Advent & Christmas
Advent & Christmas 2018: Do You Hear What I Hear?
In addition to our regular Sunday worship services (8:45, 9:45 & 11 am traditional; 11 am modern) FUMCR offers special ways to see, hear, and know that Jesus' birth will bring us goodness and light. All are welcome, and we invite you to participate and bring a friend!
Click on the Advent booklet image to read about our Advent and Christmas opportunities.
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Dec 2 • 1st Sunday in Advent
Stop by Coleman Family Hall to enjoy seasonal music by Charles Bridges on piano between services, and write holiday cards for US service men and women all morning.
Fri, Dec 7
Gloria! Christmas Concert • 7 pm • Sanctuary
Join us for this wonderful Christmas celebration with many of your favorite songs of the season featuring the Chancel Choir and Journey Youth Choir with professional orchestra.
Tickets: $12 (6:30 entry) and $15 (6:00 entry) ONLINE beginning Nov 1
Pre-Concert Dinner • 5-6:30 pm • Coleman Family Hall
Make an already wonderful evening better (and easier) by letting the Men of Faith prepare your delicious three course dinner!
The talented Men of Faith chefs, Jerry Zimmerman and Scott Furr, will prepare mixed greens salad, a main course of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and garden vegetables, followed by coffee and dessert.
Tickets: $15 per person ONLINE
Proceeds benefit the Bob Moxham Men of Faith Scholarship Fund and other missions of FUMCR.
Dec 9 • 2nd Sunday in Advent
Stop by Coleman Family Hall to enjoy seasonal music by Bells of bronze youth handbell choir between services, and write holiday cards for homebound members all morning.
Light of the World Children’s Christmas Musical • 2 pm, Worship & Arts Center
Join our children's choir as they share the story of Jesus' birth through the singing of original songs and familiar carols from all around the world.
Dec 16 • 3rd Sunday in Advent
Enjoy seasonal music by The Journey Jazz Combo between services, and write holiday cards for Kairos Prison Ministry all morning in Coleman Family Hall.
Service of Hope • 5 pm • Sanctuary
A service for individuals and families that have experienced loss, through death, divorce, separation or unemployment, as well as those dealing with addiction. Reception follows.
Dec 23 • 4th Sunday in Advent
Stop by Coleman Family Hall between services to enjoy seasonal music played on oboe and bassoon by Beth Beathard and Debbie Maxwell.
Mon, Dec 24 • Christmas Eve
1 pm & 5 pm • Modern Worship with Candlelight • Meditation: Rev. Julie Richter
5 pm Live stream fumcrlive.com
4 pm* • Pageant & Candlelight
6 pm* • Traditional Worship with Candlelight • Meditation: Dr. Clayton Oliphint
Live stream fumcrlive.com
8 pm & 10 pm • Traditional Worship with Candlelight & Communion • Meditation: Dr. Clayton Oliphint
*Child care available: 3 years old & younger at 1, 4, 5, 6, & 8 pm
Continuous shuttle service from Custer Rd parking begins at 3:30 pm.
Dec 30
9:45 am • Traditional Worship | 10:45 am • Communion | 11 am • Modern Worship
Blessing of the Toys - Children are invited to bring one toy for a special blessing at children's time.
Child care available: 3 years & younger. No children's, youth or adult Sunday school.
Totebags
Available December 2 and 9 at sanctuary doors.
Return to Coleman Family Hall on Sunday, December 16, filled with the items listed on the included sheet for MALE or FEMALE. (Please follow the list exactly. Do not include anything extra as it will be removed.)
Bags will be prepped on Monday night, Dec 17 and delivered to area shelters for the homeless on Tuesday, Dec 18.
Bags are prepared each Advent season as a part of our ministry to homeless persons in Dallas. Bags are then delivered to the Austin Street Shelter, Union Gospel Mission, Dallas Transitional Center, and Body & Soul.
Advent Offering
Each year, during Advent, we collect a special offering to support agencies in our community and around the world. This year’s Advent offering will be given to these groups that are changing lives with their programs and services. GIVE NOW.
Go Camp
These teams partner with United Methodist churches to create meaningful church camp experiences within underserved communities who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in Christian camping. Go Camp inspires campers while providing youth the opportunity to develop as leaders.
Zimbabwe Orphans
With many young children left without parents, the Zimbabwe Ministry at FUMCR serves as a stream of support in assuring these boys and girls receive a strong education. Uniforms, tuition, and supplies are just a few of the much needed items as these students prepare for the future.
Network
Since 1985, Network of Community Ministries has provided assistance with the goal of helping individuals achieve long-term independence. Supported by groups across Richardson, the team at Network cares for and empowers our neighbors as they seek an improved quality of life.
Christmas Market Shares
Shares supporting the 12 non-profit programs featured at International Christmas Market this year are available online at FUMCR.COM/SHARES and Sundays; Dec 2, 9, and 16; in Coleman Family Hall.
