The season of Advent, which comes comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming” or “visit,” begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year for Christians. [Liturgical — from liturgy, which means the forms and functions of public worship.] During Advent, we prepare for, and anticipate, the coming of Christ. We remember the longing of Jews for a Messiah and our own longing for, and need of, forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning. Even as we look back and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward anticipating the second coming of Christ as the fulfillment of all that was promised by his first coming.
A list of many of the events, activities, and services happening this Advent season are listed below. Make plans to worship with us this season as we anticipate the coming of Christ.
ADVENT STUDY OFFERINGS
Advent – The Gift of New Hope”
Mondays, November 19 – December 17 | 6:00pm | Perry Home – Room 101a
Hosted by Monday Night Class with Rev. Brandon Bures
NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITY
Wednesday Night Communal Advent Wreath
During Wednesday Night Dinners | November 28 – December 19 | The Wright Place
NOVEMBER 28TH
Welcome to Advent
6:00pm | Wesley Abbey
DECEMBER 2ND
1st Sunday in Advent
8:00, 9:30, 11:00, & ICON at 11:00am
Great Day of Giving
9:30 – 10:30am | Gym
White Christmas Concert
5:00pm | Main Sanctuary
DECEMBER 5TH
Nativity LIVE!
6:00pm | Wesley Abbey
DECEMBER 6TH
Fifty-Forward – Silver & Gold
10:30am | The Wright Place
DECEMBER 7TH
Tween Christmas Party
6:00 – 9:00pm | Youth Building
Christmas Girl Time and Play & Pray
5:30 – 7:30pm | Education Building
DECEMBER 9TH
2nd Sunday in Advent
8:00, 9:30, 11:00, & ICON at 11:00am
Electric Christmas Concert
6:00pm | Main Sanctuary
DECEMBER 12TH
Traditions Around the World
6:00pm | The Wright Place
DECEMBER 14TH
Mid-High Christmas Party
5:30 – 9:00pm | Meet in Youth Building
Fifty-Forward – Friday Night at The Wright Place
6:00pm | The Wright Place
DECEMBER 16TH
3rd Sunday in Advent
8:00, 9:30, 11:00, & ICON at 11:00am
Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert with Orchestra
7:30pm | Main Sanctuary
DECEMBER 19TH
Church-Wide Caroling
6:00pm | Meet in The Wright Place
DECEMBER 21ST
Longest Night Service
6:00pm | Chapel
Senior High Progressive Dinner
6:00pm
DECEMBER 23RD
4th Sunday in Advent
8:00, 9:30, 11:00, & ICON at 11:00am
Baby Recognition
11:00am | Main Sanctuary
DECEMBER 24TH
Christmas Eve
Services at Noon, 4:00, 6:00, ICON at 6:00, 8:00, & 11:00pm
DECEMBER 30TH
Combined Service
10:00am | Main Sanctuary
