Faith, Sharpsburg, Ga., dedicated a new education wing last winter. According to Pastor Jonathan Schroeder, the new wing expands preschool classroom space and provides a multi-purpose adult education classroom equipped with audio and video presentation technology. The education room has also provided space for the launch of a college outreach program called “Foundations.”

Shepherd of the Lakes, Land O Lakes, Fla., held its grand opening service on Dec. 14, 2008. Almost 140 were in attendance. Less than a week later, Shepherd of the Lakes held a Christmas for Kids. Forty-five children attended.

Beautiful Savior, Clarksville, Tenn., held its seventh annual German Christmas service on Dec. 14, 2008. Professor John Hartwig of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, conducted the service, and more than 200 people attended. “As in years past, this service has served as a wonderful outreach opportunity for the congregation,” says Pastor Matthew Brown.

More than 740 people attended a community kids carnival at Christ the King, Palm Coast, Fla., on Nov. 16, 2008, and another 45 children from the area attended the church’s Christmas for Kids program on Dec. 20.

Abiding Peace, Simpsonville, S.C., dedicated a 2,500 square-foot building expansion on Jan. 25, which will add fellowship space and two classrooms for a growing preschool and Sunday school.

Members of Abiding Grace, Covington, Ga., welcomed 94 children to their rented space on Dec. 13, 2008, for their Christmas for Kids program. The children made crafts, sang songs, learned the Christmas story, and presented a program for their parents at the end of the day.

Hope, Irmo, S.C., held its annual fall festival on Oct. 26, 2008. Almost 250 people from the community enjoyed the food, games, hayride, and costume contest.