First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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Selections from the December Lantern
November 30:
1st Sunday in Advent: The Candle of Hope
Sermon: "Living in Hope"
Special Music: Beth Borchert, soloist
Laroy Borchert, clarinet
December 7:
2nd Sunday in Advent: The Candle of Peace
Sermon: "Peace for Hearts and Minds"
Christmas Musical Offering:
Illuminate! Choir with flute,
handbells, and trumpet
December 14:
3rd Sunday in Advent: The Candle of Joy
Sermon: "Sing for Joy"
Christmas Musical Offering:
Chancel and Children’s Choirs
5:00 Advent Celebration: All-Church Potluck
6:30 Children’s Christmas Musical
December 21:
4th Sunday in Advent: The Candle of Love
Sermon: "Love Finds A Way"
Senior High Youth, chancel drama
Margaret Hardin, handbells
Amy Poling, liturgical dance
December 24:
7:00 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service:
The Christ Candle
Sermon: "Christ at the Center"
Special Music: Chancel Choir with handbells
and brass
Amy Poling, liturgical dance
December 28: 1st Sunday after Christmas
10:30 AM Worship *No Sunday School
Guest Preacher
(Childcare provided for all Worship Services.)
Many more special fellowship occasions. See below.
2nd Annual Adult All-Church Christmas
Progressive Dinner
Saturday, December 6
6:00 P.M. $5.00
Tickets must be purchased by Monday, December 1.
(available after worship or in the church office)
The dinner will begin at the church with yummy appetizers, proceed to host homes for the main course, then return to the church for delicious desserts and entertainment - including an old-fashioned carol sing!
Advent Course
God in the Flesh
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21
John Poling, teacher
During Jesus’ time, people depended heavily on spoken communication. His words and stories were intended to be told and retold and it was this retelling that shaped the life and worship of early Christians.
This Advent course uses the first cassette of the video, Jesus of Nazareth, which portrays the events leading up to and including the birth, childhood and early ministry of Jesus. We are able to hear the living challenge of the Gospel spoken by a living person.
an advent celebration
December 14
All-Church Potluck
5:00 P.M.
Watkins Hall
(If your family numbers 4 or more,
please bring a maindish plus a salad,
dessert or vegetable. Each family is
to bring their own table service.)
followed by
A Christmas Musical
presented by
The Salt & Light Company
Elementary Choir
6:30 P.M.
Sanctuary The Incredible Christmas Search
Go Tell It
On The
Mountain
Presbyterians have long celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ by giving generously to the Christmas Joy Offering. As we celebrate with joy our unity in God’s family, we are providing tangible support to persons
in our community of faith.
The receipts from this offering are distributed to the Board of Pensions (50 percent) to support assistance programs and to the Committee on Higher Education (50 percent) to support the Presbyterian racial ethnic schools and colleges.
You are invited to participate in telling the Good News of Jesus Christ by giving generously to this offering. It will be collected on December 21 and 24.
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