Peoples UMC will be offering several opportunities to gather as we celebrate the coming of the Christ-child. We hope you will join us at these special times.
SUNDAY--DECEMBER 18--10 AM
We celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent with the lighting of the Candle of Love. Our puppet friends Harry and Humphrey will join us to help explain what Christmas is all about.
WEDNESDAY--DECEMBER 21--7 PM--BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Christmas
can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved
family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been
difficult.
The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.
Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.
For these reasons, Peoples United Methodist Church, will offer a special “Longest Night” service on Dec. 21 at 7 pm.
The constant refrain on the radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone.
Our spirits sink, as the days grow shorter. We feel the darkness growing deeper around us. We need encouragement to live the days ahead of us.
For these reasons, Peoples United Methodist Church, will offer a special “Longest Night” service on Dec. 21 at 7 pm.
Come out, and join with us in
sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s
presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s
Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church
background (or lack of it) is welcome.
SATURDAY--DECEMBER 24--7 PM
On Christmas Eve we gather for our annual candle light family service. This year we will share in an interactive service featuring the Christmas Alphabet. Don't forget to bring your bells as we ring in the birth of Jesus.
SUNDAY--DECEMBER 25--10 AM
Christmas Day is indeed a joyous time and we will celebrate together with a special Christmas Carol Countdown. Did your favorite make the Top Ten? In what spot? You may be surprised.
SUNDAY--JANUARY 1--10 AM
Please join us for a traditional Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service, as we welcome 2017 together.
SEE YOU IN WORSHIP!
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