Church News and Events
ADVENT Is a special time in the church year when we, once again, recall the story of how Jesus came into the world. It begins with a priest named Zechariah who encounters the angel Gabriel one day in the Temple. The angel tells Zechariah that his wife, Elizabeth will bear a son who will be very special – he will grow up to become known as “John the Baptist” and he will be the voice in the wilderness calling people to prepare the way for Jesus and his ministry among them.
That same angel, Gabriel will then pay a visit to a young virgin named Mary in the small town of Nazareth. Gabriel tells her that she will bear a son who will be “the Christ” – the Anointed One of God. As the picture above depicts – this angel patiently watches and waits for the events of Advent to unfold – always keeping his eye on the light of heaven that is about to enter into the world in the form of a newborn child. And that child will change the world for the better.
And he will change your life for the better when you invite him into your heart. I hope you will join us this Advent season as we share the story of how Jesus arrived into the world and explore how he can arrive into your heart more fully.
Looking Ahead to December Worship:
December 6th = Second Sunday in Advent
Scripture: Luke 1: 57-80
Message = “John’s Arrival”
7pm “Hanging of the Greens” Service at St. Peter’s Pikeland UCC – Pastor Susan will lead the service full of stories, carols, and special music that will help to get ready for Christmas. Please join us there for this special event.
December 13th = Third Sunday in Advent
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-39
Message = “Mary’s Journey”
December 20th = Fourth Sunday in Advent
Scripture: Luke 2: 1-20
Message = “The Nativity Story and Songs”
Consistory Meeting After Worship – new 2027 members as well
Christmas Eve Service – Thursday, December 24th at 5pm
The Nativity Story in Words and Songs
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Candle Lighting and Silent Night
December 27th = First Sunday after Christmas
Scripture: Luke 2: 22-40
Message = “A Long-Awaited Gift”
Get More Involved At Church!
Have you ever thought about volunteering at church to help make our community more interesting, fun, and inspiring? Well, here’s your chance – get involved! We need more Committee members, Scripture Readers, people to help with Fellowship Activities, and more. If you want to make church more engaging – you only have to talk to Pastor Susan about finding your niche. One person can make worship more wonderful, mission more meaningful, and fellowship more fun. One person – one voice – one heart - - - it could be you!