2015 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SEASON AT FIRST UMC PENSACOLA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
1st Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Hope Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am and 9:00am Main Sanctuary services, and the ICON service at 11:00am. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the 11:00am Main Sanctuary service.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. Preparing the Way | An Introduction to Advent Service 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey Everyone is invited to this family-friendly service for all ages, featuring a drama designed to introduce and prepare us for the Advent season.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Silver and Gold Christmas Edition 10:30am | The Wright Place | Cost $5 Adults 50+ are invited to this monthly fellowship luncheon. Come and enjoy delicious food and festive holiday entertainment. Reservations requested.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Ruby Ring Holiday Sing-A-Long 6:00pm | Meet in the Education Building Girls in the 3rd and 4th grades are invited to enjoy girl time, make friends, and help others. On Dec. 4th we will go caroling at Wesley Haven Retirement Home. Tween Christmas Event 6:00pm | Youth Building All 5th and 6th graders are invited to come celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fellowship, and festive games.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
2nd Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Love Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the ICON service at 11:00am. Great Day of Giving 9:00am – 10:30am | The Wright Place Come share in the spirit of the season through giving. Help pack food boxes, adopt a child from the Angel Tree, make ornaments for the homebound, donate to UMC ministries, and more. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Christmas Concert Series: White Christmas Concert 5:00pm | Main Sanctuary An evening of festive Christmas music presented by our children, tween and youth choirs. A special offering will be collected to benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home. Nursery provided. Pizza party following.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem. Charge Conference 7:00pm | Wesley Abbey District Superintendent Dr. Timothy Trent will preside at this service and meeting celebrating the ministry of First Church in 2015. Nursery provided.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Christmas at the Clinic: A Festival of Trees December 8 - December 10 | The Wright Place Beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths, available for auction, will be on display Tuesday through Thursday. Proceeds will benefit the Health and Hope Clinic. Learn more at ChristmasattheClinic.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. A Modern Service of Lessons and Carols 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey Our children, tween, and youth will lead us in a modern adaptation of the traditional service of lessons and carols.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
MCA Christmas Program 9:30am | Wesley Abbey The children of the Methodist Children’s Academy (MCA) will present their annual Christmas program. Parents are invited to attend. Health and Hope Clinic Christmas Gala Fundraiser 6:30pm | The Wright Place | $50 This gala fundraiser for Health and Hope Clinic will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and a silent auction of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. To purchase tickets and to bid online, visit ChristmasattheClinic.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
Friday Night Wright Christmas Edition 6:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7 An evening of food and fellowship for adults 50+. Guests bring hors d’oeuvre or dessert to compliment ham and the trimmings. Reservations requested.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Senior High Youth Progressive Dinner 6:00pm | Meet in the Youth Building | Cost $5 Senior High Youth (grades 9 – 12) will visit multiple homes as they enjoy appetizers, entrées and desserts.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
3rd Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Joy Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am and 9:00am Main Sanctuary services, and the ICON service at 11:00am. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the 11:00am Main Sanctuary service. Mid-High Charlie Brown Christmas 4:30pm | Youth Building All 7th and 8th graders are invited to come celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fellowship, and festive games.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. Church-Wide Christmas Caroling 6:00pm | Meet in The Wright Place All ages, preschool through adults, are invited to join us for an evening of Christmas caroling to the homebound.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Christmas in the Abbey 6:00pm | Perry Home Join us for a delicious “Christmas Breakfast for Dinner”. No reservations needed. Christmas Concert Series: Behold the Lamb of God 7:00pm | Wesley Abbey ICON and guests will present Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, a modern musical presentation of the traditional nativity story. Nursery provided.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
4th Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Peace Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the ICON service at 11:00am. Baby Recognition 11:00am | Main Sanctuary Service Babies born into our First Church family during the past year will be presented during our 11:00am Main Sanctuary service.
Christmas Concert Series: Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert with Orchestra 7:30pm | Main Sanctuary You are invited to an evening of classical Christmas favorites presented by the Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Rick and Heidi Branch. A full professional orchestra will accompany the choir. Nursery provided. Reception following.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem. The Longest Night Service 6:00pm | Chapel of the Good Shepherd On the longest night of the year come share in healing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledges God’s presence is for those who mourn or struggle.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
Midday Christmas Eve Service Noon | Main Sanctuary A contemplative service with communion for those who desire an earlier service.
Service for Families with Children 3:00pm | Wesley Abbey A 45-minute, high-energy service designed for families with children. Candlelight and Communion Service with Children’s Sermon 4:00pm | Main Sanctuary A service of candlelight, Christmas carols, children’s sermon and communion. Nursery provided. Candlelight and Communion Service with Children’s Sermon 6:00pm | Main Sanctuary A service of candlelight, Christmas carols, children’s sermon and communion. Nursery provided. An ICON Christmas 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey A multi-sensory candlelight and communion Christmas Eve service designed for the entire family. Includes children’s sermon. Nursery provided. Candlelight and Communion Service 8:00pm | Main Sanctuary A traditional service of candlelight, Christmas carols and communion. Candlelight and Communion Service 11:00pm | Main Sanctuary A traditional service of candlelight, Christmas carols and communion.
