Sunday's Advent Wreath Reading and Prayer: Hope - Psalm 25: 1-7

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” - Emily Dickinson

Hope is the Spirit of God dwelling

within us, reminding us we are

never alone. When we light the

candle of Hope, we embrace God’s

presence among us.

12:00pm: Bible Art Journaling - Because this Christmas season will be different from years past, our focus will be on exploring God’s unwavering promise to us during the season of Advent. Advent is a season of waiting. While we wait for a vaccine, for a cure, to be able to see our families and friends, to be able to go to church, we will focus on how God’s promises in Isaiah helped his people wait until they were fulfilled in Luke. We wait for: Peace – Isaiah 64: 1-9

 You do not need to be artistic or creative to participate. You can journal in your personal Bible, a notebook, a prayer journal, or on a sheet of paper. You can use any medium you like such as colored pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolor paints, even a pen or pencil. Contact Susan Fillippeli at fillise@att.net to be sent the Zoom Link and a brief introduction to Bible art journaling.

NEXT WEEK:

9-11am: Drive Thru Cookie Walk (Habitat for Humanity) at Grace United Methodist Church. Habitat is still in need for volunteers for this event - volunteering would be outdoors and socially distanced. Please contact Mark Grantham at mark.a.grantham310@gmail.com or 334-745-2123 if you are able to help on December 5.

5:30pm: Virtual Children's Program and Christmas Mission Gathering via Zoom

Please send your favorite FPC Christmas photos (family moments, church events, Christmas programs and worship services) to Elder Katherine Irwin (skejgi@gmail.com) by Dec. 4! (Please note: You may make your donation to the Lee County DHR and Salvation Army at any time at www.fpcauburn.org/give by entering the amount under "Special Offerings".)

Our church’s COVID Task Force has determined that we are now in Phase 2 of our reopening plan, however our outdoor worship activities and outdoor youth activities will continue during this time.

At its November meeting, the Session welcomed Carlie and Alex Kaeppler into membership. Carlie and Alex began worshiping at FPC two weeks before we began worshiping virtually. We are so glad they decided to stick with us! Alex is currently working as a school-based therapist and is pursuing his PhD in Human Development and Family Studies. Carlie has her master’s degree from Auburn and has worked as a youth program coordinator and facilitator. Carlie has become active in the Office Hours Bible Study and both Carlie and Alex have been regular attendees of our outdoor worship service. If you'd like to send them a note of welcome to our church family, their email addresses are: carliekaeppler@gmail.com and akk0021@auburn.edu.

It is our hope to worship together via our church’s YouTube Channel.  To view the service you can go directly to our church’s YouTube Channel via your computer, smartphone, or Smart TV app (https://tinyurl.com/t7dl8vh) or you can access the worship service through our website or Facebook page. Knowing we are at the mercy of technology, we appreciate your patience and grace if all does not go according to plan. Attached you will find a bulletin for this Sunday’s service.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Sunday Worship now on 99.9FM

Two Sundays a month we will have Zoom Sunday school classes taught by our Sunday school teachers.

December 6 and 20

Pre-K through 1st grade will be from 9:45 – 10 am; 2nd through 5th grade will be from 10:15 – 10:30 am

We are in Phase 2A!

Jr. Highs will meet this Sunday in the church courtyard from 5 until 5:45pm. Please enter through the gate entrance on Thach. Bring a chair. Masks are required.

Sr. Highs will meet in the Sarkowski's backyard from 6 until 7 pm. Please come down the driveway to the backyard. Bring a chair. Masks are required.

Meetings are all weather permitting. Keep an eye on your email for updates.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth and Parents, follow us on Instagram @fpc_auyouth

Birthdays

Dec. 1 - Shannon Huggins, Bobbie Thurlow

Dec. 3 - JoAnn Hall, Isobel Prater

Dec. 4 - Curt Bailey, Anna Carter

Dec. 5 - Lisa Glasscock