The 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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It’s time to place your annual order for sanctuary poinsettias. They are a beautiful way to honor or remember a family member, friend, or loved one. Poinsettias are 11.00 each and may be ordered through the Church Office between now and November 23rd. This will insure that they are received in time to be placed in our sanctuary for the “Hanging of the Greens” service that marks the start of Advent on November...
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Are you… On the road and can’t attend church? Working and unable to attend? Under the weather and stuck at home on a Sunday morning? Do you have friends or family who aren’t in Jasper but would like to worship with us each Sunday? We offer a live feed of our 10:30 am worship Sunday at fumcjasper.org/worship/join-worship-live/. Tune in when you’re out of town, home sick, or if you just want to see what worship...
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Join us on Sunday, 1 December, as we begin the season of Advent with our “Hanging of the Greens” worship service. You are invited to join us as we enter the season of Advent, a time of preparation and anticipation for the Coming of the Promised One! 10:30 am, FUMC Sanctuary
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Message for Sunday, November 29, 2020 – The First Sunday of Advent “The Hanging of the Greens” Join us for our annual “Hanging of the Greens” service. This beautiful service of symbols, songs, scriptures, and message are the perfect way to begin the season of Advent. To attend in person, please contact the church office (409.384.5735) to make a seating reservation. You may also join us online...
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