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Advent: Recognizing the Way | |
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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by following Jesus, thriving in community, and healing the world. |
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Friends,
This weekend was filled with all sorts of celebration! On Saturday we celebrated the Christmas season with the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir through a concert-lunch fundraiser benefitting First Church Roseville. It was amazing to see our Eleanor Kenitzer, their longtime director, in action and to learn more about the choir's rich history. And, yesterday, on the Second Sunday in Advent, we celebrated the baptism of Melinda Hadley, which tied in well with our reading on John the Baptist, the preparer of the way. What a gift it is to welcome her into the Family of God and into our community of faith!
The celebration continues as we journey through Advent and to Christmas. I hope you join us -- especially this Friday at 'Fun at First Church' for our Holiday Celebration!
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Celebrate Christmas with First Church Roseville
Join us as we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24. We hope that you will invite your family, friends, and neighbors to welcome with us the Christ Child anew. This year we are offering two services:
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Family-Friendly Service for All Ages at 4:30 p.m. in Heritage Chapel | This interactive service will including singing carols, cookies and cocoa, the retelling of the Nativity story, and Holy Communion. We'll go forth by singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus.
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Traditional Candlelight Service at 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary | This service will include Lessons & Carols, Special Music, a Message from the Pastor, and Holy Communion. We will go forth with the light of Christ, singing "Silent Night."
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Help Needed for Christmas Eve
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For our Family-Friendly Service for All Ages, we will need batches of cookies, ideally homemade. If you would like to contribute, please reach out to Pastor Angel.
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We also need Worship Assistants (ushers, readers, greeters) for both services. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Pastor Angel and let him know which service you plan on attending and he will get you plugged in.
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This Week @ First Church | Mon., 12/2-Sun., 12/8 | | |
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MONDAY:
- Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
- Helping Hands Monday Meal - Noon.
TUESDAY:
- Lay Leaders' Meeting - 11:15 a.m., Meeting Room.
WEDNESDAY:
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Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
- Evening Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
THURSDAY:
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Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:00 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon St.)
- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room.
FRIDAY:
- 'Fun at First Church' Holiday Celebration - 4:00-7:00 p.m., Backman Hall.
SATURDAY:
- Monthly Recycle Fundraiser - 10:00-11:00 a.m., Church Parking Lot.
SUNDAY (Advent III):
- Worship with Sanctuary Choir - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary. Fellowship and Refreshments to follow in Backman Hall.
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December 2024 Birthdays!
12/4, Sawyer Stauffer
12/7, Beth Aitken
12/8, Rin Berkley
12/10, Rebecca McGuire
12/13, Victoria Rogers
12/16, Grace Downing
12/20, Chris Handley
12/22, Gary Brewer
12/27, Ray Davis
12/29, Chase Witherow
12/30, Larry Koncewicz
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Looking Ahead & Parish Updates | | |
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Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Join us Thursdays, 8:00 a.m., at Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon Street). Bring your Bible and join the conversation!
Holiday Celebration, 'Fun at First Church' Community Resources Festival: Friday, 12/13, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Backman Hall. Join us as we celebrate the season in community! Free resources, music, crafts, tamales dinner, sing along, and even a visit from St. Nick! All are welcome! This event is a partnership of the 'Fun at First Church' Collaborative Initiative.
Christmas Eve Services with First Church Roseville: This Christmas we are offering two services on Tuesday, December 24, to celebrate the Christ Child.
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Family-Friendly Service for All Ages - 4:30 p.m., Heritage Chapel.
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Traditional Candlelight Service - 9:00 p.m., Sanctuary.
Pastor's Book Club will be on Winter Break thru January. Our next book will be announced in the New Year. Stay tuned!
Inquirers' Class Scheduled for Sunday, January 12: Are you interested in learning more about First Church Roseville and The United Methodist Church? Pastor Angel is organizing a class for those who are curious about who we are as a community and maybe who are discerning formal membership. Please reach out to Pastor Angel if you are interested. Time is TBD.
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Assisting Us in Worship - Sunday, Dec. 15 | | |
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Liturgist: Dave Sechrist
Coffee Hour: Ruth Ann Baker, Elba Aulich
Ushers: Kathleen Mirtoni, Shad Begley, Don Lesnick
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Connect with Our Pastor: Rev. Angel Rivero
Pastor Angel is available by appointment Sunday through Thursday. You may schedule an appointment with him by email, phone, or through the Church Office. He is also in the Church Office on Mondays from 9:00 am to Noon for possible "drop-in". Please note that he is typically unavailable on Fridays and Saturdays for his personal / sabbath time (unless otherwise noted).
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First United Methodist Church of Roseville is a part of the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Rev. Blake Busick, Superintendent, Great Northern District
Bishop Sandra Olewine, Resident Bishop, California-Nevada Conference
"Following Jesus. Thriving in Community. Healing the World."
"To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
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