Advent 2013 at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church

"A Life-Giving Christmas"

Have you ever woken up the day after Christmas feeling like you missed it? That with all the craziness (shopping, parties, cooking, family visits, etc.,) you just didn’t get the experience you had hoped for?

For those searching for deeper meaning this Christmas, we are offering an Advent program entitled “A Life-Giving Christmas”. We’ll explore the fuller meaning of the season and rethink what it is we truly want on our “wish lists”. We’ll widen the lens, focus on the real, the authentic, the things that really matter and the true gift of the season – life. And not just any life – rich, meaningful life in Jesus Christ. Hope, peace, joy and love are not just candles to be lit around an Advent wreath – they are facets of a living Christ to be ignited in our lives and our community. 

Join us for worship and discussion opportunities. Watch for messages via Facebook and Twitter, and be a part of conversations on our website forum. Get involved in Advent activities and share mutual prayer support. Take home a “Family Faith ADVENTures” guide for children and keep Advent as a family. Participate in “outbound challenges” that reach out into the community. This year we invite you to experience “A Life-giving Christmas”!

December 1

First Sunday of Advent:

“Hope…Next Year Things Will Be Different!”

Putting our Christmas list in perspective; seeking God first.

Scriptural Focus: Romans 13:11-14

Discussion Group on Sunday at 9:15 AM or Wednesday at 6:00 PM

December 8

Second Sunday of Advent:

“Peace…Strength to Hold On”

Focusing on Jesus; finding peace.

Scriptural Focus: Matthew 3:11-12

Discussion Group on Sunday at 9:15 AM or Wednesday at 6:00 PM

December 15

Third Sunday of Advent:

“Joy…To Get Me Through the Tough Days”

Celebrating God’s promises; discovering joy.

Scriptural Focus: Isaiah 35:1-10

Discussion Group on Sunday at 9:15 AM or Wednesday at 6:00 PM

(Note: No sermon at the 10:30 service – Christmas Pageant)

Christmas Dinner following the 10:30 service

December 22

Fourth Sunday of Advent:

“Love…Gotta Have It”

Discovering the essence of life; giving and receiving love.

Scriptural Focus: Romans 1:1-7

Discussion Group on Sunday at 9:15 AM