December, 2011
Christmas Eve Services
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Family Service with Holy Communion at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight and Holy Communion at 11:00 p.m.
Knitters & Crocheters
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Learn to knit and crochet prayer shawls and hats for the church’s outreach.
Group begins January 11 at 6:30pm in room 303.
Winter Small Group Opportunity
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Faith On The B
ackside is a 12 week study facilitated by Allen Branson beginning January 11 through April 4th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in room 206. This popular series from J. Ellsworth Kalas looks at Christian topics through new lens, takes unique starting points on those subjects, and uses creative retelling from different points of view.
Winter Small Group Opportunity
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This 6 week DVD based small group study facilitated by Don and Elizabeth Kyser will begin on January 11 and run through February 15 from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm in room 303. The author and pastor Dan Kimball looks at the most common objections and misunderstandings cultures have about the church and Christianity. Through interviews and exploration of the scriptures this study address 6 of the most common objections:
Danger of living in a Christian Bubble.
The Church is Negative, Judgmental, and Political?
Does the church restrict and oppress women?
Is the church homophobic?
Do Christians arrogantly think all other religions are wrong?
Are Christians fundamentalists, who take the whole bible literally?
“Connections” – Our New Contemporary Service
Posted by Providence UMC on December 15, 2011Comments Off
Providence UMC is planning for a new type of worship service where you can belong, be transformed, and make a difference beginning March 4th at 9am. This new contemporary service will be called “Connections”. This new service is informal and for all ages. We hope you will join us for this new and exciting way to worship.
Now Available: Electronic Giving!
Posted by Providence UMC on December 8, 2011Comments Off
Providence United Methodist Church is pleased to announce a convenient new way to make your regular offerings. With our new online giving program, you can easily set up a recurring giving schedule or make one-time contributions.
We encourage you to set up a schedule of recurring contributions. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church.
To become an online giver, simply visit the link below:
Christmas Eve (5:00 p.m.)
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At the 5:00 p.m. service, our youth and children will be singing and ringing while you enjoy hearing and watching the Christmas Story.
Family Service with Holy Communion
Christmas Eve (11:00 p.m.)
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Candlelight and Holy Communion at 11:00 p.m. with our Chancel Choir, Providence Ringers and Anna Sculthorpe, classical guitar.
Christmas Day
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Celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. A service of scripture and carol singing will be called “Who Is This Child?” A brass ensemble will accompany the carols. We will have one service on this holy day and there will be no Sunday School.
New Year’s Day Worship
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New Year’s Day Worship
One Service at 10:00 a.m.
No Sunday School
December 4, 2011
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Second Sunday in Advent
8:45 a.m. – Holy Communion
Isaiah 40:1-11
James 5:1-8
11:00 a.m. – The Hanging of the Greens
Isaiah 40:1-11
