Monthly Worship Themes


December 2023 Worship Plans

     Dec. 3rd: First Sunday of Advent

Message: Readings for the Hanging of the Greens

Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 39:7, John 9:5, 12:46, Ephesians 5:8-11 and Hebrews 2:9

Key Verse: Jeremiah 23:5a            Holy Communion

Advent Candle Readers (“The Light of Hope”):  Heather Facey and Sheila Bunch

     Dec. 10th: Second Sunday of Advent

Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Peace”

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7, Colossians 1:13-20 and John 14:25-27

Key Verse: Isaiah 9:6

Advent Candle Readers: TBA

     Dec. 17th: Third Sunday of Advent

Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Joy”

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke 1:39-45

Key Verse: Philippians 4:4

Advent Candle Readers: TBA         Advent Dinner following worship

     Dec. 24th – 10 AM: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Love”

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 54:7-10, Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 1:46-55

Key Verse: Isaiah 54:10

Advent Candle Readers: TBA

     Dec. 24th – 6 PM: Christmas Eve

Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Grace Shines for All”

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, II Corinthians 4:5-6, and Luke 2:1-20

Key Verse: Luke 2:14

     Dec. 31st: First Sunday after Christmas

Message: TBA by Lay Minister Rolly Rollison

Call to Worship: Psalm 148 (responsively)

Scriptures: Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:22-40

Key Verse: Luke 2:34