Filled with traditional carols and choir singing, we prepare for the birth of Jesus with anticipation and joy. This is a special service which prepares us for the coming of Christ. Silent Night by candlelight warms our hearts as we head home ready for Christmas morning.

The Sunday after Christmas Day we will have one combined service. It's a special service called Lessons and Carols. We will come together as one church and continue to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Starting at 3:00pm, set up your tent for an evening of camping. A few tents are available to check out for the night. Everyone is welcome!

Confirmation is understanding membership in the Methodist church and the Wesleyan Theological perspective. This orientation will be led by Pastor Joel. It is open to anyone 6th grade and up (including adults). All parents of students need to attend with their child.

All men are invited to a one night retreat. Meet Friday at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose at 6:00pm. Dinner will be at 7:45pm. Saturday will be filled with some work on the grounds, concluding by 2:00pm. Bring your own sheets, pillow and blanket. Cost is $40 each. Sign up at Connection Center.

3rd—Matthew 6:1-6

10th---Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40

17th---Exodus 34:29-35

24th---Deuteronomy 26:1-11

31st—Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Java & Jesus is a gathering for "busy moms" ~ and grammas! ~ who are interested in fellowship and an encouraging Word. Join us on January 6 as we begin a 4-week series Mary: Seeing God through the Eyes of a Mother by Eugene H. Peterson.  We meet Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Gathering Room (Ed. Bldg). No outside reading required. Nursery childcare is provided! Please contact Trudy Smith if you have questions, or if you plan to attend with kiddos, so we have plenty of nursery workers.

The new study will explore Adam Hamilton’s book Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times and video series. It offers an informed and inspired message for thriving in troubled times. Purchase books online at Cokesbury or Amazon.com. Email Trudy Smith with any questions.

Through February 1st we will be collecting gently-used coats to be distributed by Beautiful Feet in Fort Worth.  All sizes are needed, children through adult! Please make sure coats are clean and in “working order”.

The new school year is here! Let's support our local school with prayer. Sign up to pray for a school each week for one month, either in person or by proxy. To pray for the month of January, stop by the Connection Center to sign up for your school.

We have several church members who are no longer able to drive to church. Would you be willing to help a senior church member get to and from worship on Sunday morning? Please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Trudy Smith for more information.

Thank you for the abundant generosity in keeping the Manna Room well stocked. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and New Year!