Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 29, 2013
First Sunday After Christmas Day
10:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Terry McDorman
Celebrate the Gift!
Music: 

Abby, Andrea, and Mary Davenport

The birth of Jesus Christ is the birthday we celebrate every year and the reason we do this is... well, sometimes we need to be reminded to celebrate. Jesus gave to every single person that has or will exist on this planet, if only for a moment, eternal salvation. That is the great news of Christmas.

Join us as we celebrate the Gift at our ONE worship service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 29. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member who is visiting!

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 22, 2013
Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Joseph’s Plan...and God’s Dream
Scripture: 
Isaiah 7:10-14
Matthew 1:18-25
Music: 

Judy Hanley, soloist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Joseph’s Plan...and God’s Dream
Scripture: 
Isaiah 7:10-14
Matthew 1:18-25
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Worship Band

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Joseph’s Plan...and God’s Dream
Scripture: 
Isaiah 7:10-14
Matthew 1:18-25
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Brian Crowther, guitar

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 15, 2013
Third Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Chancel Choir Cantata
Ain'a That Good News! The Voice of Spirituals
Music: 

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir will present a program of most beloved spirituals. Hear soloists, chorus and congregation trace our spiritual journeys. Musical themes include Sanctuary, Freedom and Deliverance, Witness and The Coming of the Birth of Christ. Please plan to make this special service a part of your Advent experience, and bring other music lovers!

11:00am

Worship Service

Chancel Choir Cantata
Ain'a That Good News! The Voice of Spirituals
Music: 

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir will present a program of most beloved spirituals. Hear soloists, chorus and congregation trace our spiritual journeys. Musical themes include Sanctuary, Freedom and Deliverance, Witness and The Coming of the Birth of Christ. Please plan to make this special service a part of your Advent experience, and bring other music lovers!

Ain'a That Good News! The Voice of Spirituals

Chancel Choir Christmas ConcertOn Sunday, December 15, the Chancel Choir will present a program of most beloved spirituals at the 9:30 and 11am services. Hear soloists, chorus and congregation trace our spiritual journeys. Musical themes include Sanctuary, Freedom and Deliverance, Witness and The Coming of the Birth of Christ.

Please plan to make this special service a part of your Advent experience, and bring other music lovers!

Date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 9:30am

9:00 Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

9:00 p.m. - Traditional Candlelight Service
A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing. The message will be given by Pastor Greta.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 9:00pm

7:00 Christmas Eve Service

7:00 - A Family Service of Lessons and Carols
A Family Service featuring the Connection Choir, we will share in Christmas Eve Communion as well as a candlelight carol-sing. The message will be given by Youth Minister JJ Mannschreck.

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 7:00pm

Christmas Eve Services

December 5, 2013 - 10:36am

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

4:00 p.m. - Family Worship
A worship celebration especially geared for children, with music provided by the Angel, Cherub and Chorister Choirs.

7:00 p.m. -  A Family Service of Lessons and Carols
A Family Service featuring the Connection Choir, we will share in Christmas Eve Communion as well as a candlelight carol-sing. The message will be given by Youth Minister JJ Mannschreck.

9:00 p.m. - Traditional Candlelight Service
A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chancel Choir and a candlelight carol-sing. The message will be given by Pastor Greta.

10:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. 
Christmas Eve communion, served by Pastors Jim & Greta, in a come-and-go style, in the Chapel.

11:00 p.m. -  Traditional Candlelight Service
A traditional Christmas Eve service featuring the Chapel Choir and a carol-sing to greet the first moments of Christmas morning. Pastor Jim will preach on John 1:1-14, Who's in the Picture.

4:00 Christmas Eve Family Worship Service

A worship celebration especially geared for children, with music provided by the Angel, Cherub and Chorister Choirs.

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 4:00pm

Get Messy

It is sometimes difficult to have children attend church. They don’t like to sit still or be quiet or just listen. Frankly, I don’t blame them. I want children to be who they are…active, creative, and lively!

Get Messy is an opportunity for children along with their families do just that. It is on the second Sunday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. There is a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time is about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all.

Don’t worry about getting messy, or being too loud, or squirming too much…just come and have fun with your family! Everyone is welcome at Get Messy!

There is no cost but we need a head count for food and supplies, so please register using the form below. Contact John Smoke for more information. Get Messy will be in the church gym at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 8, 2013
Second Sunday of Advent
8:15am

Worship Service

A Time of Peace at Christmas
Preacher: 
Terry McDorman
Love, Joy, Hope and Peace
Scripture: 
Luke 2:1-20

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
It’s Working
Scripture: 
Matthew 11:2-6
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Dottie Williams, soloist
Scott Hudson and Hannah Hudson, vocalists
Chris Hudson, piano

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
It’s Working
Scripture: 
Matthew 11:2-6
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Scott Hudson and Hannah Hudson, vocalists
Chris Hudson, piano

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

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