R E M I N D E R
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are due this Sunday, November 17th. Thank you for serving the children who will receive these gifts.
E V E N T S
Path to Christmas
Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:00pm – 8:30pm
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.
MomCo Thanksgiving Dinner
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:15-8:15pm
Mainstreet MomCo is welcoming all mamas to join us at our Moms Thanksgiving Dinner! Come celebrate with us on Wednesday, November 20th from 6:15-8:15pm and enjoy lots of food, fun, and friendship. Take a much-needed break from everything moms have on their plate this time of year – no food to prep or tables to set! We’d love to see you there as we reflect on all we have to be thankful for. To register for childcare and for more information click the link HERE.
Find Your People Mixer
Saturday November 23, 2024
4:00 - 6:00pm
Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with some new friends at Mainstreet? This mixer is an opportunity to do just that! Come and meet others with hobbies and interests ranging from painting to games like Euchre. You can swap stories of your favorite hobby or even partake in it together. No childcare provided.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 27 | 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 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 at msundberg@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x121. Check out our fall calendar HERE.
Authentikos Students Kalahari Retreat
February 28 – March 1, 2025
Save the date. To sign up, click HERE.
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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Operation Christmas Child
Through November 17th
Operation Christmas Child provides less fortunate children worldwide a shoebox 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 shoeboxes. You may also just use your own shoebox or a plastic one available at dollar stores. This year you may want to opt for building a digital shoebox as well! Go HERE to build one online! Boxes are now available in the lobby. Bring your filled shoebox this Sunday, November 17th! Please include $10 for shipping costs.
Angel Tree
December 1 – December 15, 2024
We're proud to continue a Mainstreet tradition, the Angel Tree, this year! Pick up an "angel" from the tree in the lobby beginning December 1 to help less fortunate children have a special gift for Christmas. Wrapped gifts should be returned to the church no later than December 15.
November Green Bag Donations
Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for November donations: Canned goods for the Angel Tree food box giveaways. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, November 24th.
Thank you for your generosity!
Buckeye Candy Sale
Sunday November 17 – 24, 2024
In November we will be selling Buckeye Candy! Cost/$10 per dozen. To purchase Buckeye Candy, stop by the table in the lobby after each service. All proceeds will be going to benefit 3rd Thursday.
R E S O U R C E S
Prayer Wall
The Mainstreet Church Prayer Wall is the central spot to share requests and praises for yourself, family and friends, or church related needs. It’s also a wonderful place to find out how you can pray for others! You can find the Prayer Wall in the lobby near the Children’s wing or you can also find the Prayer Wall on our website 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
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY or Check-In
Frosty Family Skate Night!
Wednesday December 18, 2024
6:00 – 8:00pm
Grab your fam and bring your friends to our "Frosty Family Skate Night"! This will be held at the Ribbon at the new Glass City Metropark in Toledo. We will have the entire rink to ourselves for ice skating and family fun. The Patio restaurant will be open if you want to grab a pizza for your family dinner or just some hot chocolate to stay warm. The cost is $8 per person which includes your admission and skate rental. If you don't need skates, admission is only $6 per person. Register HERE. Walk-ins based on availability.
L I F E C A R E
GriefShare
Beginning January 13, 2025
First Class will start at 6:00pm; all others will start at 6:30pm.
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are few people who understand the deep hurt you feel. The GriefShare 13-week seminar/support group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Cost/$20. Register for the class HERE.
Life Thread Ministry
The Life Thread Ministry is a visitation team for those Homebound, in a Healthcare Facility and also those that just might want someone to visit with them on occasion. This ministry will help by providing a sense of belonging and community at Mainstreet by helping people to stay connected through personal visits, calls and cards. If you or someone you know would appreciate this care ministry, sign up HERE. If you would like to help provide visits and calls and be a part of this ministry, you can sign up to join the Life Thread Ministry by clicking HERE or by contacting Opal Sherman at osherman@mainstreetlife.org.
C L A S S E S
Road to Easter
Beginning January 13, 2025
Monday’s | 7:00pm
Room 165
Leading up to Palm Sunday, this 10-week Bible Study explores what all four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) say about the last week Jesus spent on earth leading up to his death and resurrection (Easter). Pictures from Israel and content from the masterful commentary The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah will be used. Little known facts and speculation will be discussed, as well as the meaning and impact all of this offers to followers and potential followers of Christ today. Sign up HERE or at the Grouplife Counter.
S U N D A Y S
November 17, 2024
9:00am | 10:30am
ON CAMPUS & ONLINE
Join us as we finish our series…Creed…The Heart of Hope!
We are looking forward to seeing you, whether in person or online (WATCH HERE).
QUESTIONS? Drop us an email at info@mainstreetlife.org.