ADVENT
Sunday, December 1, 2024
MANGER DONATION: | Children's Toys |
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8:30 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
9:30 a.m. | Modern Service in the CLC |
11 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
Sunday, December 8, 2024
MANGER DONATION: | Kitchen utensils, pots/pans |
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8:30 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
9:30 a.m. | Modern Service in the CLC |
9:30. a.m. | Youth Open House |
11 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
Sunday, December 15, 2024
MANGER DONATION: | Adult Toiletries |
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8:30 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
9:30 a.m. | Modern Service in the CLC |
11 a.m. | Lessons & Carols - Sanc. |
Sunday, December 22, 2024
MANGER DONATION: | Twin bedding |
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8:30 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
9:30 a.m. | Modern Service in the CLC |
11 a.m. | Sanctuary Service |
CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
NO SERVICES | |
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Campus Closed |
NO NURSERY OR SUNDAY SCHOOL
NURSERY AVAILABLE | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Order by December 10
Each year for our Christmas Eve services, we adorn the Sanctuary and the Christian Life Center (CLC) with poinsettia plants alongside our beautiful Christmon trees.
Poinsettias can be given in memory or honor of a beloved family member or friend. Envelopes for giving will be available at the reception desk, at the entrances of the Sanctuary and the CLC, and in the pews of the Sanctuary.
ADVENT CANDLE READERS NEEDED
December 1 - December 24
Throughout the month of December, we are in need of worshipers to light the Advent wreath candles and help us tell the story of the coming Christ.
No experience or writing required. Volunteer to participate in a Sanctuary or Modern worship service that works for you, your household, or small group.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET
November 24th — December 15th
Each year, AHUMC partners with local mission and ministry initiatives to create the Alternative Christmas Market. Each donation comes with a beautiful Christmas Card that you can give to someone and let them know a donation has been made in their honor.
Come by the market in the Atrium on Sundays from November 24 through December 15 and learn how your donation will help serve and love others.
DAILY ADVENT CALENDAR
All Season Long
Take a journey with us this season with our Daily Advent Calendar. Each day includes scripture, a short meditation, and a poem.
These devotionals are a great way to start your day with a moment of grounding and begin a conversation with others about this special season, whether at home or on our campus.
MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 1
December 1st — 7th
Be the miracle this Christmas by donating items that will benefit children in Piedras Negras, Mexico. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.
Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 1 through Saturday, December 7. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.
25th ANNIVERSARY TAIZÉ SERVICE
December 4
Join us on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. as we celebrate 25 Years of Prayer in the Style of Taize at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church.
The candlelight service will be held in the Garden Chapel with music provided by the AHUMC Taize Ensemble. Holy Communion will be available to all. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and refreshment.
MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 2
December 8th — 14th
Be the miracle this Christmas by donating pots, pans, and kitchen utensils that will benefit the women and children of Magdalena House. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.
Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 8 through Saturday, December 14. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.
YOUTH WING OPEN HOUSE
December 8
Join us for an open house of the AHUMC West Wing!
The Youth Ministry will host this event that includes an opportunity to grab some fun pictures with Santa! As always, all are welcome.
THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH HOLIDAY DELIGHT
December 12
Join the Thursday Lunch Bunch this event that's sure to be full of joy, amazing food, and great company.
Meals are only $6 per person. This year's menu includes: Chicken with White Wine Sauce, Rice, Green Beans Almodine, Yeast Rolls, Carolina Christmas Wassail, and Red Velvet Cake.
Reservations must be made by Thursday, December 5. Reserve online or contact Leah Jayne.
MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 3
December 15th — 21st
Be the miracle this Christmas by donating shampoo, conditioner, deoderant, and toothpaste for the men and women served by SAMMinistries. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.
Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 15 through Saturday, December 21. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.
LESSONS & CAROLS
December 15
Join us for a special Lessons & Carols worship service at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
This musical celebration of Advent includes a full orchestra and all of the AHUMC choirs.
MANGER COLLECTION DRIVE 4
December 22nd — 29th
Be the miracle this Christmas by donating twin size "bed in a bag" sheet sets in partnership with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Any donation, big or small, can make a difference.
Donations can be left in any of the mangers from Sunday, December 22 through Sunday, December 29. Mangers will be located in the Atrium, Christian Life Center, and Sanctuary.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES
December 24
Please join us for worship on Christmas Eve. All five services will be live-streamed and feature carols and candlelight.
The 4 p.m. service is the Children's service and the 5 p.m. service is the Modern service.
ONE SERVICE AT THE END OF THE YEAR
December 29
Join us for a special final worship service of 2024! We will worship together in the Sanctuary at 11 a.m. Rev. Donna Strieb and Rev. Janet Weatherston will lead this service before the new year begins.
While Sunday School classes will not meet, the nursery will be open for childcare.
This service will not be livestreamed.
EPIPHANY KING CAKES
Order by January 4, 2025
Please consider supporting the New Zion Youth Choir in their efforts to raise mission trip funds by purchasing Epiphany King Cakes. Whole or individual cakes are available for purchase.
Orders can be placed until Saturday, January 4. Cakes will be available for pick up on Sunday, January 5 in the Atrium. There will also be extras made for purchase on pick up day!
Please contact Nona Schwab with any questions.
DONATE ARTIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREES
January 5 — , 2025
If it's time to get rid of your artificial Christmas tree,
donate it to Children's Ministry
for next Summer's True North VBS.
Drop your artificial tree off in the atrium anytime between January 5 — 19.