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8:00am Preparing Garland and Wreaths in Common's Dining Room
We will be "fluffing" the Christmas garland and wreaths in preparation for decorating the Sanctuary. All helpers are welcome anytime that day. Please bring gardening gloves if you have some. Christmas music and coffee will be provided!

6:00pm Agape Feast
A day of Thanksgiving, Agape Feast is held annually the Sunday night before Thanksgiving Day. This is a chance for our church family, friends and visitors to share a meal, share communion and experience a dramatic presentation in an intimate setting. The dinner will be held in the Commons at 6:00pm, and is free.

Toy Donations for Jingle Bell Express
We will be collecting new toys for children, ages infancy through age 15. Boxes will be in the church Foyer on Sunday the 21st, 28th, and 5th to receive your unwrapped gifts. Please see our list of gift suggestions and online giving procedures. Thanks for your donations!

Decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas
This is a fun time of fellowship, as we prepare our beautiful Sanctuary for the Christmas season. All helpers are welcome as we hang garland, wreaths, and decorate the large Christmas tree in celebration of our Lord's Birth!

Hanging of the Christmas Green in Worship
The most striking and the most universal feature of Christmas is the use of evergreens in churches and homes. Among ancient Romans evergreens were an emblem of peace, joy, and victory. The early Christians placed them in their windows to indicate that Christ had entered the home. Holly and ivy, along with pine, and fir are called evergreens because they never change color. They are ever - green, ever - alive, even in the midst of winter. They symbolize the unchanging nature of our God, and they remind us of the everlasting life that is ours through Christ Jesus.
"Hanging of the Christmas Green" during Worship is our way of beginning the Advent season. Join us as we light the first candle of Advent, and decorate the sanctuary with the colors of the Season.

Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director of Christian Community Service Center
During Worship, Michelle will share with the congregation the missions of CCSC, and how their annual Jingle Bell Express project benefits local families in need.
Dec. 7-8, Tues. & Wed.
CCSC Jingle Bell Express sort and set up nights, 6:00-8:00pmThe Christian Community Service Center's annual Jingle Bell Express begins with 2 nights of sorting food, toys & books for children - infants through age 15. This is a very fun way to share your time! Kids help too and really enjoy sorting the giant pile of toys and books into age appropriate groups. This event will be at the Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd.
Dec. 10-11, Fri. & Sat.
CCSC Jingle Bell Express Distribution days, 7:30am - 12:30pmOn distribution day, volunteers are needed to assist clients as they "shop" for Christmas toys and books for the their children. Each family also receives a grocery package that helps provide for a holiday meal. Adults (and kids with parents) are welcome to volunteer. This annual CCSC program spreads Christmas joy to families who otherwise might be unable to celebrate the holidays. This event will be at the Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd.

Children's Christmas Party, 11:00am-1:00pm
All church children and their guests are invited to the Christmas Party! We will eat pizza and dessert, make a special craft and hear our Children's Minister, Amy Smith, tell the story of the birth of Jesus - the Reason for the Season! Please RSVP to the church office so that we may order enough food for all.

9:30am - Children celebrate Jesus' Birthday in Bible study class
We will have a Birthday party for Jesus, with cake and party favors during Bible study!
10:50am - Children's Choir Performs "I Heard it from the Shepherds" during Worship Service
Have you ever heard children sing a Christmas rap song? Well, you will hear one and more as the children sing new songs and some old favorites during their Christmas performance. The children have enjoyed practicing for this special performance, so don't forget to bring your camera!

Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Perform "The Word Became Flesh" during Worship
Please come and bring a friend to hear our wonderful choir as they sing this year's Advent Musical. The orchestral accompaniment really enhances the performance, and helps us focus on our Lord Jesus, and our celebration of His birth.

"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:17

Sunday's sermon is about God's vision for our lives. Martus uses Luke 5:1-11 to help us see the vision of Christ for our church & world.

Join us for a FREE Concert in the Commons with Southern Gospel music group, "Legacy Quartet" from Denver. 6pm Sunday Sept. 26.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6