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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
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[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-qtjmmb’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-qa0toz’]Tuesday, December 21[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-oia5o3′]7:00 PM[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-lp8olf’]Blue Christmas Worship Service – This service is an opportunity for members of the congregation and community to come together expressing the griefs, losses, and challenges of our lives as we connect to the hope and faith that is ours in Jesus Christ. (Also known as “The Longest Night” service as it falls on the winter solstice).[/av_cell][/av_row]
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-kah9k3′][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-jq5b8z’]Friday, December 24[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-i39r8j’]5:00 PM[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-f6xr6r’]Children & Family Worship Service – This service is oriented towards families, especially those with children. Worship with songs and music kids and parents both enjoy. Ideal for children of all ages who retire early evening, or with later evening plans. The service will close with a child friendly candlelight service using glowsticks for candles.[/av_cell][/av_row]
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-1dly5f’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-ch70sz’]Friday, December 24[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-aaldir’]7:30 PM[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-91paib’]Traditional Candlelight Worship Service – This is a more formal traditional service with a 30 minute Musical Prelude to the Worship service. Music will include a string quartet, handbell choir, piano and vocals as well as congregational singing.[/av_cell][/av_row]
[av_row row_style=” av_uid=’av-884wlv’][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-55ehsz’]Sunday, December 26[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-4j8ydv’]8:30 & 10:30 AM[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=” av_uid=’av-7x6df’]A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – This service traces its origins back to 1880 and has been a tradition in the UMC for many years, generally used on the Sunday following Christmas. he service involves both congregation and clergy retelling the story of God’s plan of redemption for humanity following “The Fall” in the Garden of Eden and continues through the incarnation of Jesus. The story is told by the reading of scripture by members of the congregation after which a familiar Christmas Carol or Hymn is sung. A very special service with lots of Congregational singing.[/av_cell][/av_row]
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