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    Christmas Carol Sing-Along, December 17, 2011
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The first phase of the F.C.C.
Renovation Is Now Complete!


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In Worship in December

December 4: Second Sunday of Advent
Preacher — Dr. Paris Donehoo
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Mark 1:1-8
Sermon: A Material World
Holy Communion

December 11: Third Sunday of Advent
Preacher — Dr. Paris Donehoo
Scripture readings:
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Luke 1:26-38
Sermon: It's Your Choice

December 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:15 – Stories & Carols led by Lois Bucher
10:15 – Children’s Christmas Pageant

December 24 (4:30pm & 10:30pm): Christmas Eve
Candlelight Services
Lessons and Carols
Holy Communion
Blessing of the Children (4:30 only)
Chancel Choir (10:30 only)
Handbells (10:30 only)
Preacher — Paris Donehoo

December 25 (10:15am only): Christmas Day
Preacher — Dr. Paris Donehoo
Scripture readings:
Psalm 121
Sermon: Going Out and Coming In