Grace at a Glance – December 2011
Grace at a Glance – December 2011
Upcoming Activities, Events, and Services at Grace United Methodist Church.
For more information on these and other events at Grace, please check the Grace Events Calendar, the Pulpit and Pew Newsletter, and follow Grace United Methodist Church on Facebook.
| Every Sunday at Grace |
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Choir Rehearsal – If you would like to join the Grace Notes Choir, then please contact Janey Hall, Director, Music Ministry (janeyhall2011@gmail.com; 512-902-1218).
9:30 AM to 10:50 AM
Children’s Sunday School in the “Godly Play” room. At 10:50 AM, all children ages five and older will be ready to go to worship. Children ages five and younger are also welcome in worship, or they may remain in the nursery during worship. For more information, please contact Cas Longo, Director, Children’s Ministries (caslongo@yahoo.com; 512-589-1046).
9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s CafĂ©. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee. During the month of December, We will be hosting Advent Study, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
12:00 PM
After-service refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.
| Upcoming Events at Grace |
Saturday, December 3, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grace Workday – We will be replacing the ceiling tiles in Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, December 3, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Grace Notes Choir – Rehearsal for Cantata.
Sunday, December 4, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
Sunday, December 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2nd Sunday of Advent Sermon: “Journey to Bethlehem“, and “House of Bread“.
Thursday, December 8, 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Feed My People – preparing and serving breakfast to the homeless at First United Methodist Church, 13th and Lavaca Streets.
Sunday, December 11, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
Sunday, December 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3rd Sunday of Advent Sermon: “Journey to Ein Karem“, the “Paradox of Blessedness“.
Saturday, December 17, 2:00 PM
Caroling to the homebound – The children will lead us. All children and adults are invited to go caroling to Grace Church members who are homebound.
Sunday, December 18, 9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Advent Study in Fellowship Hall, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4th Sunday of Advent Grace Notes Choir Cantata: “Unto Us a Child is Born“.
Saturday, December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Holy Communion – Sermon: “Journey to the Manger“.
Sunday, December 25, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christmas Service – A Service of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the birth of the Christ child.
| Bible Study at Grace |
9:45 AM to 10:40 AM
Susanna’s CafĂ©. A casual, conversational class held in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee. During the month of December, We will be hosting Advent Study, using the book “Christmas from the Backside” by J. Ellsworth Kalas.
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