The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes

The Word Became Flesh: A Word that Creates (John 1:1-5)

Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a 45-minute candlelight communion service that includes special music offered by alto soloist Maureen Miller and the Shadyside Strings. Childcare is available. Read more.

The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes

Gifts of the Messiah: Peace (Isaiah 11:1-9)

• Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m. (Details) 
   Adult Education: Lectionary-based class in the Hulme Room, led by
   LaNita Butler and Dan Isadore, Seminary Interns.
• Worship at 11:00 a.m., with Communion
   Choral Music: "Glory to God," by Giovanni Pergolesi (arr. Burkhardt)
   with children's choir and strings; "Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face
   to Face," by Percy Whitlock.
   Organ Music: Settings of Nun komm, der heiden Heiland by
   Johann Pachelbel and J.S. Bach.
• Fellowship Hour at noon in the Sharp Atrium

• Advent Vespers: Wed., Nov. 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes, preaching. Please see above.
• Women's Morning Bible Study: Thurs., Dec. 1, at 11:00 a.m.
  in the Craig Room. Read more.
• Presents for Patients: Fri., Dec. 2, at 6:00 p.m. at Bravo on McKnight Road. Gifts due by Sun., Dec. 4. Read more. 
• Youth Retreat in Laurelville: Grades 9-12, Dec. 2-4. Details.
• Off the Floor Workday: Sat., Dec. 3, at 8:00 a.m. Read more.
• Emmaus Community Carol Sing: Sat., Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Read more.
• Off the Floor Luncheon and Silent Auction: Sat., Dec. 3, at 11:30 a.m. Read more.
• Advent Festival: Sun., Dec. 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel and the Parish Hall. RSVP by Nov. 30. Read more.
• Young Adult/Grad. Student Gathering: Sun., Dec. 4, at
  7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more.
• Prayer Group: Tues., Dec. 6, at 10:00 a.m. Read more.
• Sojourner House Women's Retreat: Sat., Dec. 10, at 10:00 a.m. Women of SPC are welcome to attend and meet women from Sojourner House. Read more.

On Sun., Dec. 4, please visit the Giving Tree in the Sharp Atrium. The tree will have ornamental gift tags with the names of women from Sojourner House/MOMS, along with their pajama and slipper sizes. Please take a tag and return wrapped gifts to the church by Sun., Dec. 18. Questions may be directed to Rev. Todd Leach or Eileen Flaherty through the church office. Your kindness will make a difference in a woman's life this Christmas.

The December-January issue of The Church Mouse has arrived in mailboxes, but you also can view the Mouse on our website. Click here to access the current issue, or use the quick link in the left sidebar of the Mini-Mouse each week. The next edition of The Church Mouse will be published in February 2012.