We invite you to join us during this wonderful season of the year as we remember the birth of a baby so many years ago who continues to influence lives around the world.
Traditional Worship Access Modern Worship
Advent Weekly Devotionals & Family Resources
Available ONLINE and downloadable PDF
Totebags • Available Dec 3-10 • Return Dec 17 • Prep Dec 18
Bags are prepared each Advent season as a part of our Homeless Ministry. A list of items to include is inside each totebag and is speciific for MALE and FEMALE recipients. Please follow the list exactly. Do not include other or extra items. Bags will be prepared Monday, Dec 18 for delivery to Dallas area shelters on Dec 19.
Welcome the Season • Sun, Dec 3, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join your friends and family in Coleman Family Hall for a time of Christmas cheer with special music, Soul Purpose Cafe samples, and a setting for holiday photos.
Advent Workshop • Sun, Dec 3, 2-4 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of creating Advent and Christmas crafts as an entire family. Give your crafts as gifts or hang onto them as keepsakes for years to come. There will be crafts for various ages and abilities. Invite your friends to join us as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. $15 per family
Children's Choir Musical • Sun, Dec 10 • 3 pm
Baby Jesus, We Love You • Worship & Arts Center
Christmas Poinsettias
Your donation in memory or in honor of special people will help decorate the sanctuary with poinsettias this Christmas. Names of honorees and donors will be listed in Christmas Eve bulletins. Plants may be taken after the 10 pm service that day.
Donations accepted Nov 26 - Dec 10. $10 each.
• Fill out form and give online; or
• Fill out envelope in pew and place in offering plate.
Joy to the World! • Fri, Dec 15
Concert - 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Enjoy holiday favorites at this First Inspiration Christmas Concert with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra conducted by Clay Couturiaux, FUMCR Chancel Choir and The Journey Youth Choir.
All seats are general admission. Purchase tickets for early entry at 6:30 ($20) or regular entry at 7:00 ($15). Tickets purchased online will have a $1 service fee added to each one and can be printed at home or shown on a mobile device at the door.
Dinner - 5:30, Coleman Family Hall
Make an already wonderful evening even better by letting the Men of Faith serve you a delicious three course dinner before attending the concert. A mixed green salad followed by an entrée of boneless beef short ribs, mashed potatoes and green beans almandine, finished off by raspberry chocolate cake and coffee will be prepared by talented Men of Faith chefs, Jerry Zimmerman and Scott Furr.
Dinner tickets are $15 per person with proceeds going toward the Bob Moxham Men of Faith Scholarship Fund and other supported missions at FUMCR.
Christmas Hope • Sun, Dec 17, 6 pm
If the holidays are a time of loss, depression, addiction, grief, loss or sadness, this service is for you.
For pastoral care needs that arise during this holiday season, call the church at 972.235.8385 or email , and we will connect you with the help or resources you may need.
Christmas Eve • Sun, Dec 24
Access Modern Worship • 11 am, * 5 pm
Pageant • 4 pm
Traditional Worship • * 11 am, * 6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm
Candle lighting will be a part of ALL services on Christmas Eve day.
8 and 10 pm services will include communion.
Child care available for 3 years and younger (except 10 pm)
* Live stream fumcrlive.com
Shuttle service continuously beginning at 3:30 pm from Custer Road parking lot
International Christmas Market Shares
Shares benefit Ark House, Clean Water/Water Wells, Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Women Healthy Liberia, Heifer Project International, H.E.R.O.E.S., Kafodzidzi School, Microfinance Loans, Read With Me, Skuinskloof School, Stovebuilders of Guatemala and Youth Mission Projects.
Give Online by Dec 31 or in Coleman Family Hall Dec 10 or 17
If you would like cards for your honorees, please contact Mary Collins at 972.996.0101. Card choices are shown.
Advent/Christmas Eve Offering
The 2017 Advent & Christmas Eve Offering will support the following:
• Kafodzidzi Primary and Middle School in Ghana serves several hundred children and is in desperate need of repairs to remain functional. This is the home school of Sam Asmah, FUMCR member and employee.
• Project Transformation utilizes the talents of college students in partnership with United Methodist churches to offer daily activities to children in low income neighborhoods.
• Network of Community Ministries is the emergency social service agency of Richardson assisting Richardson residents with rental and utility help, as well as providing food pantry and clothing closet items.
• Skuinskloof Primary School in South Africa is a ministry of FUMCR. We continue to send work teams to Africa to build and improve facilities at this school.
• Go Camp is a North Texas Conference supported camp experience for children in urban and rural communities who may not have access to summer camps. FUMCR will host one of these camps in 2018. It will be an opportunity for children in our community to have a camp experience that otherwise would not have such an opportunity.
New Year's Eve Day • Sun, Dec 31
*9:45 am - Traditional Worship
*11 am - access Modern Worship
Blessing of the Toys will be included in both services. Child care available for 3 years & younger. No Sunday school for children, youth or adults.
* Live Stream fumcr.com/live
