NOVEMBER & DECEMBER EVENTS
Park Ridge Thanksgiving Service
Join other residents of our community at the annual Thanksgiving Service, Tuesday, November 26, 7:30 pm at the Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Avenue, in Park Ridge. The Rev. Amanda Joria is the preacher for the service. Donations are welcome for the Maine Township Food Pantry, too.
Advent & Christmas Season
Save the dates and join the fun and Advent spirit! Sunday, December 1, begins the church’s season of Advent – a time of expectation, hope, peace, love and joy for the Christ child who is to come. FUMC invites all to join in the spirit of the season through the activities and events listed below.
Advent Week 1
December 1
1st Sunday of Advent, worship at 8 am and 9:30 am
“Gus Finds Joy” Christmas program rehearsal 10:45 am
“Joy: A Gift for Every Day” FUMC’s Advent devotional available
December 4
“The Book of Joy” reading group & brown bag lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 4, Noon
Wednesday evening “At the Manger” time of prayer and reflection, Dec. 4, 7:15-8 pm
December 7
Saturday, Dec. 7 United Methodist Women’s Cookie Walk & Bake Sale, 9 am to Noon
Advent Week 2
December 8
2nd Sunday of Advent, worship at 8 am and 9:30 am
“Gus Finds Joy” Christmas program rehearsal, 10:45 am
Advent Fest for all Ages, Sunday, @ 3:30 pm and spaghetti dinner @ 5 pm
December 11
“The Book of Joy” reading group & brown bag lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 11, Noon
Wednesday evening “At the Manger” time of prayer and reflection, Dec. 11, 7:15-8 pm
December 14
“Gus Finds Joy” Christmas program rehearsal, Dec. 14, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (11:30 am rehearsal for children pre-K to 2nd grade)
Advent Week 3
December 15
3rd Sunday of Advent, worship at 9:30 am “Gus Finds Joy!” Christmas Program.
Based on the book “The Grumpy Shepherd” by Paddie Devon, the Gus the Grumpy Shepherd is one of seven shepherds who upon receiving a message from the angel Gabby and angel chorus discover the gift of joy. You won’t want to miss seeing our FUMC children, youth and adults in this touching performance.
Caroling Party, gather at FUMC at 2 pm to sing to our friends!
December 18
“The Book of Joy” reading group & brown bag lunch, Wednesday, Dec. 18, Noon
Wednesday evening “At the Manger” time of prayer and reflection, Dec. 18, 7:15-8 pm
Advent Week 4
December 22
4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22, worship at 8 am and 9:30 am
December 24
Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services at 4 pm and 10 pm in the Sanctuary
Worship In Advent
1st Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1 “Hope Shall Come”
Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44
Sacrament of Holy Communion – both services
2nd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8 “Peace Shall Come”
Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12
3rd Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15 – “Gus Finds Joy”
Readings from Isaiah and the Gospels
9:30 am “Gus Finds Joy” Skits & Songs and Advent Joy
4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 22 – “Love Shall Come”
Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 – “Christ HAS Come”
Services of Carols and Candlelight and Christmas
4 pm: Family friendly service with children’s message
10 pm: Evening service with Holy Communion
1st Sunday of Christmas, Dec. 29
Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23
9:30 am Unity Service
“GUS FINDS JOY” CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DEC. 15
Scheduled for performance on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 am, “Gus Finds Joy” is our 2019 Christmas Program. Based on the book “The Grumpy Shepherd” by Paddie Devon, the Gus the Grumpy Shepherd is one of seven shepherds who upon receiving a message from the angel Gabby and angel chorus discover the gift of joy. You won’t want to miss seeing our FUMC children, youth and adults in this touching performance.
Rehearsals:
Sunday, Dec. 1, 10:45 am;
Sunday, Dec. 8, 10:45 am;
Saturday, Dec. 14, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (children pre-K to 2nd grade will rehearse from 11:30 am-12:30 pm with costuming)
Warm Up: Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 am
Worship & Performance: Sunday, Dec. 15, 9:30 am