Christmas Eve at Centenary
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
7:00 PM — Christmas Eve Service for the Young of Heart and Spirit
Special Children’s Message, Junior Choir Sings; Carols and Candle lighting
Junior Choir Anthems: Sing We Noel by Richard Warner &
Little Christ-Child, Sweet and Holy by Rhoda Newton & Frances Williams
Preacher: Keith A. Swatzel, II Theme: Stealing Christmas
11:00 PM — Christmas Eve Service of Carols, Candlelight and Holy Communion
Chancel Choir and Soloists; Congregational Carols and Candle lighting
Chancel Choir Anthems: Echo Carol by Hugh S. Livingston, Jr. &
Cover Him, Joseph by Gilbert M. Martin & Wilson C. Eglert
Preacher: John D Painter Theme: The Bethlehem Wall
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14
Psalm 96 Luke 2:1-20
Sunday, December 21, 2008 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00 AM — Adult Study – A Story of Two Kings
10:15 AM — Worship & Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
An Advent Cantata: Candles & Carols: A Service of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
by Mark Hayes & Pamela Martin
with Chancel Choir, Orchestral Ensemble, and Congregational Singing
Lectionary Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:46b-55 Luke 1:26-38
11:30 AM — Fellowship Time
11:45 AM — Junior Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM — Carols and Cookies
Celebration of Found Coins: United Methodist Church Global AIDS Fund
Carols & Cookies This Sunday, December 21—6:30PM: A community carol sing in the sanctuary followed by refreshments, featuring a “cookie exchange.” Bake some of your favorite cookies to share with one another following the carol sing.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 – The 3rd Sunday of Advent / Sunday School Pageant
This Sunday at Centenary:
December 14, 2008 – The Third Sunday of Advent /
Annual Sunday School Pageant
9:00 AM – Sunday School Pageant Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
9:00 AM– Adult Study: A Christmas Carol Bible Study (Sunshine Room)
10:15 AM– Worship: Annual Sunday School Christmas Pageant
A Night in Bethlehem
Written by Ellen S. Bunnell
Presented by our Centenary Sunday School Children and Youth
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Psalm 126 John 1:6-8, 19-28
11:30 AM– Fellowship Time Sponsored by Children’s Ministries (Room 20)
11:45 AM – Music Committee (Music Room)
12:00 PM– Centenary Youth Fellowship Christmas Party
Sunday, December 2, 2008 – The Second Sunday of Advent / Holy Communion
Dear Centenary Church Family:
This Sunday at Centenary:
December 2, 2008 – The Second Sunday of Advent /
Sacrament of Holy Communion
9:00 AM – Adult Study: A Christmas Carol Bible Study (Sunshine Room)
10:15 AM – Worship & Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th grade)
Preacher: John D. Painter Theme: Prepare a Way in the Wilderness
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 Mark 1:1-8
11:30 AM – Fellowship Time (Room 20)
11:45 AM – Junior Choir Rehearsal (Music Room)
6:30 PM – Centenary Youth Fellowship Pizza & Baking (Youth Room/Kitchen)
Sunday, December 7, 2008 – The Second Sunday of Advent / Sacrament of Holy Communion
9:00 AM — Adult Study – A Christmas Carol Bible Study
10:15 AM — Worship and Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
Preacher: John D. Painter Theme: Prepare a Way in the Wilderness
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Psalm 85:1-2,8-13 Mark 1:1-8
Music: Chancel Choir: Lift Up Your Heads by Kenneth T. Kosche
11:45 AM — Fellowship Time
11:45 AM — Junior Choir Rehearsal
11:45 AM — Centenary Youth Fellowship
Celebration of Found Coins: UMC Global AIDS Appeal
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Blueberry Pancakes / Plain Pancakes / Waffles / Scrambled Eggs / Bacon and Sausage / Orange and Apple Juice / Coffee, Tea, and Milk
Saturday, December 6, 2008
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Only $7.00 per person
Children 10 and under – $5.00
Proceeds will be designated to support a proposed Spring 2009 Volunteer-in-Mission Trip to work with our United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in disaster repair and relief.
Centenary United Methodist Church 200 Hillside Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 732-548-7622
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