The Second Sunday of Advent, December 4

This Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent, the Christ Church community will celebrate the Sacrament of Communion. Please join us in worship this Sunday, December 4, at 10:15am.

The Children's Education committee will begin gathering Christmas stocking donations this Sunday, continuing through December 18. Simply fill the stocking with a combination of toys, treats and useful items such as socks, mittens, school items or toiletries and bring the stocking (labeled with child’s age and sex) to Christ Church.

Sermon (Rev. Carolyn Waters):
"Standing on the Promises"

Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 24
Mark 1:1-8

Hymns:
"Hail to the Lord's Anointed" UMH #203
"All Earth Is Waiting" UMH #210
"Emmanuel, Emmanuel" UMH #204 (prayer response)
"Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates" UMH #213
"Soon and Very Soon" UMH #706 (closing response)

Choral Anthem:
"Comfort, Comfort Now My People" arr. John Bell