The Gift
We’re entrusted to give. God gave himself to us.
Otay Ranch High School
A season of giving and receiving
Two chapters. One gift.
In November, we remember that we’ve been entrusted with giving. In December, we remember why: God gave himself to us.
The Gift is our Christmas season at Church180. Four Sundays on being entrusted with what we’ve been given. Three Sundays on Emmanuel, God with us. And one Christmas Offering that puts it all into action for the world, for new churches, and for our community.
The Gift, in two chapters
Entrusted. Emmanuel.
Entrusted
Sundays · Nov 8 – 29
We’ve been entrusted with giving. Through four Sundays in the book of Acts, we’ll watch a church that understood what it means to carry something on behalf of others.
Emmanuel
Sundays · Dec 6 – 20
God with us. Before we ever gave anything, God gave himself. Three Sundays on the gift we were given in Jesus, leading into a traditional Christmas service on Wednesday, Dec 23.
Nov 29 – Dec 31
One gift. Three places.
Our target
$42,000
Every dollar goes to a place where a family, a church, or a neighborhood gets a better future because we chose to open our hands.
Globally
Our El Salvador House Build returns, giving families a place to call home and our church family a chance to serve alongside them.
Church Planting
Los Guzman is planting Legado Church in Sherman Heights, part of San Diego. Our gift helps a new church take root in our own county.
Our Community
A semi truck of food for local families in need. The week after Easter we’ll pack it into grocery bags, alongside Otay Ranch High School and the San Ysidro School District.
Serving Thanksgiving dinner to local families in need.
El Salvador House Build
Watch what your gift builds
Our team traveled to El Salvador and built a home alongside a family. This Christmas, our goal for the El Salvador House Build is $16,000.
Give to the House BuildThanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Generosity is our answer to the greatest gift ever given.
Christmas at Church180
The Christmas Schedule
The Gift begins: Entrusted
Chapter I starts and the Christmas Offering is announced. Stay after service for the El Salvador info meeting.
Thanksgiving Serve Event
Serving Thanksgiving dinner to local families in need. Watch Sundays for how to sign up.
Christmas Offering opens
The first Sunday of Advent. The offering runs through Dec 31.
Emmanuel begins
Chapter II: God with us, the gift we were given in Jesus.
Christmas Breakfast with Santa
[Time and RSVP link to come]
Emmanuel finale
The last Sunday of the series.
Christmas Service · 6pm
A traditional Christmas service at the Performing Arts Center, Otay Ranch High School. Candle lighting, a family photo op, and live Christmas music. [Confirm 2026 time]
No service
We’re taking the week off. See you in the new year.
Christmas Offering closes
Last day to give to the Christmas Offering.
Be part of Christmas
Get involved
There’s a place for everyone this Christmas. Serve, bring someone, or give.
Look back
Last year’s Christmas service
A few moments from last Christmas at Church180. This year, we get to do it again.
Be part of it
Pray. Plan. Give.
Three simple steps for your family this Christmas.
Pray
Ask God what he is inviting your family to give this Christmas. Do it this week.
Plan
Talk it over at home and decide your gift across the three places: the world, church planting, and our community.
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