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You're Invited!
Pastor Ed & Lisa Archer are opening their home from 2PM - 4PM on Sunday, Dec. 8 to welcome in the holidays together as a church family. Stop by, say hi, and celebrate the season with us!
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Breakfast with Santa
Come enjoy a full breakfast and take pictures with Santa Claus! Join us in the Zachry Center Dec. 7 from 9:00AM - 11AM for a morning of food and fun. The event is $5 per person and includes your picture with the big man himself!
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Live Nativity
Step into the story of Christmas at the Live Nativity! Witness the beauty of the manger scene come to life with live animals, costumed actors, and the story of Christ's birth. Bring your friends and family to the East 7th St. entrance Dec. 9 & 10 from 6PM - 8PM to experience the joy and wonder of the first Christmas!
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Join us for Lunch-In on December 10 at 12 noon for our annual Christmas luncheon! Everyone is welcome! Terri is planning a feast of Christmas Salad, pork tenderloin with cranberry/orange sauce, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli with cheese sauce, rolls,
and red velvet cake.
Cost - only $5.
Call the office to save your seat!
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Christmas in Five Points
December 17
You’re invited to join the Daytrippers as we travel to Five Points to celebrate the season. First stop is Five Points Farm, where we'll have a brief tour of their scenic Vineyard and Venue in the heart of Five Points. Then, we’re off to visit Donny and Gail Douglas at their farm.
After seeing the animals, we’ll get to tour their 105 year old home, fully decorated for Christmas with ornaments and keepsakes created by Gail’s mother and Gail herself. Lunch will be provided and served by Donny and Gail. There is no cost for this adventure. Leaving the Zachry Center at 10:30. Call Sherry or see Helen to sign up.
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Wednesday, December 4
6:00 pm
Chicken/Wild Rice Casserole,
Manager's Choice Veggie,
Salad Bar, Rolls, Dessert
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Advent Study
Join us to experience Christmas with The Chosen as our Advent Study this year. This is a look at the birth of Jesus which explores the words and phrases of the angels surrounding this great event. It will be offered on Mondays (Dec. 2, 9, & 16) from 10 - 11AM facilitated by Pastor Ed and Thursdays (Dec. 5, 12, & 19) from 6 - 7PM facilitated by his wife Lisa during the first three weeks of Advent in the New Growth classroom.
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PreK - 4th graders learn Bible lessons through storytelling and play.
Wednesdays, 5:15PM - 6PM in the Children's classrooms on the 2nd Floor.
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5th - 8th graders engage the Bible through activities and storytelling.
Wednesdays, 5:15PM - 6PM in the Children's classrooms on the 2nd Floor.
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6th - 12th graders gather for fellowship, games, and Bible study.
Sundays, 5PM - 6PM in the Youth room on the 2nd Floor.
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Christmas Toy Drive
We will be collecting unwrapped toys from Dec. 1 - Dec. 8 to give to the Christian Service Center! Toys can be for a child of any age, and be dropped off in the Sanctuary.
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We are running very low on many food items - peanut butter, canned vegetables, Spam or Treet, canned soups, rice, instant potatoes,
and mac and cheese.
Toiletries such as shampoo and deodorant are always needed. Monetary donations
are also appreciated!
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Serve with our Children & Youth!
In the UMC Baptismal Covenant, we are challenged to nurture our kids and students in the life of the Church and the Christian faith. Studies show it takes at least 5 adults beyond their parents to help nurture young people into a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a part of passing down faith to the next generation by serving with Children or Youth on Sundays and Wednesdays.
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Blue Christmas Worship
For many, the holiday season is not only a time of joy, but also a time when grief, loneliness, or weariness feels particularly heavy. Join us in the Chapel at 5PM on Dec. 8 for a service of remembrance, reflection, and hope as we make room for light to shine in the midst of the darkness.
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"Celebrate the Coming of the Lord"
Join with your church family for the presentation of our Chancel Choir's annual Christmas cantata Sunday December 15 during Morning Worship at 11 am.
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Come, Let Us Adore Him
Gather with us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Christ! Worship will begin at 5PM in the Sanctuary, and all are invited to join us at 4:45PM to sing our favorite carols. Together, we will experience the beauty of the season and share in the warmth of candlelight as we welcome the Christ Child into the world. All are welcome—come, let us adore Him!
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We do not think ourselves into new ways of living; we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.
~~Richard Rohr
It is the season when we should do more, say less, give more, expect less, and pray that God offers hope to those who have so little by using us who have so much.
~~Lynn Gendusa
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The pink rosebud on the altar Sunday was given in honor of Abigail May Porterfield, daughter of David and Lacey Porterfield, who was born on November 6. Bishop is Abby's proud big brother.
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If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer list,
please contact the church office.
Sarah Auler, Margaret Bartlett, Bentley Bryant, Sharon Cowart,
Robert Eason, Elmo Emily, Hamp Ferguson, Al and Jackie Hammer,
Jacob Grubbs, Andy Mabrey, Sam and Barbara Payne, Lakin Rayfield,
Barbara Ruddick, Lisa Ann Soehnel, Tracy Vaughn,
Those Impacted by Storms, World Conflict, Our Country, Unspoken Requests
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