FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 1

8:45am Bulletin

9am Bulletin

11am Bulletin

SUNDAY, December 8

Join us on Sunday, December 8th at 6pm in the Sanctuary for the first of our Advent musical offerings presented by our Adult Music Ministry. The evening will feature a beautiful selection of familiar carols, including the beloved title piece "Do You Hear What I Hear?". This special event will showcase the talents of Cornerstone, New Praise, Sounding Joy Handbells, and Instruments of Praise Orchestra, bringing the spirit of the season to life through music. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate Advent with us!

We will be having a special "Pajama Night" nursery (Birth-PreK), complete with Pizza and a Christmas movie.

Toddler's movie: Veggie Tales Christmas

PreK movie: The Star.

No need to register.

December 4-7

GiftMart is a great place to shop for those unique handmade gifts by local artisans. Proceeds benefit Mission Projects for the United Women of Faith and Tillman House. We hope you can make it to our very own Welcome Center on one of the following dates and times.

Wednesday, Dec. 4; 9am-2pm & 4pm-9pm

Thursday, Dec. 5; 4pm-8pm

Friday, Dec. 6; 10am-4pm

Saturday, Dec. 7; 9am-2pm

FRIDAY, December 6

Friday, Dec. 6, 6pm-8pm will be a fun, adult-only, evening of socializing and making crafts to keep, with yummy treats and a private shopping experience at GiftMart. Cost is $30. Hosted by the women of SPARK and the Children’s Ministry and benefiting the Children's Ministries at SFUMC and women and children in our community. Register using link below

SATURDAY, December 7

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-1pm will be a day filled with creativity, laughter, and festive cheer as we make unique holiday crafts together. Hands on Christmas is more than just an event; it’s a chance to experience the love and joy of Christmas with friends, family, and community.

Cost: $1 per ticket. Crafts range from 1-3 tickets. Your pre-purchased tickets will be available for pickup at the entrance desk on event day. Tickets are good for All Activities listed and the Candy Cane Cafe. Tickets cannot be used for Gift Mart purchases. Additional tickets may be purchased at the door.

Activities Included: Craft Booths, Photos with Santa, Face Paint, Who Hair, and Make a Gingerbread House.

Candy Cane Cafe: Hotdogs, Grilled Cheese, Baked Goods and more!

Proceeds: HOC benefits Children’s Ministry, Candy Cane Cafe benefits God’s Light and the GiftMart benefits United Women in Faith Missions and Tillman House Outreach.

Tickets for Hands On Christmas

SATURDAY, December 7

Can’t spend the day at Hands On Christmas, but want to support the Children’s Ministry? We will have a “drive-thru” pick-up at the back doors of the church on Saturday, Dec 7, 10:30am-1pm.

We highly recommend that you pre-order, as we will have a limited amount. Click Here to Order.

December 4th-8th

Bid early and often for some great items in our Hands On Christmas Silent Online Auction, beginning on December 4th at 4pm and ending on December 8th at 9pm.

Some items in the auction will be:

Rascal Flatts tickets.
Table at the Smyrna Birthday Celebration
Artwork
Jewelry
And more!!!

(We are still accepting donations for Auction! Items can be dropped off at the receptionist's desk, or Estee can arrange to pick them up from you. Click here or contact Estee elassiter@smyrnafumc.org. Your support is greatly appreciated!)

Link will be share on the day it begins. Proceeds benefit Children's Ministry.

Now - December 11

The United Women in Faith are sponsoring an Angel Wish Tree. This Tree will be in the Welcome Center. Each Angel will have a list of gift options requested by a family or a child from Murphy Harpst Children's Home. You may pick an angel and fill the wish of the family. Please take a white bag to place your items in, along with some gift wrap and ribbon/bows. Attach the angel to the outside and bring before or on Wednesday, December 11th.

Monetary Gifts