Christmas Children's Programs

It has been a busy month and remember, there will be a family friendly Christmas Eve worship service at 4 PM, everyone is welcome.

You can watch the Children's Christmas Pageant "A Super Hero Christmas on YahooTube:

Here are some photos from Breakfast with Santa and the Pageant:

2012 December Program

Christmas Worship Schedule

 

Sunday December 16th

9:30 a.m. - Worship and Children's Christmas Program
The highlight of this worship will be the annual Children's Christmas Program, "A Superhero Christmas" - Word on the street is there is a new Superhero in town.

Sunday December 23rd

9:30 a.m. - Worship and Christmas Cantata
This year the Christmas Cantata will feature a collection of songs influenced by the rhythms and sounds of the Appalachian foothills, an undeniable blend of simplicity and strength.  It will be performed as part of Sunday's worship service.

Monday December 24th - Christmas Eve

4:00 p.m. - Family Worship
This service will be an interactive family experience. It will include our carols and will focus on the Journey to Find Jesus, inviting the children to travel around the Sanctuary in search of the baby Jesus.  The children will again be invited to serve Holy Communion.

10:30 p.m. - Music Program
Christmas Cantata: "I Hear the Prophet Callin' " by Pepper Choplin

11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
This is our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, rich with sacred music provided by the choir, and the sharing of Holy Communion. Worship will conclude at midnight as candlelight is passed to everyone, and the darkened sanctuary is illuminated.

Christmas Pageant - Sunday 12/16

Sunday December 16th

9:30 a.m. - Worship and Children's Christmas Program
The highlight of this worship will be the annual Children's Christmas Program, "A Superhero Christmas" - Word on the street is there is a new Superhero in town.

 (Final Dress Rehearsal - Saturday 12/15 10 am)

Breakfast With Santa - 12/8

 

 

Come Enjoy Our Annual

Breakfast With Santa

Saturday December 8th
9:30 to 11:00 AM
LPUMC Fellowship Hall

 

All families with children birth to 10 years are invited to attend.  No reservations are necessary!  The breakfast menu is:  bagels, cream cheese, peanut butter, jams & jelly, fruit, cookies, juice and milk.  Come and enjoy making crafts and have your child’s picture taken with Santa! 

This is a FREE event, sponsored by the WCDANS.

Advent-Christmas Sermon Series

Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season – Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier just to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism, and busyness rob us of our peace and joy and rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration


This Christmas, cut through the hype that leaves you exhausted and broke at the end of the year. Instead, experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us

Sermon Series:

12/2 - Expect a Miracle
Who is it that brings light to the darkness of the world?

12/9 - Giving Up On Perfect
What does the “perfect” Christmas look like to you?

12/24 - Christmas Eve: Jesus’ Wish List
What does Jesus want for Christmas?

12/31 - By a Different Road
What road have you been walking this past year?

Christmas Worship Schedule

Sunday 12/18 9:30 a.m. -
Worship and Children's Christmas Program

The highlight of this worship will be the annual Children's Christmas Program

Saturday December 24th - Christmas Eve

4:00 p.m. - Family Worship

This service will be an interactive family experience. It will include our carols and will focus on the Journey to Find Jesus, inviting the children to travel around the Sanctuary in search of the baby Jesus. The children will again be invited to serve Holy Communion.

10:30 p.m. - Music Program

11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship

This is our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, rich with sacred music provided by the choir, and the sharing of Holy Communion. Worship will conclude at midnight as candlelight is passed to everyone, and the darkened sanctuary is illuminated.

Sunday December 25th - Christmas Day

9:30 a.m. - Christmas Morning Service

This service will be an interactive
Come join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Breakfast With Santa - 12/10

Saturday, December 10th
10:00-11:30 a.m
Fellowship Hall @ LPUMC 2300 Lafayette Ave.

Children under the age of 10 years and their parents are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast and a visit with Santa.
This event is open to members and friends.
Fun, food and pictures with Santa will be provided at no cost. Just come and enjoy!

Christmas Eve Schedule - Dec. 24th

4:00 p.m. - Family Worship

This service will be an interactive family experience. It will include our carols and will focus on the Journey to Find Jesus, inviting the children to travel around the Sanctuary in search of the baby Jesus. The children will again be invited to serve Holy Communion.

10:30 p.m. - Music Program

11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship

This is our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, rich with sacred music provided by the choir, and the sharing of Holy Communion. Worship will conclude at midnight as candlelight is passed to everyone, and the darkened sanctuary is illuminated.

Come join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Breakfast with Santa - Sat December 11th - 9:30 AM

Saturday, December 11 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Children under the age of 10 years and their parents are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast and a visit with Santa. This event is open to members and friends.

Fun, food and pictures with Santa will be provided at no cost. Just come and enjoy!

Sponsored by the WCDANS and friends

Photos of LPUMC at Christmas

Lafayette Park UMC participated in the 2009 Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour. One of our guests took some great photos of the church and the jazz band that was entertaining. Our thanks to Crystal Rolfe.



View all the photos . . .

Christmas Eve Schedule - Dec. 24th

4:00 p.m. - Family Worship

This service will be an interactive family experience. It will include our carols and will focus on the Journey to Find Jesus, inviting the children to travel around the Sanctuary in search of the baby Jesus. The children will again be invited to serve Holy Communion.

9:30 p.m. - Fellowship Gathering

A Christmas Eve Fellowship Gathering will begin at LPUMC. Bring your family and friends to meet your church family and share Christmas cookies and hot chocolate.

10:30 p.m. - Music Program

11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship

This is our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship, rich with sacred music provided by the choir, and the sharing of Holy Communion. Worship will conclude at midnight as candlelight is passed to everyone, and the darkened sanctuary is illuminated.

Come join us to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Christmas Cantata - Sunday Dec 20th 10 AM

What is a Cantata? It's a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment that tells a story.

Please join us on Sunday December 20th for our annual Christmas Cantata. Instead of our usual worship, we will turn the entire service over to music. From Joy to the World, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, and the Glory of the Lord we'll have a full hour of special Christmas Carols.

Breakfast with Santa - Sat December 12th - 9:30 AM

Saturday, December 12 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Children under the age of 10 years and their parents are invited to join us in Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast and a visit with Santa.

Fun, food and pictures with Santa will be provided at no cost. Just come and enjoy!
Sponsored by the WCDANS and friends

Kingdom House Christmas Shop

Look for the Christmas trees in the hallways leading into the sanctuary. These trees are decorated with a wish list that has been provided from Kingdom House for their Christmas Shop.

The Kingdom House Christmas Shop serves needy families from the urban area through offering parents an opportunity to come and select age-appropriate gifts and clothing for their children from tables laden with new, unwrapped gifts and good clothing (new and used). Then mom or dad receive wrapping paper and ribbons, so they can lovingly prepare each gift and set them under the tree for their children. It's not just a gift for the child, but a gift of respect for the parent who is assisted in being the gift-giver.

We are collecting items for delivery on Friday, December 11th so they can get ready to distribute them. There is a large box next to each tree to place your donations.

On the back of the wish list is a list of times that they also need volunteers to help with the gift shop. If you have any time available, they would love the extra hands.

Thank you in advance for your extravagant generosity!

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