ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AT
NEW MILFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
All services in the handicapped-accessible sanctuary. Sunday child care.
68 Danbury Road, New Milford, Connecticut
Sunday, December 2
The First Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Sung liturgy to the tune of familiar Christmas carols. Lighting the Candle of Hope on the Advent wreath. The message, “Meaningful Stress in Advent” based on Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36. “Message on the Chancel Steps” for the children. Poinsettia orders due: forms will be available in worship.
10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour (refreshments), Parish Hall
11-11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
Wednesday, December 5, 7 p.m.
Open Door Contemporary worship
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Pastor Brian Bodt, preaching
Sunday, December 9
The Second Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Lighting the Candle of Preparation on the Advent wreath. The message, “Taking Out the Trash” will be based on Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6. “Message on the Chancel Steps” for the children. “Giving Tree” gift cards due: information will be available in worship.
10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour (refreshments), Parish Hall
11-11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
Wednesday, December 12, 7 p.m.
Open Door Contemporary worship
Sunday, December 16
“Gaudete” - The Third Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Lighting the Candle of Joy on the Advent wreath. The message, “The Great Merger” will be based on Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke 3:7-18. “Message on the Chancel Steps” for the children.
10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Dinner, Parish Hall
11-11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
1:00 p.m. Christmas pageant by the children of the Sunday School
Wednesday, December 19, 7 p.m.
Open Door Contemporary worship
Sunday, December 23
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Lighting of the Candle of Love on the Advent wreath. The message, “The Waitstaff” will be based on Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-55. “Message on the Chancel Steps” for the children.
10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour (refreshments), Parish Hall
11-11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
Monday, December 24
The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Eve
5:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christ Candle on the Advent wreath. Carols of the season. “Message on the Chancel Steps” will be a story “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect.” Message: “Let Us Now Go” based on Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-5, 10-14. Service concludes with the Sacrament of Holy Communion and traditional candle lighting.
7:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christ Candle on the Advent wreath. Carols of the season. Message: “Let Us Now Go” based on Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-5, 10-14. Service concludes with the Sacrament of Holy Communion and traditional candle lighting.
Sunday, December 30
The First Sunday of Christmas
9:30 a.m. The message, “Looking Ahead” will be based on Luke 2:22-40. “Message on the Chancel Steps” for the children. The liturgy will be the Wesley Covenant Service.
No Children’s Sunday School this day
10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour (refreshments), Parish Hall
11-11:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School will meet this day
