First Sunday of Advent,

November 30

Rev. Kathryn Davis

9am Classic

Rev. Derek Porter

9am, Common Foundation

Rev. Derek Porter

11:15am Classic

Worship Times

9am Classic, Sanctuary

9am, Common Foundation, Fellowship Hall

11:15am, Classic Sanctuary

Gathering before Sunday School

Welcome Center, 10am-10:15am

Sunday School, 10:15am-11am

Nursery offered during services and Sunday school.

9:00am Classic Bulletin

9:00am Common Foundation Bulletin

11:15am Classic Bulletin

December 3-6

December 3-6 in Welcome Center. Handmade with heart, sold with purpose. GiftMart celebrates the creativity of local artisans while supporting missions that uplift women and children in our community.

GiftMart Times:

Dec. 3: 4pm-9pm

Dec. 4: 9am-2pm

Dec. 5: 4pm-9pm

Dec. 6: 9am-2pm

Friday, December 5

Friday, Dec. 5th, 6-8pm, A105, A107. A fun, evening of socializing for youth (age 12 and up) through adults, making a craft to keep, and eating some yummy hors d’oeuvre. Plus, a chance to shop GiftMart while you’re here.

Hosted by the women of SPARK and Children’s Ministries, to raise money to benefit the Children’s Ministries at SFUMC and women and children in our community. Cost: $30 per person. Registration is required. (childcare available with request). Click on button to register.

Saturday, December 6

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9am-1pm, Fellowship Hall. Join us for a day filled with creativity, laughter, and festive cheer as we make unique holiday crafts together. Cost: $1 per ticket. Crafts range from 1-3 tickets. Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are good for All Activities listed and the Candy Cane Cafe.

Proceeds benefit the Children's Ministry. Candy Cane Cafe proceeds benefit God's Light Youth Choir.

Sunday, December 7

Sunday, December 7, 4pm, Sanctuary - The Adult Music Ministry invites you to a special program of familiar carols and beloved Christmas songs as we celebrate the wonder of the season together.

This festive evening of music will feature: Cornerstone Choir, New Praise, Sounds of Joy Handbell Choir, Instruments of Praise Orchestra. Bring the whole family!

A nursery will be available, complete with pizza and activities for the kids. Come ready to lift your hearts in song and rejoice in the spirit of Christmas!

Deadline-December 2

Ways to donate:

- Donate online at cobbfoundation.org Nov. 11-Dec. 2

- Send a check to Cobb Community Foundation, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339. Must be made out to Cobb Community Foundation and dated before or on Dec. 2 and received at the CCF office before midnight on December 2. Write “Tillman House Resource Center” in the memo line.

Deadline - Dec. 7

Our Angel Wish Tree, sponsored by the United Women in Faith is in the Welcome Center. Instructions on how to fill a wish will be available on the table by the tree. Please place items in blue bins by the Fellowship Hall by December 7th. Let the season begin with giving!

As part of the Angel Wish Tree, you may also donate money towards gifts to Murphy Harpts Children's Home. Click on Button to donate.

Donate to Murphy Harpts

Ongoing

Is life more than you can handle right now? Are the approaching holidays bringing painful and sad memories that seem too much to handle alone? Let a Stephen

Minister be a special listening friend with you and your journey during this time. Contact Rev. Barbara Hatchell: stephenministry@smyrnafumc.org.

Ongoing

The Visiting Friends Ministry is asking for donations of cards they may use to send to those who are not able to attend church. Please drop any cards (including Christmas) off at the receptionist desk.

IMPORTANT DATES TO
MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR

November 30 - First Sunday of Advent-HOPE

December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent-PEACE

December 10 - Sonshine Singers Offering

December 14 - God’s Light Youth Choir Advent Offering

December 17 - Tomorrow’s Promise / HIS Kids Offering

December 18 - Christmas Eve Traveler’s Service

December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent-LOVE: The Angel

December 22 - Drop-in Holy Communion / Live Nativity

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services:

Family Candlelight Service: 11am

Modern Candlelight Service: 4pm