Each Sunday in January adults gather on Zoom at 10 am to for Sunday School. The class studies the scripture that is used in worship for the week. Different class members teach each week.
January 3: Luke 2:41-52
January 10: Luke 3:1-22
January 17: Luke 4:14-30
January 24: Luke 5:1-11
January 31: Luke 6:1-16
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As Advent approached, the Grace Children’s Ministry celebrated the birth of three babies connected to our community. Grace members were gracious to offer gifts such as handmade blankets, sweaters and books, and I was blessed to deliver them. In addition to the gifts, Grace supplied freezer meals and treats for the new families.
The youngest of Grace children received a “knock and drop” advent bag delivered by some of the older Grace children. Inside these fun bags was a sticker nativity that little fingers could put together paired with a handmade Christmas ornament designed by the kids in the Excavation Station: baby Jesus sleeping in a nest of hay as the star of Bethlehem shines upon him. To round out the Advent bag, we included a deck of family Advent cards that offer an activity for every day of Advent. This is just one way we are trying to encourage others to stay connected to Jesus as Christmas Day approaches.
Each year we hold what we call our “Silent Night” service in Advent. Some churches call this “Blue Christmas,” or another name. It is a service designed with the understanding that the holiday season is hard for some people. We recognize that some of us need time to pause. We need a quiet time and space set apart.
This year the service is all online, but we stream it from the sanctuary. You may watch it here>
Catherine Neelly Burton, Kelsey Wise, a guest cellist, and one of our vocalists lead the service. The service lasts about 30 minutes and includes communion, so please have something ready to eat and something to drink during worship.
This Advent all adults are invited to join Dr. Martin Burch for Sunday School at 10 am on Sundays: November 29, December 6, 13, and 20. The class is on Zoom as long as worship is online only. If we transition to in person worship, the class meets in the Fellowship Hall.
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This Advent we explore the theme God With Us. We worship each Sunday at 11 am. Catherine Neelly Burton preaches each Sunday in Advent.
We hold our Silent Night worship service online Monday, December 14 at 6:30 pm.
Each Sunday in Advent at 10 am, Dr. Martin Burch leads Sunday School.
Be sure to call the office if you want an Advent Wreath and candles for your home.
Do you have a Nativity Scene at home? If so, snap a picture and send it to us. Read more here>