Archive for December, 2008

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

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.
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