2015 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS SEASON AT FIRST UMC PENSACOLA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
1st Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Hope Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am and 9:00am Main Sanctuary services, and the ICON service at 11:00am. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the 11:00am Main Sanctuary service.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. Preparing the Way | An Introduction to Advent Service 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey Everyone is invited to this family-friendly service for all ages, featuring a drama designed to introduce and prepare us for the Advent season.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Silver and Gold Christmas Edition 10:30am | The Wright Place | Cost $5 Adults 50+ are invited to this monthly fellowship luncheon. Come and enjoy delicious food and festive holiday entertainment. Reservations requested.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Ruby Ring Holiday Sing-A-Long 6:00pm | Meet in the Education Building Girls in the 3rd and 4th grades are invited to enjoy girl time, make friends, and help others. On Dec. 4th we will go caroling at Wesley Haven Retirement Home. Tween Christmas Event 6:00pm | Youth Building All 5th and 6th graders are invited to come celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fellowship, and festive games.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
2nd Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Love Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the ICON service at 11:00am. Great Day of Giving 9:00am – 10:30am | The Wright Place Come share in the spirit of the season through giving. Help pack food boxes, adopt a child from the Angel Tree, make ornaments for the homebound, donate to UMC ministries, and more. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Christmas Concert Series: White Christmas Concert 5:00pm | Main Sanctuary An evening of festive Christmas music presented by our children, tween and youth choirs. A special offering will be collected to benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home. Nursery provided. Pizza party following.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem. Charge Conference 7:00pm | Wesley Abbey District Superintendent Dr. Timothy Trent will preside at this service and meeting celebrating the ministry of First Church in 2015. Nursery provided.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Christmas at the Clinic: A Festival of Trees December 8 - December 10 | The Wright Place Beautiful Christmas trees and wreaths, available for auction, will be on display Tuesday through Thursday. Proceeds will benefit the Health and Hope Clinic. Learn more at ChristmasattheClinic.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. A Modern Service of Lessons and Carols 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey Our children, tween, and youth will lead us in a modern adaptation of the traditional service of lessons and carols.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
MCA Christmas Program 9:30am | Wesley Abbey The children of the Methodist Children’s Academy (MCA) will present their annual Christmas program. Parents are invited to attend. Health and Hope Clinic Christmas Gala Fundraiser 6:30pm | The Wright Place | $50 This gala fundraiser for Health and Hope Clinic will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and a silent auction of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. To purchase tickets and to bid online, visit ChristmasattheClinic.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
Friday Night Wright Christmas Edition 6:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7 An evening of food and fellowship for adults 50+. Guests bring hors d’oeuvre or dessert to compliment ham and the trimmings. Reservations requested.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Senior High Youth Progressive Dinner 6:00pm | Meet in the Youth Building | Cost $5 Senior High Youth (grades 9 – 12) will visit multiple homes as they enjoy appetizers, entrées and desserts.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
3rd Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Joy Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am and 9:00am Main Sanctuary services, and the ICON service at 11:00am. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the 11:00am Main Sanctuary service. Mid-High Charlie Brown Christmas 4:30pm | Youth Building All 7th and 8th graders are invited to come celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fellowship, and festive games.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Advent Lectionary Study and Fellowship Lunch Noon | The Wright Place Rev. Grantland leads participants in a weekly in-depth discussion of the upcoming lectionary passages for Sunday. Lunch is available for purchase. Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner 5:00pm | The Wright Place | Cost $7, Children $4, Family Max $20 Come enjoy a delicious meal and great fellowship. Menus are available weekly in the worship bulletins and online. Reservations requested. Church-Wide Christmas Caroling 6:00pm | Meet in The Wright Place All ages, preschool through adults, are invited to join us for an evening of Christmas caroling to the homebound.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
Christmas in the Abbey 6:00pm | Perry Home Join us for a delicious “Christmas Breakfast for Dinner”. No reservations needed. Christmas Concert Series: Behold the Lamb of God 7:00pm | Wesley Abbey ICON and guests will present Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God, a modern musical presentation of the traditional nativity story. Nursery provided.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
4th Sunday of Advent | The Candle of Peace Dr. Wesley H. Wachob, Senior Pastor, will preach the 8:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Main Sanctuary services. Rev. Scott Grantland, Senior Associate Pastor, will preach at the ICON service at 11:00am. Baby Recognition 11:00am | Main Sanctuary Service Babies born into our First Church family during the past year will be presented during our 11:00am Main Sanctuary service.
Christmas Concert Series: Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert with Orchestra 7:30pm | Main Sanctuary You are invited to an evening of classical Christmas favorites presented by the Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Rick and Heidi Branch. A full professional orchestra will accompany the choir. Nursery provided. Reception following.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21
Monday Night Advent Study | The Journey 6:00pm | Perry Home A book study of Adam Hamilton’s The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem. The Longest Night Service 6:00pm | Chapel of the Good Shepherd On the longest night of the year come share in healing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledges God’s presence is for those who mourn or struggle.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
Midday Christmas Eve Service Noon | Main Sanctuary A contemplative service with communion for those who desire an earlier service.
Service for Families with Children 3:00pm | Wesley Abbey A 45-minute, high-energy service designed for families with children. Candlelight and Communion Service with Children’s Sermon 4:00pm | Main Sanctuary A service of candlelight, Christmas carols, children’s sermon and communion. Nursery provided. Candlelight and Communion Service with Children’s Sermon 6:00pm | Main Sanctuary A service of candlelight, Christmas carols, children’s sermon and communion. Nursery provided. An ICON Christmas 6:00pm | Wesley Abbey A multi-sensory candlelight and communion Christmas Eve service designed for the entire family. Includes children’s sermon. Nursery provided. Candlelight and Communion Service 8:00pm | Main Sanctuary A traditional service of candlelight, Christmas carols and communion. Candlelight and Communion Service 11:00pm | Main Sanctuary A traditional service of candlelight, Christmas carols and communion.