O Come, Let Us Adore Him!

We have entered the Advent season, a time of anticipation and preparation as we await the coming of the Christ child on Christmas Day. We light the Advent candles, the candles of hope, peace, joy and love, and long for their fulfillment through the wondrous gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. On Sunday mornings, our focus centers on the manger as we seek to know more fully the meaning of God’s coming through the perspectives of those who gathered around the baby. We strive to share the love of God in tangible ways as we reach out to the less fortunate and the economically destitute among us. We look forward to celebrations with family and friends. In joy we decorate our church and homes with festive lights and ornaments. With thanksgiving we prepare to honor one another with gifts. We have entered a very special time of the year.

During this special season we invite you to experience the fullness of Christ’s hope by worshiping with us each Sunday.At the 10:30 worship hour on the following Sundays we are offering some special programs to celebrate and remember the season:

Dec. 13^th – Children Christmas Pageant – “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

Dec. 20^th – Sanctuary Choir Cantata – “Gloria” by Vivaldi

On Christmas Eve, we offer 3 worship services. Each one will celebrate the coming of our Savior through the reading of the familiar Christmas story, the singing of beloved carols, and passing the light of Christ amidst the darkness of the sanctuary.

6:00 – Family Service – Music by the Gathering Band and our children; story by Rev. Sadler

9:00 – Traditional Service – Special music by our Sanctuary Choir; story by Rev. Sadler

11:00 – A Festival of Lessons and Carols

I invite you to join us in worship each Sunday morning at Liberty and Broadway on the northeast corner of the Square. We have 3 unique worship services from which to choose. We have active programs for children, youth and adults. Together may we grow to serve and love in the name of Jesus.

May you have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Neal R. Sadler, Senior Pastor

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