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Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 14, 2025

Today, this 3rd Sunday of Advent, is known as Gaudete Sunday, meaning “rejoice” in Latin. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past in His incarnation as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Advent is also a time to focus on His present coming to us in the Word and Sacraments. Click on this event for more information about Advent.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

Medicine Bottles for PAWS

Dec 14, 2025

Please continue to donate your used medicine bottles with labels removed that we then give to the PAWS program for their use filling medications for pets. Thank you for supporting our furry friends in the community.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

Worship with Communion

Dec 14, 2025

Join us today for Sunday worship at 9:30am. Every Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Sermons are also uploaded afterwards each week onto our website. The service includes hymns, Bible readings, a sermon, and a congregational prayer.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

Sweatshirt Collection

Dec 14, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

Share the warmth by donating new or gently used sweatshirts supporting One Hopeful Place to be provided to the homeless population of Fort Walton Beach. The collection will run from 30 Nov - 21 Dec. Sweatshirts can be placed in the wooden donation box in the lobby of the CLC. Contact Paul E. if you have any questions. Help us keep those in need warm this year.

Dec 14, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

The Giving Tree

Dec 14, 2025

The Giving Tree will be in the lobby of the CLC from 30 Nov - 14 December. Congregation members can purchase gifts of clothing, personal care items, toys, games, or gift cards for needy children, women, and families in our local community. The Giving Tree contains ornaments with specific items listed on the back. Place both the ornaments and donations under the tree. Please do not wrap your gifts. Click on this event to learn more.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

Personal Care Kit Collection

Dec 14, 2025

We are again collecting Lutheran World Relief (LWR) personal care Kits. For numerous years the Women's Organization has asked the congregation to support them in donating items for the LWR kits, and the response has been amazing. The LWR Collection Box is located in the lobby of the CLC. Click on this event to learn more and to see the list of items needed for each kit.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

Sunday School

Dec 14, 2025

Come join us this morning around 10:45 in the Upper Building for another energizing Sunday School year. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Karen P. Paper registration forms are located in the Christian Life Center, or click on this event for the registration link.

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 16

Dec 16, 2025

Dorcas Circle

Dec 16, 2025

Today at 10am (and the third Tuesday of each month) the ladies of Dorcas Circle meet to pack food for our Backpack Food Program that provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School. Come join us.

Dec 16, 2025

Dec 17

Dec 17, 2025

Arts and Crafts Group

Dec 17, 2025

The Arts and Crafts group meets today and Wednesdays at 9:30am. Come join us for fun and fellowship as we create attractive items for donations that benefit various church programs and charities. This past year we have provided gifts for individuals in nursing homes and care centers.

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17

Dec 17, 2025

Mid-Week Advent Meal

Dec 17, 2025

Prior to our mid-week Advent service tonight, we have an Advent meal of soup and bread at 5:30pm that will be served in the Christian Life Center. There is a signup sheet in the CLC if you want to bring bread or a pot of your favorite soup to share. Immediately following our meal, we have our final of three mid-week Advent services. Come break bread and enjoy soup with us.

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17

Dec 17, 2025

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Dec 17, 2025

Adult choir practice is held every Wednesday at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Mark your calendars. See you there.

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17

Dec 17, 2025

Mid-Week Advent Service

Dec 17, 2025

Tonight at 6:30pm we celebrate Advent during our final of three inspirational Wednesday evening Advent services. Click on this event to learn more.

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 18

Dec 18, 2025

Church Council

Dec 18, 2025

The HTLC Church Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm to discuss finances, committee activities, upcoming events, and other church business. All congregation members and visitors are invited to attend. If you are interested in being a board member or team lead, please ask a pastor or one of our current board members. Nominees are accepted in the Fall for a variety of alternating 2-year positions.

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec 21, 2025

Today, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Angel’s Candle is lit, symbolizing fulfillment, the love God has for humanity, and the proclamation of Good News to all the world. Advent is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ both in the past as the baby Jesus, but also in the future with His promised second coming as Christ Triumphant. Click on this event for more information about Advent.

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

Backpack Food Sunday

Dec 21, 2025

Today is Backpack Food Sunday. It is held the 3rd Sunday of each month and provides weekend meals for needy children at Edwins Elementary School. Bring individually-packed nutritious food items to the lobby of the Christian Life Center. A specific shopping list is available at the church, and monetary donations are also welcome so food items can be purchased. Click on this event to learn more about this program.

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

Worship with Communion

Dec 21, 2025

Join us today for Sunday worship service at 9:30am. Every Sunday we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Sermons are also uploaded afterwards each week onto our website. The service includes hymns, Bible readings, a sermon, and a congregational prayer.

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 22

Dec 22, 2025

Mary Martha Quilters

Dec 22, 2025

The quilters group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 9am in the Upper Building. Mary/Martha meets for fun and fellowship as we create beautiful quilts that are donated to benefit Lutheran World Relief and other charitable organizations. No prior quilting experience is needed! Mary Martha also made numerous face masks for the congregation to use during our worship services.

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 24

Dec 24, 2025

Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2025

Today we celebrate Christmas Eve, which has been celebrated for as long as celebrations for Christmas have happened, starting about 1,700 years ago when the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine, declared that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on 25 December. For centuries after his proclamation, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season that begun with the arrival of Christmas Eve on December 24th.

Dec 24, 2025

Dec 24

Dec 24, 2025

Arts and Crafts Group

Dec 24, 2025

The Arts and Crafts group meets today and Wednesdays at 9:30am. Come join us for fun and fellowship as we create attractive items for donations that benefit various church programs and charities. This past year we have provided gifts for individuals in nursing homes and care centers.

Dec 24, 2025