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Dec 10 4:12 Youth Group 6:30-8 pm

Dec 17 4:12 Youth Group 6:30-8 pm

Dec 24 No 4:12 Activities, join the special Christmas Eve services.

Dec 31  No 4:12 Activities (New Year's Eve)

4:12 Series

We kicked off our New Series Illuminate last Wednesday! Join us for the remaining two weeks of this Christmas season! Why not invite a friend that hast been to church in a while?

 

Series Overview

 

This three-week series dives into the past, present, and future of the Christmas story while challenging students to carry the light of Jesus into their world.

 

Session 1: The Light Predicted

Big Idea: Jesus stepped in to meet humanity’s most desperate need.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18, John 8:12

 

Question for Discussion: When someone is going through something tough or in a dark place, why do you think it is so hard for that person to talk with others about it?

 

 

Session 2: The Light Breaks Through

Big Idea: Jesus is our light in the darkness.

 

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-20, John 3:16

 

Question for Discussion: How might knowing Jesus accepts everyone, including you, change the way you see yourself and your relationship with others?

 

Session 3: The Light Within Us

Big Idea: We must carry the light with us.

 

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:12, John 1:9, John 1:5, 1 John 1:5

Question for Discussion: What might it look like for someone’s faith to shine brightly? How might their actions, words, or choices reflect Jesus?

 

Our hope is that the discussion questions provided above might lead your family to a deeper understanding of your role within the Christmas story. As always, please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions!

Christmas at 4:12

Join us for Christmas at 4:12 on December 17!

 

We’ll kick off the evening with a special Christmas meal at 5:45 PM, followed by a festive Christmas party from 6:30–8:00 PM filled with fun, music, and Christmas joy. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Christmas sweater, the brighter and sillier, the better! It’s going to be a warm, cheerful night of community, celebration, and worship. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Don't Forget to Sign Up!

Winter Weekend Registration is Open!

Don’t miss out on our 4th annual 4:12 Winter Weekend—a two-night retreat filled with fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth!


Early bird pricing ends December 31st

 

Details and sign-up forms here: https://marionmethodist.org/winter-retreat/

Family Resources

The Christmas season is a time for the whole family to refocus on what really matters and grow closer to God. The goal of this devotional guide is to help your family connect with God through Advent this Christmas season. We hope you will use this resource to prepare your heart and home for the joyful celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Marion Methodist Church

5050 REC Drive

Marion, IA 52302

(319) 377-4856

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