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
 

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
​Two services
5:30 p.m. Service
  • Music leadership by the Open Door contemporary ensemble.
  • 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 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. Service
  • Music leadership by Music Director Tim Smith and the Chancel Choir.
  • 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