THIS WEEKEND AT FIRST CHURCH
We look forward to three services on Christmas Eve, each with it's own special features. Our annual Christmas Eve services are back this year and we look forward to celebrating Christ's birth with you!
Our 4:30 Family Service takes place in the Fellowship Hall with a fun relaxed atmosphere for those who enjoy contemporary worship with a band or families with little ones who may not like to sit still. Each of our services ends with a candlelit version of Silent Night but this service is more kid-friendly with fun and safe glow sticks.
Our 7:30 Communion Service takes place in the sanctuary and provides a more traditional feel with hymns accompanied by piano or organ, liturgy, and Communion for everyone who wants to participate.
The highlight of every year is our 11 pm Cantata Service in the Sanctuary. The majority of the service consists of a Christmas cantata telling the story of Christ's birth accompanied by an orchestra. With the service lasting an hour, we conclude the service by ringing in Christmas day with a candlelit rendition of Silent Night at midnight. The pews usually fill up quickly, so make sure to come early to get a good seat!
Join us at 10:00 am on Sunday for a Lessons & Carols service! We look forward to singing carols and hearing the scriptures which tell the story of Christ's birth. What better day to celebrate than Christmas morning at church!
Join us in person or stream our services online! You can sign in electronically with our connect form or using Realm Connect no matter how you join us.
Download the Realm Connect app from the iTunes app store or on Google Play and request to join to set up your account!
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Last Sunday, we continued our Advent series, A Christmas Carol, with Pastor Rob's sermon, Christmas Future.
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CARE-KITS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday, January 29 | 10:00 am
The Congregational Care team is inviting everyone to participate in a service project for young adults connected to the church. You will see out by the Welcome Center a poster of a mailbox with little envelopes on it. Take a card off the poster and purchase the item listed that will be put into care packages for our young adults. Please return your donations by January 22.
Join us in packing the kits between services on January 29. This will be a great time of simple service and fellowship while munching on breakfast goodies.
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NEW MEMBER CLASS
January 15-February 19 | 10:00 am
Are you interested in deepening your relationship with Christ and the church? Beginning January 15, you have the opportunity to participate in “A Disciple’s Path” which is a 6-week class that prepares us for more committed discipleship in the United Methodist Church. We’ll meet in A102. Contact Pastor Nikki to sign-up by calling 260-925-0885 or email.
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HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Please call or text 260-573-0150 with any pastoral emergencies
- December 26-27: Closed
- December 28-29: 9:00-4:00 pm
- December 30-31: Closed
- January 2: Closed
Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00-4:00 pm.
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UPCOMING ONE SERVICE SUNDAYS
Due to Christmas and the New Year falling on Sundays, we are adjusting our Sunday worship services to accommodate. We will hold ONE service at 10:00 am on December 25 (Christmas Day) in the Sanctuary and ONE service at 10:00 am on January 1 (New Year's Day) in Fellowship Hall.
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YEAR-END GIVING
The end of the year is approaching quickly! All donations for 2022 must be turned into the office or postmarked for December 31, 2022 to be counted towards your 2022 giving. The office will NOT be open on December 26-27 and December 30-31, so please plan accordingly.
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- For those with health concerns: Alaina Ring, Steve Brill, Brian Webb, Bob Zimmerman, Sharon Hummer, Jim Stahl, Keith Crowl's mother-Judy, Jedd Copenhaver, John Denmark, Dennis Kepler, Bonnie Collins, Kay-friend of Barb Metelko, Mary Hostetter, and Chad Carper
- Continued prayers for Michael Parker, Andrew Crowl, Mandy Brown, Sharon Zimmerman, Bill Kobiela, Lorna Mavis, and Linn Aldrich
Post your requests on our new prayer wall here, or email Prayer@auburnumc.church.
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CONNECT WITH US ON REALM
Have you signed up for your Realm account yet? Visit our Realm page to request access! With Realm you will find easy ways to stay up to date on Church news and events, connect with others, give online, view your giving history, keep track of your pledge, and much more! Contact Lindsey Miller with any questions.
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TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays | 11-12 pm
This is a group for women to meet and work together through topics relevant to our life and faith. We may read books, listen to podcasts or perhaps find a TV series that we can follow. They meet Tuesday mornings at 11 am at the church in room D008. Contact the group leader, Pastor Nikki, to let her know you'd like to join and if you have any study suggestions.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
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Other Things to Know:
- Streams of our Sunday morning worship services are available on YouTube and our website beginning at 8:45 and 10:45 am.
- Every now and then we send out a mailing to the whole congregation. Catch up here!
Click here to opt-out, update your info, or add yourself or someone else to our mailing list.
- Has it been a while since you've updated your information with the church office? It's easy to forget to let us know when you move or your number changes. Simply send an email to office@auburnumc.church to let us know OR update the information using your Realm account.
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Did you know that First UMC hosts a blood drive on the first Tuesday of every month in Fellowship Hall? You can sign-up for an appointment time right here!
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COMMUNICATE
Need to communicate to the whole congregation? Communication Request forms can be found in the office or online here. Contact Lindsey Miller by email or at 260.925.0885 with any questions.
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CONNECT
Want to get connected or need more information about our ministries? Stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday or contact the church office. You can reach us by email or phone at 260.925.0885.
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