First Christian Church

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Hanging of the Greens
A tradition of FCC is to complete the Christmas decorating of the Sanctuary and Chapel during the worship services on the first Sunday of Advent. With singing of traditional carols and readings about the many traditions, we "Deck the Halls" on this joyous Sunday.

At 5 PM this ecumenical event is held at the Salem Golf Course. It is a great way to welcome in the true meaning of Christmas. Dress warm, bring your lantern. Lanterns will be available for loan or purchase. A walk along the edge of the woods will bring you to the manger scene protrayed by our youth and a brief message about Christmas. Arrive early as the walk begins promptly at 5 PM.

At 11:30 am the Christian Women's Fellowship are having a "Christmas Tea & Treasures" in the Fellowship Hall. Please join them for a delicious lunch, shop for Treasures and enjoy the program, "Christmas in the Nativity". Tickets are $12 each and are on sale after church services.

Advent Experience Faire for Sunday School Children and their parents from 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Christmas Potluck. We will meet in the Parlor for a salad potluck lunch, tea, knitting, prayer and fellowship.

Childrens Christmas Program, at 11 am service. The children will tell the story of the birth of Jesus as only our children can. Their program, How Granny Got Her Spirit Back will feature a heart-warming story and familiar holiday tunes.

Following the Christmas program will be Birthday Party for Jesus
Happy Birthday Jesus! Birthday Cake and punch for the baby Jesus!

Youth Holiday Auction. Please join us for a time of holiday shopping, fellowship, and fun. This is a time to help our Youth raise funds for their summer Mission Trip to Nashville! The auction goes from 8:30 am-1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Light snacks are provided. Please come and support our youth!

The Family Service at 6:30 pm celebrates Christs birth with songs of praise, visual aids and participation by children and families in an informal setting.

The Candle Light Communion Service at 11:00 p.m. features music by the Chancel Choir, soloists and small ensembles and the organ and Hand Bell Choir, as well as readings from the scriptures of the birth of Jesus. A communion service and lighting of candles concludes the service.

Christmas at Noon
Wednesday, December 1 @ 12:05 Sounds of the Holidays on Flutes

Wednesday, December 8 @ 12:05 Sounds Christmas via Brad Hirsch and his steel pan drum

Wednesday, December 15 @ 12:05 La Navtivit du Seigneur(The Navitity of the Savior) an organ work by the French composerOlivier Messier, Christopher Wicks on organ, readings in French and English

YOU ARE INVITED TO BRING A SACK LUNCH OR TAKE OUT TO EAT DURING
PERFORMACES, ALL EVENTS WILL END AT 12:50

Advent @ the Movies
One of the joys of the Christmas season is watching our favorite Christmas movies.Movie writers have long taken Biblical themes and used them in movies.Each Sunday during Advent, we are going to pull the Biblical themes out of Christmas movies.
1stSunday of Advent (Nov. 28th) The Christmas Story. Sometimes what we think we need can lead to unintended consequences.
2ndSunday of Advent (Dec. 5th) Its a Wonderful Life. Purpose and meaning that we all need in order to have wonderful life.
3rdSunday of Advent (Dec. 12th) The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Christmas has a much deeper meaning than Christmas (at the 11 AM service our children will present How Granny Got Her Spirit Back.

4thSunday of Advent (Dec. 19th) The Miracle on 34thStreet. This classic movie reminds us of the importance of faith.

Beliefs and practices usually associated with Disciples include:
Open Communion. The Lord's Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief. Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion. In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church. All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry of believers. Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.