Be sure to invite a friend to one of our multiple services. How are they to know they are welcome to come if they are not invited? People are much more likely to attend a worship service if they are personally invited by a friend.
12 (Noon) Service in the chapel - Sacrament of Holy Communion offered. Organ and special music.
3:00 pm Service for Families with Young Children - This 45 minute service is especially designed for young children and their families. The story of Christmas is told in drama. Christmas carols are sung. The 4 and 5 year old choir (K4/K5 MACC) will share special music. The lighting of the candles is done with glow sticks. Sanctuary
5:00 pm Service for Families with Elementary-aged Children - This 50 minute service is led by our first through 5th grade choirs(MAAC). The story of Jesus' birth is presented in through a pageant. A special Christmas story is shared. Christmas carols are sung. A candlelighting service concludes this time of worship. Pre-service music is offered by our children beginning at 4:45 pm. Sanctuary
7:00 pm Service led by our Middle and High School Youth - This hour service isupbeat and reflective as our youth (and some of our college students) leada service of music, scripture and prayer. Candlelighting service concludes this worship service. Pre-service music is offered by our Praise Team beginning at 6:30 pm. Sanctuary
9:00 pm Service led by our Chancel Choir - This hour service is filled with special music, the singing of Christmas carols, reading of scripture, sermon , prayer and candlelighting service. Pre-service music begins at 8:30 pm. Sanctuary
11:00 pm Service led by String and Vocal Ensemble - This hour service is a reflective service with special music from a string and a vocal ensemble. Thesinging of beloved Christmas carols, prayer, scripture and sermon culminate with a candlelighting ceremony that ends with the ringing of the bells at midnight. Pre-service music begins at 10:30 pm. Sanctuary
Other Special Events on Christmas Eve
Birthday Party - A birthday party for Jesus will follow both the 3 and 5 pm worship services in the Jones Narthex. Cupcakes and punch will be served. The 2010 Christmas ornament will be given to all children in attendance at these two services.
Reception - Following the noon, 7 and 9 pm services, cookies and punch will be served in the Jones Narthex.
Childcare - Children are welcome in all of the worship services. However, if your children are more comfortable in a childcare situation, childcare will be provided during the 3, 5 and 7 PM worship services.
