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Greetings,
My favorite Advent Hymn is "O come, O come, Emmanuel." Origins of the hymn are sometimes traced as far back as the year 800. My favorite verse reads "Veni, veni, O Oriens" or as we sing today "O come, Thou Dayspring, from on High."
I once started a church called Dayspring based on this name of Jesus. This Sunday, we will hear from the priest Zechariah as he sings out about his son, John, and the Dayspring (Jesus) who comes to change the world. John prophesies that the Dayspring will bring light and peace to the world.
This Sunday, we also begin a new season of ministry at our church as we transition back to our main worship spaces. Our biggest prayer is that God will use us to bring light and peace to the lives of others in the community. O come, Thou Dayspring, from on High! Join us at 8:30, 9:30, or 11:00 as we re-launch our church for a new season.
Blessings,
Jeff Olive
Senior Pastor
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An Evening with The Brilliance
Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
Chapel
Celebrate the start our new modern worship, The Table, with an amazing concert from The Brilliance.
David Gungor and John Arndt capture the essence of adoration through their distinct and remarkable music compositions. Having started in 2010, their songs have charted the Billboard's Christian Albums.
Tickets are required to attend this event. To purchase your ticket, please click
here.
For more information,
contact Sam McCabe at [email protected]
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Books & Brunch
Monday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to noon
Room 113
Join Elaine Snider for a book talk and catered brunch. She will present
The Bedlam Detective by Stephen Gallagher.
In this epic novel, former policeman and agent, Sebastian Becker searches for answers that brings him face to face with unexpected events.
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Save the Date!
Christmas for Others
Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We are getting organized for this year's Christmas for Others! If you would like to purchase a food basket this year for a family in need, the cost is $65. To give, please make a note on in the memo line of your check and place it in the offering basket.
On Saturday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be assembling food baskets, distributing food baskets, baking cookies, and decorating cookie bags at the Crisis Assistance Center at 1022 McCall Street, Conroe, Texas.
We will also be distributing those wonderful cookies through the community the week of December 17 through 24. If you would like to bring a little Christmas cheer to the community servants in our area, please sign up!
You can sign up for any of these areas of service using the Connect Card on Sunday, or you can email Rev. Janet Stilwell at [email protected].
NOTE: If you are a parent wanting to serve with your child during their designated time slot, or a children's or youth ministry leader wanting to serve with your age group, please click here to sign-up.
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Kids in the Kitchen:
Christmas Bakin'
Sunday, December 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Kinder through 6th grade
$5 per child
Children are invited to make their very own Christmas cookies! Afterwards, enjoy some yummy pizza!
Advanced registration is required. To make your reservation, please click here.
For additional information
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contact Julie Medved at [email protected]
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Specialty Pecans for Sale
Now through Sunday, December 10
Lobby area by Chapel
$10 per 8 oz. bag
Need a gift or stocking stuffer?
Each Sunday, the United Methodist Women will be selling praline pecans and sweet 'n spicy pecans to benefit local missions: Children's Safe Harbor, Wesley Community Center, Methodist Day School, Montgomery County Youth Services, and Montgomery County Women's Center.
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Part-time Accounting Staff Position Available
First Methodist Conroe is currently looking for a part time accountant. The position requires 15-20 hours per week. Candidates for the position should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar business field. Please direct resumes and questions to Rev. Mike Lindstrom, Executive Pastor, via email at
[email protected]
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Grief Support Ministry
Monday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Room 115
For more details, contact
Chris Gritzmacher at 936-524-0584.
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Saturday Night Live!
Saturday, December 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ages 6 months through 5th grade
$10 per child or $25 max per family
This fun event is a great opportunity for parents to spend quality time together as their children are being cared for in a safe, loving, and Christian environment. Parents, please be sure to bring your child's dinner.
The planned schedule of events are:
* Dinner: 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
* Activities: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
To sign up your child/ren, click here! For any questions, contact
Julie Medved at 936-756-3395 or [email protected]
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December Prayer Calendar
Our
December Prayer Calendar is now available!
For anyone wishing to get a copy, simply
click here or grab a copy after worship service.
This month, we focus on the birth of the Christ Child. The Season of Christmastide is the time when we celebrate God's response to us by sending us a Savior, born in humility, and poverty. As you spend time each day in these familiar scriptures imagine you are hearing the story as a child for the very first time - what do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel?
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UMW Christmas Meeting and Luncheon
Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m.
Wesley Room
Join the United Methodist Women (UMW) in a Christmas gathering and hear the amazing story of
Flash: The Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Second Chances by Rachel Anne Ridge.
Afterwards, there will be a 2017 special mission recognition. Gifts will be presented to five local missions. Lunch following the Christmas meeting.
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Youth Christmas Party
Sunday, December 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite holiday side dish or dessert and a small gift ($5 max) in a gift bag.
Youth Lock-In
Friday, December 22 at 7 p.m.
Come join other youth as we celebrate the Christmas break from school. Friends are always welcome! Be sure and go to bit.ly/ChristmasLockIn to sign up. Bring a snack or drink to share.
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