December is a month of mixed messages and mixed emotions. For anyone who has experienced loss or sadness, the holidays can be difficult, or at the least, stir up emotions. Whether it is a public loss, like a death in the family or a divorce, or a more private sadness, it can be hard to move through a season when the expectations are high energy, big smiles, and full schedules.
Recognizing that some of us need a time to pause, a ...
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Genesis 1:3 says, “Then God said, ‘Let there be light;’ and there was light.” These words draw us into the creation story.
‘Let there be light’ is also a good way to enter into Advent. The season of Advent is an opportunity for us to prepare for Christ’s birth and return. On the first Sunday of Advent we light one candle. It is a small representation of the hope that we have in a dark world.
Each week we light one more ...
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Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag, put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter. In November and December our contributions go to Operation Holiday. Operation Holiday is a mission of Interfaith Ministries. Operation Holiday expects to serve over 13,000 people this year.
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9 am Worship in the Great Room | 10 am Education and Fellowship (see below) | 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band. The style is less formal than the 11 am service. The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs. The style is more traditional. There is no Sunday School on December 17 or 24. On December 17, we enjoy ...
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December 3
This is the first Sunday of Advent. Our text for the day is Isaiah 64:1-9. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches this day, and we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
December 10
On this second Sunday of Advent we hear scripture from Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.
December 17
On this Sunday we hear of Mary’s visit from the angel Gabriel in Luke 1:26-38. The Epic Brass plays at both worship services, and Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.
December 24
We have one worship service ...
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