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The Six Words of Christmas
During Advent 2011, we will discuss and study “The Six Words of Christmas” and
what they mean to us as Christians. These six words will carry us into the New
Year as we prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ. During the next six weeks we
will look at HOPE, LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PROMISE and PRESENCE and how
the Bible teaches us ways to embrace and share these words with others.
To read more about The Six Words of Christmas, download the PDF.
| Christmas Preeve "Promise" full worship schedule |
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Friday, December 23
Christmas Preeve Blended Worship - Candlelight Service
Worship: 6:15, 7:15 & 8:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary |
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The greatest time to reach our community in mass numbers with the absolute best of St. Luke’s is on Christmas Eve. What better way to welcome them than to make room for them. We invite all members to come to some very special Pre Christmas Eve services on December 23rd. These services will have the same music and elements as our December 24th services, but with extra special touches for our church family. Contemporary Music will be provided at the 6:15 & 7:15 services, the Choir will perform at the 8:15 service.
The Christmas Eve/Preeve Offering will support the children in the residential
program in Enterprise and the Open Hearts Foster Care program in Orange
County of The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home.
Please note that childcare will be available at the 6:15 & 7:15 p.m. Christmas Preeve services. No reservation is needed. |
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| Children's Participation Nativity Pageant "O Come All Ye Children" |
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Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary |
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All children and their families are invited to participate in the very special telling
of the Christmas story at our annual Children’s Pageant. Children are asked
to come dressed in costumes as shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, wisemen, and
farm animals as we travel back to Bethlehem. We provide a limited number of
costumes on the patio prior to the pageant. We look forward to sharing this
special story with your family.
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Christmas Eve "Promise" full worship schedule |
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Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Blended Worship - Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
4:00 p.m. Children's Participation Nativity Pageant (see above)
5:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Children's Choirs
6:15 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Contemporary Praise Team
7:30 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Contemporary Praise Team
8:45 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Sanctuary Choir
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Sanctuary Choir
11:15 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Mixed Ensemble & Holy Communion |
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Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Services will celebrate Christ's birth with music and a message. All services will be in the Sanctuary. Please note: Most of these worship experiences will fill to capacity at least 15 minutes before start time. Please arrive no later than 30-45 minutes before service start time for the best chance of being seated at the service of your choice. The 5:00, 6:15, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. worship experiences are the most well-attended, so please plan accordingly.
The Christmas Eve Offering will support the children in the residential
program in Enterprise and the Open Hearts Foster Care program in Orange
County of The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home.
Please note that childcare will be available at the 5:00, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve services. No reservation is needed. |
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| Christmas Day "God Came Down" full worship schedule |
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Sunday, December 25
John 1:1-14
Blended Worship: 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary |
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In celebration of the Presence of our Lord, there will be only one worship service this day.
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| Epiphany Sunday "Presence" full worship schedule |
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Sunday, January 1
Matthew 2:1-12
Blended Worship: 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary |
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In celebration of the Presence of our Lord, there will be only one worship service this day.
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Your St. Luke’s staff hopes that you will find these Advent offerings helpful as you journey through the Advent Season. We wish you and your family a special season of celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior and blessings in the new year.
Childcare for all Christmas concerts is available for children (infant - pre-school only) with reservations at least one week in advance. Children must be picked up immediately after the concert. To make childcare reservations for the concerts go to www.St.Lukes.org/Ministries/Childcare/.
Please note that the church campus will be closed on December 25 (except for worship at 10:00 a.m.) and 26 and 27. The campus will also be closed January 1 (except for worship at 10:00 a.m.) and January 2nd.
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