Advent Sermon Series: Be Near Me, Lord Jesus
Be Near Me, Lord Jesus, our Advent sermon series, will help center our hearts and our homes to prepare for the birth of our Savior. Join us for the four Sundays of Advent in worship, prayer, and study as we receive the Gospel message of hope, peace, joy, and love anew.
Christmas Poinsettias
Christmas Poinsettias ordering begins on November 17 through December 9. For your generous donation of $20, on Sunday, December 15, a beautiful poinsettia will be placed in the church in loving memory of a lost family member/ friend or in honor of someone who you would like to recognize in a special way. For many years, the Open Door Sunday School Class has supported Murphy-Harpst by placing Poinsettias in the church sanctuary as part of our Advent reflection as we look forward to the coming celebration of our Savior’s birth at Christmas.
REGISTRATION OPENS ON NOVEMBER 17
Advent Wreath Workshop
Families of all ages are invited to join us for an Advent Wreath Workshop on December 1st during the Sunday School hour (10:10-11:10am)!
Together, we’ll create a wreath to celebrate the Advent season (complete with a take-home liturgy) and a banner to hang on your mantle or your tree that we’ll decorate with this year’s Advent theme: Be Near Me, Lord Jesus.
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Christmas in the Park
Join us for Christmas in the Park on Polk on Saturday, December 7th, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.!
We love kicking off the season of Advent together and preparing our hearts for the coming of our Savior. This year, we'll have cookie decorating, a Chrismon craft station (NEW), a Story Walk offering (NEW), a petting zoo, Family Christmas pictures, and more!
We hope to see you and your family there!
A Celtic Christmas
On Monday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, World acclaimed Irish Tenor, Emmet Cahill will perform. Cahill hails from Mullingar, Ireland, and is the lead singer with PBS phenomenon Celtic Thunder. He will be accompanied by Pianist Seamus Brett with featured performances by the First United Methodist Church of Marietta’s Chancel Choir and the new Glatter-Götz Pipe Organ. This Christmas concert will include stunning renditions of your favorite Christmas carols and sing-a-longs for the entire audience.
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Lessons & Carols
Join us on Sunday, December 10, at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services for the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus as told in Bible readings, interspersed with the congregational singing of carols and hymns; and choral anthems. This year's Lessons and Carols will highlight the panoply of First Church's musical offerings, including our youngest of music liturgists.
Christmas Angels
Being a Christmas angel to a family in your community is a wonderful way to spread joy during the holiday season.
Your involvement can make a significant impact in ensuring that families in your community have a memorable and joyous Christmas. Whether you choose to sponsor, make a financial donation, or volunteer, your contribution will bring warmth and happiness to those in need during the holiday season.
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Services in the Sanctuary - Tuesday, December 24
Children's Nativity Service: 3:00 p.m.
Candlelight Communion: 4:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m.
Nursery will be available for the 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. services.