Retreat! To register, click HERE.
MFUGE Mission Trip & Summer Camp
June 12–17, 2026
Ridgecrest Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC
Come experience serving and having the best week ever with Authentikos Students! We'll be returning to Black Mountain, NC in 2026. To register, click HERE.
C L A S S E S
Surviving the Holidays
Sunday, November 9
12:30 – 2:00pm
Surviving the Holidays is a supportive seminar offering help and hope as you navigate the Holiday season. If you're dreading Thanksgiving and Christmas because everything has changed, this event is here to help. You'll learn how to manage the many emotions you'll face, navigate changes in traditions, and handle social events with practical tips. Find hope and support in a casual, inviting atmosphere where you can connect with others who understand. Sign up for the seminar HERE.
Believer’s Baptism Class
November 16
9:00am
Baptism is an important next step to take ... an outward sign that a change has occurred on the inside of a person. It doesn’t make you a believer but shows that you already believe. If you have reached the point in your journey where you have accepted Christ as your Savior, we hope that you will pray about being baptized. This class is required if you want to participate in the November 26thbaptism.
Sign up HERE.
C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y
LITTLES (Age 0 - PreK) and KIDS (Grades K – 5)
Sundays | 9:00 and 10:30am | Check-In
For more information about the Children’s Ministry, age 0 – grade 5, contact Alesha Haines (ahaines@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x120).
KIDS Serving Saturday
November 15
10:00am-12:00pm
Join us for a special day where Mainstreet children & their families come together to love and serve our community! This month we'll be making homemade Christmas cards to bless residents in local nursing homes. Through hands-on projects and teamwork, kids will learn the joy of helping others while making a big difference in small ways. Pizza lunch will be provided. We request one adult to serve with their group of children. Registration is not necessary but helpful for planning! You can sign up HERE.
Gingerbread Bash
December 14
6:00pm – 8:00pm
It's time to celebrate Christmas—gingerbread style!
We are inviting your whole family to our Gingerbread Bash! At this interactive family event we'll build gingerbread nativities, play fun games, sing together, and hear about the greatest gift ever! Gingerbread Bash will be the sweetest way to celebrate Jesus all season. Only $5.00 per family, so save your spot today HERE and make some Christmas memories together! (No childcare provided. We want to see families of all ages come together to enjoy this event!)
P R E S C H O O L
WE’RE HIRING
Learn more about positions available and apply HERE
G R O U P L I F E
Bible & a Buck
1st & 3rd Saturdays
8:00am
Bring your Bible and if you want a donut, bring a buck! This is a gathering of men who dive into Scripture and challenge our walk as we strive to be men of integrity.
R E S O U R C E S
Giving Center
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:45pm
East Broadway Elementary School Cafeteria
1755 E. Broadway, Toledo, OH
The Giving Center (our free clothing store ministry that offers good, quality clothing free of charge) is designed to serve everybody. We believe anyone who is in need of help, a little or a lot, regardless of the reason, can come and share in this opportunity.
S U N D A Y S
November 9
9:00am | 10:30am
ON CAMPUS & ONLINE
Join us on Sunday as we continue our series…Be Salty Stay Lit.
We are looking forward to seeing you, whether in person or online (WATCH HERE).
QUESTIONS? Drop us an email at info@mainstreetlife.org.
Help us fill our Mission Wall with smiling faces!
Let’s make this wall a visual reminder of all the people who make up our Mainstreet family. Whether you’re a household of one or a family of ten, we’d love to have your photo on the wall.
Here’s how you can share your 4x6 photo with us:
- Drop it off at the Info Counter on Sunday mornings
- Bring it to the church office during the week (office hours – Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
- Submit it online HERE— we’ll print it for you (We’ll print photos on Tuesday for the upcoming Sunday)
Quick note: Please don’t use original printed photos or photos you only have one copy of since we won’t be able to guarantee their return.