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Messiah Choir Presentation
Sunday, December 6
8:15, 9:30, & 11:00 Sanctuary Services

The Chancel Choir and Orchestra will present Part One of Handel’s Messiah in all Sanctuary services. This will be a special morning you won’t want to miss!

 

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Family Advent Festival
Wed, December 2
6:00 pm | Great Hall
Families are invited to visit sites in Bethlehem while making crafts, playing games, eating pizza, & decorating cookies. Cost is $10 per family.
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MOPS Group
Fri, December 4
9:00-11:30 am | Banquet Room
MOPS group is a meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. We get together the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. There will be speakers, crafts, inspirational videos, and much more! This is a great way to meet and fellowship with other mom's in our area. There will be childcare for children 5 and under starting at 8:45 am-12:00 pm.  
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First Friday
Fri, December 4
6:00-9:00 pm
A program to provide an evening of respite for parents of special needs children once a month. A team of volunteers provide childcare on the first Friday evening of the month while parents enjoy a night out. Reservations are required, contact Ellen Bauman for more information.

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Men@First
Sat, December 5
8:30-9:30 am | Division St. Diner
Join men from FUMC Arlington on the first Saturday of each month for fellowship, food, and a devotional. They meet at Division St. Diner at 8:30 am.
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Arlington Holiday Lights Parade
Sat, December 5
5:30 pm | Meet in fron of the Chapel
Members of our congregation are invited to ride on our church's float to represent our church. We will meet at the church in front of the chapel and walk to the float at 5:30. 


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Children's Choir Ice Cream Social
Children's Christmas Pageant
Sun, December 6
5:00-6:00 pm | Great Hall
Our yearly Christmas pageant in the Great Hall. Sign up your child to participate in their Sunday School class. There will be a potluck dinner following the pageant in the Great Hall. PreK-3rd families bring dessert for one dozen people 4th-6th families bring a side dish for one dozen people Church will provide entree.
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Church-Wide Caroling
Wed, December 9
7:30-8:30 pm | Meet in the Choir Room
Meet in the choir room and join with the Chancel Choir and the youth as we go into our immediate neighborhood to spread Christmas joy to those who live in our community!
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Picker's Fellowship
Fri, December 11
6:30—8:30 pm | Banquet Room
A monthly meeting of people who wish to gather together to share and develop their talents with acoustic instruments large and small. Beginners to professional level players are welcome. Bring your instrument, light snack or soda to share and your love of music inspired by the Holy Spirit. Contact Dennis Lange dwlange@me.com

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Young Adult Christmas Party
Fri, December 11
6:00-8:00 pm | Dianna Mischnick's home
The Fireside, New Young Adult, and College Classes are throwing a Christmas Party and all of the FUMCA Young Adults are invited! From students to families with kids, all are welcome. If you can, register with us that you'll be there and let us know what appetizer or desert you'll be bringing. There will also be a white elephant gift exchange. The party will be hosted at the home of Dianna Mischnick. Contact Jarrod Johnston for details.
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Amazing Grace Live Nativity
Sun, December 13
9:00-11:00 am | Room 159. Come and walk through the Manger Scene performed by our very own Amazing Grace members.
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Lunch Bunch
Sun, December 13
Meet after 11 o’clock worship in the Parlor
Are you looking to connect with people from our church? Do you like to EAT? Join us as we venture off site to share a meal together and get to know each other. Destination TBD by participants. Everyone is welcome and pays for their own meal. 

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Away We Go: Lunch & Theatre Arlington
Sun, December 13
12:00-5:00 pm | Banquet Room & Theatre Arlington
Join us for a catered lunch in the Banquet Room at 12:00 pm followed by a 2:00 pm matinee performance of White Christmas at Theatre Arlington. Transportation is not provided. Total cost is $25, you can sign up in the front office.
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Ring & Sing
Sun, December 13
5:00-6:00 pm | Great Hall
A fun-filled musical evening of carol singing and jingle bell ringing, as well as performances by Children's Choirs, Testament Youth Choir, Center313, La Jornada, and Youth Praise Bands. Bring jingle bells to ring!
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Contagious Christmas Joy Ladies' Night Out 
Mon, December 14
6:00-8:00 pm | Banquet Room
What better time of year to stop and celebrate the JOY that Jesus' birth brings to us all! Childcare is provided upon request. Cost is $15, register online by Sunday, December 13.
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First Prayers

We pray for those who have experienced a loss. Condolences to...
  • Condolences to the family and friends of Nell Bullard who died 11/19.
     
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