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Advent 2020

December Calendar

Nov 29 - Advent sermon series begins at all three worship services

Dec 6 - Lovefeast Livestream, 5pm.

Dec 13 - Christmas caroling 3-5pm

Dec 20 - Christmas Cantata at 8:30 & 11am

Dec 20 - The Rise Christmas Concert 9:45am

Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Worship livestream on Facebook at 3:00pm

Dec 24 - Journey to Bethlehem 4-7pm

journey to bethlehem

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Due to the expectation of significant rainfall and high winds, the decision has been made to cancel Journey to Bethlehem, our Christmas Eve Drive-Through Nativity experience.  We genuinely regret needing to make this decision, but believe it is in the best interests of the volunteers and participants.  It is not possible to reschedule it this year, so we look forward to scheduling it in 2021.  

Please worship with us via our Christmas Eve worship service live-streamed on Facebook at 3pm – then available at our regular worship times of 5, 7, 9, & 11pm.  Or even Christmas Morning!

Christmas Eve worship

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December 24th

While we wish we could gather as usual in the sanctuary or fellowship hall with hundreds of children bustling about, carols being sung, communion being shared, and candles being lighted...this year is different. We hope many will come by the church in your cars for the Journey to Bethlehem. We will also offer an ONLINE ONLY Christmas Eve Worship service at 3,5,7,9 and 11pm. 

We will not be having an In Person Christmas Eve Service.

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Project Christmas Cheer

The time of year is fast approaching when we give to those who desperately need our help as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior.  CHRISTMAS CHEER will be a little different this year because of Covid, but we will still adopt our 50 families as usual.  You may choose to come by the church office to adopt your family, or choose from a brief description on the church website and have the information sheet emailed to you.  

We will have our “delivery” date on December 19.  This year we will encourage families to pick up their gifts if able. We will still need helpers as we form a “drive-thru” and take the packages out to their car.  If you would like to volunteer please arrive at the church fellowship hall at 9:30am on Saturday morning.


This project has always been a very meaningful project to FUMC.  Please help us to once again make it successful. 

We need YOU to:

1)   Adopt a family

2)  Give money for:

a) Purchase gifts for families

 not adopted by an individual

b) Purchase food boxes for each family

3)   Help with delivery on Dec. 19.  


The Bible says we are blessed to be a blessing to others.  We receive a blessing thru giving! Share the Love of Christ! 

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

IN MEMORY OF                                                      

Eleanor Andrews                                                      Ike Southerland

Betty Jo Baily                                                         The Baily Family

Kristin Cress                                                               Sherry Barnes 

Tommy & Ruth Eure                                                   Susan Griffith

Charles “Chuck” Gillikin                                      The Baily Family

Marie Gillikin                                                        The Baily Family

Bob Griffith                                                 Susan Griffith & Family

Virginia Mae Griffin                                                      Esther Burd

Arnold Griffin                                                                Esther Burd

Helen Holbrook                                                       Rachel Mundine

Doris Jenkins                                                              Sandra Norris

Betty Hickman Jones                 Donald & Karan Jones and Family

William H. Jones III                  Donald & Karan Jones and Family

Elmore & Annie Lawton                                               Anne Lawton

Cliff Mason                                                            The Baily Family

Craig McClanahan                                                The Baily Family

Susan Moran                                                    Mary Day & Family

Dr. Milton & Pat Morey                                                 Pete Morey

Dr & Mrs James Morris                                      Katherine Turrone

Ray & Ada Mundine                                                Rachel Mundine

David Newberry                                                     The Baily Family

Gail Nickens                                                 Gene & Lynne Rackley

Our Parents                                                 Mike & Barb Chambers

Our Parents                                                      Spence & Sue Cosby

Our Parents                                                    Ron & Linda Pearson

Our Parents                                                     Lee & Teresa Everett

Louise W. Outlaw                                          Tom Outlaw & Family

Dr. Russell E. Outlaw                                    Tom Outlaw & Family

Cecelia Quillen                                                             Pyke Quillen

Sharon B. Quillen                                                         Pyke Quillen

Sharon B. Quillen                                                   Claudia Beamon

Sharon B. Quillen                                                  Scotland McNeill

Sharon B. Quillen                                          Michelle B. Carraway

Ronnie Smith                                                           Emily Eure Ellis

Lois Southerland                                                      Ike Southerland

Bill & Vieta Styron                   Donald & Karan Jones and Family

Mary Lou Clark Young                                     The Fredeen Family

Craig Willis                                                                  Nancy Willis

IN HONOR OF                                                        

John & Susan Craver                                   Randy & Lynne Miller

Dr. Darden & Myrna Eure                                    Emily Eure Ellis

Peg Fredeen                                                     The Fredeen Family

Grayer Hassell                                              Chuck & Judy Rhodes

Joe & Eloise Hudson                                     Ron & Linda Pearson

Gwen Joyner                                                                Linda Kenan

Kim McConkey                                                         Al & Pat Willis

Rachel Mundine                                                         Susan Griffitn

Kasey & Kate McCoury                                    Kim McCoury     

Our Grandchildren                                         Spence & Sue Cosby

Clayton & Rhee Pearson                              Ron & Linda Pearson

Ralph Wade                                                               Susan Griffith

Phyllis Williams                                                          Linda Kenan

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Christmas Presence

This year, our Chancel Choir will be offering a special Christmas gift of music celebrating the coming of Jesus - long ago in Bethlehem - and now in hearts and lives. Experience the Christmas Presence on December 20th at the 8:30 and 11:00 am services in person or set a time to listen and worship together on Facebook, Youtube and our website with the FUMC Family in this traditional choral offering.

rise christmas concert

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The Rise Band

The Rise Band will share their talents with Christmas Song on December 20th during the Rise worship time at 9:45am. Join us as they share their gifts and joy.

Christmas caroling

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December 13th 3-5pm

Little shares the joy of the season more than standing outside someone's house - especially where they have not been able to get out themselves - and sing a few Christmas Carols! We've got lots fo homes to visit, so we will need every person - whether you can sing on key or just make a joyful noise! We'll divide in small groups of less than 10 - drive in our separate cars - and meet at 5-8 houses per group and Sing! This is a gift of joy and love sure to bless both those in their homes and those singing. Please be at the church parking lot just before 3pm so we can get started promptly.

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