Lighthouse Letters
love God. love people. pass it on.
December 2025
A Message from Brooke
Hi Lighthouse Grown-Ups,
Gratitude…sometimes it’s hard to “teach” so we decided to put it into action!
This past month, the Lighthouse has been part of the church’s “giving” campaign. We had our own little Lighthouse giving goal of $100 (and we achieved it with our grand total of $109.87)! I’m hoping your kids did some chores around the house to earn their money! We took some time each Sunday to talk about and remind ourselves that the gifts we have (including our money) comes from God. Our families, friends, the beauty of nature…all these gifts were also made by God.
We explained to your kiddos that because God gives us gifts, it’s important to find ways to be generous with those gifts. In that spirit, this past Sunday, we had a Lighthouse service project! We talked about how this is a way to share our gifts with others. Every kiddo packed at least one bag of ingredients for a chili dinner (we packed a total of 58 bags!). Your kids were so kind and helpful, and they worked hard decorating the little cards that went into each bag. Keep scrolling to see your kids in action!
Speaking of gratitude, thanks for sharing your kids with us on Sunday mornings. They are amazing little humans. Every Sunday, I drive home from Village with a full heart…what a gift!
Hope you and your sweet families have a wonderful holiday season filled with hope, peace, joy, and love,
Brooke
brooke’s books
The Greatest Gift
Need something to add to your reading list? Brooke rereads The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp every Advent. Such a beautiful reminder of the greatest gift! Happy reading!
Upcoming Events
COFFEE & CONVERSATION: 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for gatherings of Christians learning more about love from world religions with pastor, life coach and founder of Compassion Fix, Ginger Rothhaas. Each gathering will be an introduction to the faith where we will: explore the compassion teachings offered, honor the significance of their holy days and origins of their sacred texts, become aware of the roles of women in the faith, consider what the religion believes happens when we die, and understand how each faith helps people with being human. The order in which the religions will be presented is based on oldest to newest in the dates of origination or formation of the faith. Christianity will be woven in and honored each discussion as well, and in the timeline, Christianity’s formation falls between Buddhism and Islam. The intent of these gatherings is to foster a greater understanding of others, appreciate how we all need something to believe in, and grow in our compassion for the shared human experience. Childcare is available by emailing .
WEDNESDAY FAMILY DINNERS: Join us for Wednesday Family Dinner from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Friendship Hall. On December 17, our family dinner will have fun, family activities and a special visit from Santa! Register now to reserve your spot!
OPEN PLAY TIME – 9-noon, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Grownups and their littles are welcome to come play in the kid nook in our Young Adult Room until noon. Grab a coffee while you’re there!
MORNING STARS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: 9 and 11 a.m. services, Sunday, Dec. 14. Our Morning Stars kids will be performing “The Night Shift Before Christmas” during both morning services.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: Wednesday, Dec. 24. The following services will be offered: Family Christmas Eve Service, 3 and 5 p.m.; Traditional Christmas Eve Service, 7 and 9 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 11 p.m.
Lighthouse Snapshots: November Service Project
Meet Our Team
Meet Brooke
Brooke loves the mountains…especially when combined with a bike, paddle board, snowboard, family and friends! She also loves acting goofy, not taking life too seriously, and finding her people. She’s the mom to 4 kiddos, a dog, and many Lighthouse kids who have adopted her as their 2nd mom…or big sister…or babysitter. Brooke lives our mantra: love God. love people. pass it on. She brings that energy to our Sunday morning Lighthouse, where kids leave filled with God’s love.
Meet Kate
Kate is our organizer, task master, knower-of-all things Village, and rememberer of names long-forgotten. She is our go-to for crafting group emails and coordinator of baptisms for those sweet Village babies. She’s an avid reader, a HUGE Jayhawk fan, lover of music and theater, and mom to two kiddos and a puppy. She is gifted in interpreting God’s word and enjoys preparing lessons that allow our Lighthouse kids to find their own meaning and understanding.
Meet Kenyon
If you like ill-timed jokes that break up awkward silences, Kenyon is your go-to person. She loves all things funny, spending time with friends, being a boy mom, the KU Jayhawks, and watching all types of movies. Better late than never, she’s discovered a love for writing and creating (being a boy mom provides ample material). She also loves spending time with the Lighthouse kiddos, learning alongside them as they discover their love for God.
Meet Kevin (aka Dino O’Dell)
Here’s what we all know about Kevin: the man can sing. Moreover, he can entertain. Further yet, he teaches without kids knowing they’re actually learning! All while simultaneously wearing jorts. And, if that’s not enough to convince you of this man’s amazing talents, he’s also a video producer. The responsibility of being our lead musician, producing fun and entertaining videos, and leading our 6th graders on Lighthouse mornings rests firmly on his shoulders. And, he still stands tall. The man. The myth. The legend. Kevin “Dino O’Dell” Dolan.