“The Weary World Rejoices”

 

November and December

Celebration of Creches: Rotating display of church members’ manger scenes in the church library

 

Sunday, November 28 – First Sunday of Advent

10:30 AM – Worship: “A World Weary for Peace” (Isaiah 11)

 

Sunday, December 5 Second – Sunday of Advent

10:30 AM – Worship: Cantata Sunday: Handel’s Messiah (excerpts from the Christmas portion) performed by the Chancel Choir, soloists, and chamber orchestra

5:00 PM – Alphabet Generations Christmas fellowship gathering at Mellow Mushroom

 

Saturday, December 11

9:00 AM – Advent-fest: Making wreaths, decorating the sanctuary, intergenerational fellowship event

 

Sunday, December 12 – Third Sunday of Advent

10:30 AM – Worship “Leaping for Joy” (Luke 1)- Decorating the Crismon Tree, music by the Children’s Choirs, Youth Singers, and Spring Hill Ringers

11:30 – Youth & Children Christmas Parties after worship

 

Sunday, December 19 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

9:00 AM – Christmas Pageant in the sanctuary

10:30 AM – Worship: Service of Lessons and Carols

4:00 -8:00 PM – Christmas Craze: Youth Event with Government Street Presbyterian.

 

Friday, December 24

Christmas Eve candlelight services- “Good News of Great Joy for All People” (Luke 2)

4:00 PM – Family Service

8:00PM – Communion Service