The Music Ministry announces rehearsals for the 2021 Christmas presentation. All singers, high school through adult, are welcome to join this special choir for our annual Christmas music worship service. (You do not have to be a regular Chancel Choir member to sing in this ensemble.) This will be a service of music, readings, and scripture presented by the cantata choir, Wesley Ringers handbells, and other instrumental ensembles....
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This Christmas season, we will be taking a special offering for the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco. The mission of the MCH is to equip children, youth, and families with the tools to flourish by offering hope through Christ-centered relationships, services, and support. The MCH has a residential program, as well as family outreach, spiritual development, and transition services. To learn more about the Methodist...
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Please call the church office to make your reservation. Our Christmas Eve worship service capacity is 100 people for each service. We ask you to please wear a mask. We will seat by household with 6 feet between groups. We will stream the 7:00 service online for those who chose to worship at home. Communion elements and candles are available in the church office during normal business hours. Here is the PDF Christmas Eve Order of...
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In lieu of our annual Christmas cantata, the Music Ministry will present “A Garland of Carols.” This worship service of music and scripture will be held on Sunday, December 13th, at 10:30 am in our Sanctuary. The service will be presented by the Wesley Ringers handbells, organist Bonnie Few Walker, and musicians from Stephen F. Austin State University (strings ensemble and brass quintet). Music, scriptures, and narration to prepare...
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Beginning Wednesday, December 2nd, Pastor Jacob Smith will lead a three-week study over various elements of the Christmas season. The class will meet in person on Wednesdays (Dec 2, 9, and 16) at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (A recording of the class will also be broadcast on the church website and on Facebook each Thursday (Dec 3, 10, and 17) at 12:00 noon for those unable to attend on Wednesday.) The class will look at stories of...
Read MoreThe season of Advent, which 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. 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...
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