Advent is the season of preparation and anticipation of the coming of Christ, which begins four weeks before Christmas. Christmas Eve marks the beginning of the Christmas Season.
ADVENT STUDY | Sundays
Sundays, Nov. 30 - Dec. 21| 9:35 AM | Sanctuary, Building C
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage" by Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan
We invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and
acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God's grace for all people.
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage" by Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan
We invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and
acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God's grace for all people.
ANGEL TREE | Christmas Giving
Nov. 16 & Nov. 23 | Choose Your Angel
Providing Christmas gifts for children at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, TX.
Unwrapped Gifts Due Back at Church Sunday Morning | Nov. 30
Providing Christmas gifts for children at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, TX.
Unwrapped Gifts Due Back at Church Sunday Morning | Nov. 30
ADVENT DECORATING
Nov. 23 | 12:15-2:30 PM
Come help prepare the church for Advent and Christmas!
All ages and abilities welcome | Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult | No childcare. Lunch provided.
Come help prepare the church for Advent and Christmas!
All ages and abilities welcome | Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult | No childcare. Lunch provided.
POINSETTIAS | Seasonal Tributes
Sign Up Online or with Envelopes in the Pews/Welcome Centers
$20 per honorarium or memorial
You can pick up your poinsettias on Dec. 24, after the evening worship services
Deadline to Order Poinsettias | Dec. 8
$20 per honorarium or memorial
You can pick up your poinsettias on Dec. 24, after the evening worship services
Deadline to Order Poinsettias | Dec. 8
ADVENT SUNDAY | Creation Kids
Nov. 30 | During Sunday School | 9:30 AM
Introducing our Advent Family Mission Project!
Wear your Christmas pajamas, Enjoy our hot chocolate bar, Make Christmas Tree Ornaments, and Spend your Bible Bucks.
Ages 3-5 | Meet in their Classrooms
Kinder-6th Grade | Meet in the Big Room (218B)
Introducing our Advent Family Mission Project!
Wear your Christmas pajamas, Enjoy our hot chocolate bar, Make Christmas Tree Ornaments, and Spend your Bible Bucks.
Ages 3-5 | Meet in their Classrooms
Kinder-6th Grade | Meet in the Big Room (218B)
CHRISTMAS CAROAL SIGN-ALONG | Remix
Dec. 3 | 5:30-7 PM | K- 5th grade
Wear your Christmas attire!
We will be singing Christmas Carols with the Chancel Choir and passing out ornaments to the residence at The Alders.
Wear your Christmas attire!
We will be singing Christmas Carols with the Chancel Choir and passing out ornaments to the residence at The Alders.
ROCKWALL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 6 | Our float will have a huge toy box. Come dressed as a toy – Princess, Barbie, Spiderman, Police Officer…etc.
Sign Up TODAY!
Sign Up TODAY!
CHRISTMAS AT LIBERTY HEIGHTS
Dec. 17 | 3 PM | Dining Room at Liberty Heights
Join us for Caroling and Cookies with the Residents at Liberty Heights!
Join us for Caroling and Cookies with the Residents at Liberty Heights!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT | Rockwall Community Band
Dec. 18 | 7 PM | Sanctuary
Come hear the Rockwall Community Band as they present this delightful holiday concert.
Come hear the Rockwall Community Band as they present this delightful holiday concert.
CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT | Creation Kids
Dec. 21 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM
"The Star"
Bring your comfy blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal to lay on, and enjoy some popcorn with us!
"The Star"
Bring your comfy blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal to lay on, and enjoy some popcorn with us!
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Dec. 14 | 8:30 & 11:00 AM | Sanctuary
"O Great Mystery - A Journey to Bethlehem"
Held during the Traditional Worship Services | A music lead worship service
Featuring: FUMC Remix Children's Choir, Chancel Choir, and Wind Ensemble
Childcare available | Infants to 5 years old | Building B
"O Great Mystery - A Journey to Bethlehem"
Held during the Traditional Worship Services | A music lead worship service
Featuring: FUMC Remix Children's Choir, Chancel Choir, and Wind Ensemble
Childcare available | Infants to 5 years old | Building B
A BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Dec. 16 | 6 PM | Worship Center
"Light in the Darkness"
The Light in the Darkness service is for ALL of us – those who are struggling with experiencing the true joy of Christ’s blessed birth and those who can support them with love. This service of hope offers time for reflection, accompanied by prayer, candles, and music.
We invite you, your family, and friends to attend.
"Light in the Darkness"
The Light in the Darkness service is for ALL of us – those who are struggling with experiencing the true joy of Christ’s blessed birth and those who can support them with love. This service of hope offers time for reflection, accompanied by prayer, candles, and music.
We invite you, your family, and friends to attend.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES | Candlelight Services
Dec. 24 | Candlelight Services
Children’s Worship Service | 5 PM | Sanctuary | Building C
Modern - Open Door Worship | 6 PM | Open Door Band | Worship Center | Building A
Traditional Worship Service | 7 PM | Chancel Choir | Sanctuary | Building C
Youth Led Worship | 9 PM | Worship Center | Building A
No Childcare on Christmas Eve
Children’s Worship Service | 5 PM | Sanctuary | Building C
Modern - Open Door Worship | 6 PM | Open Door Band | Worship Center | Building A
Traditional Worship Service | 7 PM | Chancel Choir | Sanctuary | Building C
Youth Led Worship | 9 PM | Worship Center | Building A
No Childcare on Christmas Eve
BLESSING OF THE TOYS
Dec. 28 | 11:00 AM | Sanctuary, Building C
Bring your favorite toy to be blessed during the Children’s Time.
No Sunday School.
Childcare available | Infants to 5 years old | Building B
Bring your favorite toy to be blessed during the Children’s Time.
No Sunday School.
Childcare available | Infants to 5 years old | Building B