An Advent Sermon Series using the backdrop of the locations associated with Jesus’ birth to talk about faith, hope, peace, joy, and love in preparation for the Christmas story.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service

Join FUMC for our Candlelight Christmas Eve worship service on Wednesday, December 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Worship from home on Christmas Eve live at 6:00 p.m. online and on TV-KJBO or watch the broadcast on Fox (KJTL) at 9:30 p.m.

Advent Studies

2025 Advent Devotional

Copies of “Word Among Us,” a 2025 Advent Devotional by John Fillmore, are available for purchase in the church office. Standard and large print editions are available for $5 each. Contact the church office for more information.

Sunday School

Adult Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. Each Sunday School class will begin an Advent Study on November 23. Contact Georgia Harrison for more information on individual Sunday School Classes.

  • Genesis Class—”Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels” by Magrey R. deVega
  • Exodus Class—Advent with the Bible Project
  • Aldersgate Class—”A Child is Born: A Beginner’s Guide to Nativity Stories” by Amy-Jill Levine
  • Eagles Class—”The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem” by Adam Hamilton
  • Bi-the-Way Class—”Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation” by Will Willimon
  • Journey Class—”On the Way to Bethlehem: An Advent Study” by Rob Fuquay
  • Berean Class—Advent Biblical studies
  • Seekers Class—A Christmas Carol: A study of the creators and stories behind 5 beloved carols
Thursday Bible Study

The Thursday Bible Study group will begin an Advent book study, “A Child Is Born” by Amy-Jill Levine, on November 20. The Thursday Bible Study group meets on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Room (110) and online.

Weekly Advent Meditations and Lunch

Join FUMC on Wednesdays, December 3-17, for a time of prayer and meditation with Advent and Christmas music in the Sanctuary beginning at 12:10 p.m. Following the meditation, a light lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. Contact the church office for more information.

First Wednesday Dinner and Dessert Buffet

Join us for dinner on Wednesday, December 3, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The cost of the meal is $5/person or $20 max/family. In December, we’ll feature the popular Dessert Buffet—bring a dessert, share a dessert at this First Wednesday!

Poinsettia Orders

Christmas Poinsettias, given in honor or memory of loved ones, can be ordered through December 10. Poinsettias are $15 each. Please download, fill out, and return the order form with payment to the church office by December 10.