Advent 2023
SERMON SERIES BEGINS DEC. 3 | All Services
ADVENT STUDY
WEDNESDAY STARTING NOV. 29 | 10 AM & 6 PM | MP ROOMS, BUILDING A
Must request Childcare if you need it.
“Why This Jubilee? Advent Reflections on Songs of the Season,” Advent study by James C. Howell
Jubilee, a year of celebration and peace as prescribed in the Old Testament. Jubilee, a life of celebration in Jesus Christ! A study of the hymns of Advent and Christmas, their origins and composers, their scriptural references, and their influence in our journey of faith in Christ.
ANGEL TREE | Methodist Children’s Home | Waco, TX
Choose Your Angels On Sundays | Nov. 19 & Nov. 26
Unwrapped Gifts Due Back at Church Sunday Morning | Dec. 3
POINSETTIAS FOR SALE | Sign Up Online or with Envelopes in the Pews/Welcome Centers
$20 per honorarium or memorial | Benefiting Youth Missions
Poinsettias on Dec. 24 after evening worship services | Deadline to Order Poinsettias, Dec. 4
Rockwall County Christmas Parade | Dec. 2 | 9 AM | Sign Up TODAY!
The theme is “Magical Christmas.” Our Church theme is “Visions of Sugar Plums danced in their heads.” We will be dressed up in cozy pjs (Christmas themed if possible) and bring a stuffed animal.
Meet in the church parking lot | 8 AM to decorate the float and to enjoy a breakfast treat | The parade begins promptly at 9 AM
FUMCROCKWALL.COM/CHRISTMASPARADE
Creation Kids – Advent Sunday | Dec. 3 | 9:30 AM
- All Kids Wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
- Hot Chocolate Bar
- Kick-Off Advent Mission Tree
CHRISTMAS CANTATA: The Child | Dec. 10
Traditional Worship Services | 9 & 11 AM | Sanctuary, Building C | In-Person & Live Stream
Join us for this special music presentation and worship service. Familiar carols and sounds of the season will bring the meaning of Christmas to our hearts and homes this season.
Open Door Worship | 11 AM | Worship Center, Building A | In-Person & Facebook Live
No Sunday School – Childcare available, infants to 5 years old, provided in Building B
A CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG | Dec. 13 | 2 PM | Activity Room at Liberty Heights
Come along and sing some Christmas Carols for our neighbors at Liberty Heights.
ROCKWALL COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT | Dec. 18 | 7 PM | Sanctuary
Come hear the Rockwall Community Band as they present this delightful holiday concert.
BRING YOUR GIFT TO GOD SUNDAY | Dec. 17
We will bring our gifts to God, our tithes and offerings, for our highest giving Sunday of the year!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES | Sunday, Dec. 24
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
Morning Gathering and Fellowship Hour | 10 AM : Coffee, Donuts + Crafts for Children and Youth
Traditional Worship Service | 11 AM | Chancel Choir | Sanctuary, Building C | In-person & Live Stream
Open Door Worship Service, Candlelight | 11 AM | Worship Center, Building A | In-person & Live Stream
Childcare available, infants to 5 years old, provided in Building B for Sunday Morning
SUNDAY EVENING CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Children’s Worship Service | 5 PM | Sanctuary, Building C | In-person & Live Stream – No Childcare
Communion | 6 PM | Worship Center, Building A | Come and Go
Traditional Worship Service | 7 PM | Chancel Choir | Sanctuary, Building C | In-person & Live Stream – Childcare Available, infants to 5 years old, provided in Building B.
Youth Led Worship | 9 PM | Sanctuary, Building C | In-person & Live Stream | No Childcare
Click here to be apart of the Youth Worship Team
BLESSING OF THE TOYS | Dec. 31 | 11 AM | Sanctuary and Live Stream
Bring your favorite toy to the service. We will bless your toy during the Children’s sermon. No Sunday School. Childcare available, infants to 5 years old, provided in Building B.