December Events

Children & Family Activities
Family Together Event
Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm
It’s a party! Celebrate Jesus’ birth with a huge birthday bash! Play birthday games with a Christmas twist, do a simple project to give back, and most importantly experience the wonderful story of our Savior’s birth! Celebrate as a family the amazing gift God has given us!
 ‘Open Gym’ in the Family Life Center
Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23, December 29 and December 30. Adult supervision provided.1-3 pm for families.
 ADVENTURERS (3rd & 4th graders) December 14-2:00– 4:00 pm
This month we will be meeting in the Family Life Center for a special Christmas Celebration and caroling in the neighborhood near the church.
Weekday Ministries Walk to Bethlehem December 15-19
Once again the children of our Parents Time Out and Preschool Programs will be creating the story of Jesus’ birth. Throughout the month of December, different aspects of this holy event will be assembled and placed in the Chapel. The children will tell the story to their parents. Please visit the Chapel to see this wonderful display.
In Touch (5th Graders)
December 19— 7:00 pm
Christmas Party in the FLC. 

United Methodist Women
UMW Christmas Luncheon
December 5—11:00 am (Held at The Bridgewater Club at 161st St. and Carey Rd.) Santa (Ken Knowles) will sing and entertain following lunch. Tickets are available at the Church office for $20.
Dinner Bells December 9—6:15 pm Dinner at Woodland Country Club. RSVP to Jean Walters (844-2307) or Anne Passage (846-5181.)
Ruth Anna Circle December 9—10:30 am
The annual pitch-in luncheon celebrating our Savior’s birth. Contact Katie Kessler at 846-9785.

Youth Activities
Youth Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales
November 28—December 24
Monday through Friday 3—7 pm
Saturday 9 am—9 pm
Sunday Noon—5 pm
Wreaths and ornaments will be available for purchase on Sunday mornings from November 30—December 21.
 Youth SWAT (Serving With Awesome Teens) Jr. & Sr. Hi Event
December 7—3:30—6:00 pm Angel Tree Shop & Wrap Night. Bring $10 to cover the gifts and dinner.
Christmas Crashers—Jr. & Sr. High Event December 14—4:30—7:30 pm
A mobile Christmas party that will go house to house for different courses, returning to the church for desert and the Christmas Story.
‘Open Gym’ in the Family Life Center Monday, December 22, Tuesday, December 23, December 29 and December 30. Adult supervision provided.10 am—Noon for adults (16+)

Missions
Angel Tree November 30-December 7
Angels will be available during Coffee Fellowship. Purchase gifts for the children of incarcerated parent(s). The deadline for returning gifts is Sunday, December 16. Delivery is Saturday, December 20.
Fletcher Place Breakfast November 28 & December 26 6:50 am.
Continuing the monthly tradition of providing a hot, nourishing breakfast for the hungry at Fletcher Place in Indianapolis.  

Christmas Eve Services

5:00 pm Children/Family Service in the Sanctuary
“Through the Eyes of an Angel”
See a glimpse into heaven as the angels unfold the story of our Savior’s birth. This 45-minute, interactive service includes a children-led drama, carols, kids’ choir, and a message for all ages. Come and let us adore the baby in the manger, Christ, our Lord!

7:00 pm The Stream in the Family Life Center  Drama: “A Christmas Tale”
A timeless tale; a musical troop of story tellers who gather together to communicate a miraculous true story; a story entitled, “Christmas.” Message by Rev. Patti Payntor Childcare available

9:00 pm—In the Sanctuary
 “Christmas Miracles of  2008”           Rev. Greg McGarvey
V Carols, Lessons, Candlelight, Brass
Chancel Choir

11:00 pm—In the Sanctuary
 “Christmas Miracles of 2008”             Rev. Greg McGarvey
V Carols, Lessons, Candlelight, Brass, Chancel Choir, Communion

 Christmas Sermons

In the Sanctuary at 8:30, 9:30 and 11:00 am
Get Ready for the Gift...
November 30… “Heads Up”
Mark 13:24-37.   Rev. Curt Hunt
December 7….  “Turn”
Mark 1:1-8           Rev. Greg McGarvey
December 14… “Witness”
John 1:6-8, 19-28 Rev. Greg McGarvey
December 21.… “Receive”
Luke 1:26-38        Rev. Greg McGarvey

In The Stream in the Family Life Center at 11:00 am Rev. Patti Payntor
The Christmas Story Is…..
November 30...Real according to Joseph. Matthew 1:18-25
December 7…..Relevant according to the Angel. Matthew 1:20-24
December 14 ...Relational according to Mary and Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56
December 21…Revealing according to Herod Matthew 2

In Youth Worship in the Youth Center at 9:30 am
Scott McDermid, Minister to Youth
“Christmas Crashers”
December 7, 14 & 21. The uninvited guests to the Christmas story including the shepherds, wise men and baby Jesus himself.

 Blue Christmas Service
December 14—12:15 pm
Join Rev. Curt Hunt in the Sanctuary for this service of worship reaching out to those who have experienced loss, recently or long ago. For any who are in need of a quiet worship time to embrace your losses and seek peace and hope, please join us for this service.

Carmel United Methodist Church  ·  621 South Range Line Road  ·   Carmel, IN  46032
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