All Things Advent 2020

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11/29 ADVENT BEGINS!
Join us in worship for All I Want for Christmas
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12/6 BELLS & CAROLS
Bells perform beloved carols & we hear stories of
Advent
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12/13 KIDS (video) PAGEANT
AND last day to drop off gifts for the Caring Tree
The one where the kids tell the story and get some help from some familiar faces
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12/15 WRAP IT UP
Sign up as a family unit to come help us wrap up all the gifts donated to the caring tree
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12/20 POINSETTIAS
This is the last day to purchase Poinsettias in honor or remembrance of a loved one
TRAVELERS CHRISTMAS EVE 4pm
Join us by the fire pit in the Picnic Area by the gym as we celebrate Christmas Eve as a church family before traveling to go see family
PASTORS AT 6 FEET ADVENT EXTRAVAGANZA
Covid carols by the piano, virtual choir, and teachers in the community. How could you miss?
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12/24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
4PM OUTSIDE
Join us for a family friendly social-distanced Christmas Eve experience. Bring your own lawn chair or join us from
6PM OUTSIDE
Join us for a family friendly social-distanced Christmas Eve experience. Bring your own lawn chair or join us from
6pm TRADITIONAL (Streamed)
Join us for Traditional Christmas Eve in the sanctuary or online.
11pm MODERN (Streamed)
Join us for a reflective service led by acoustic guitar as we draw close to the dawn of
Christmas Day.
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12/25 CHRISTMAS COOKIE DROP
Sign up as a family unit to deliver cookies in the afternoon to workers (fire fighters, police, and retail workers) on Christmas Day.
SERVE THIS ADVENT
CARING TREE
You can pick up a tree tag in person in the narthex or digitally between November 22nd - December 12th.
Click here to pick a tag online!
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*PLEASE BRING ALL GIFTS UNWRAPPED
WRAP IT UP
Grab your family and come help us wrap up all the gifts brought in for the Caring Tree so that our helpful elves can go deliver them in time for Christmas!
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DROP
TWO WAYS TO SERVE!
1) Drop store bought, sealed cookie packages to church between December 20th - 24th.
2) Sign up as a family to deliver Christmas Cookies on Christmas Day to the wonderful workers in our community at work from fire fighters to retail employees.
POINSETTIAS
Order Poinsettias for display at our Christmas Eve Services in honor or remembrance of loved ones. You can order up until December 20th and the cost is $25 per poinsettia.
REGISTER FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
In a year of change, find comfort in the simplicity of candlelight and the story of God's love found in a child. At First United Methodist Church Cleburne, all are welcome and we want to meet you where you are comfortable this Christmas Eve - online (6pm & 11pm) or outdoors (4pm & 6pm).
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We do ask that you reserve your spot for our outdoor worship services so that we make sure we are are fully prepared to host everyone in the lawn. If you wish to stay in your car please make sure to reserve your spot early as parking spots with clear visibility are limited. You can reserve your spot below by clicking on your preferred service time and completing the form online or you can call the Church Office (Mon - Thur 8am - 4pm) to reserve your spots on the phone [817-645-6392].
The 6pm & 11pm service will be streamed on Youtube and Facebook (click here for more information on streaming).

TRAVELERS
Join us December 20th at 4pm, outside around the fire pit located in the ORAMA park (tucked in the space between the Chapel and the gym). We'll sing beloved Christmas Songs and send off one another with blessings for traveling mercies.
[No Registration Necessary]
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*Subject to Weather
4PM OUTDOORS
Join us for this outdoor family friendly Christmas Eve Service. Bring your lawn chairs and bundle up or stay in the warmth of your car (parking spots are limited). Reserve your spot on the lawn or car by registering for this Merry Christmas Eve Service Outside.
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*Subject to Weather
6PM TRADITIONAL ONLINE
Take in the beauty of Christmas Eve, join us online for a Traditional Christmas Eve service. Service will be live on Youtube and Facebook.
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6PM OUTDOORS
Join us for this outdoor family friendly Christmas Eve Service. Bring your lawn chairs and bundle up or stay in the warmth of your car (parking spots are limited). Reserve your spot on the lawn or car by registering for this Merry Christmas Eve Service Outside.
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*Subject to Weather
11PM MODERN ONLINE
Join us for a modern contemplative service that brings warmth to the heart as we draw close to the dawning of Christmas Day.
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WATCH LIVE STREAM OF CHRISTMAS EVE
Join us online for the live streaming of our 6pm Traditional Sanctuary Christmas Eve Service and out 11pm Modern Christmas Eve Service. Be sure to bring your own candle to light and sing Silent Night with the congregation at the end of the service! For the best streaming experience we recommend watching on YouTube, but we'll also be on Facebook where you'll be able to engage with more people in the comment section.
Wherever you gather with us, we cannot wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
YOUTUBE
ADVENT IN A BOX

In a year that was not what any of us anticipated, one of its hidden beauties was the invitation to hold onto the most important things in life: our faith, our family, and good music. This Advent we want to help you hold onto these simple blessings, and we’ll come alongside your family each week with this Advent in a Box.
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And throughout the week we hope each time you notice your Advent in a Box you’ll be reminded that your church family loves you.
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May your family draw closer to the wonder of this Advent Season each time you gather for worship and around a simple box with candles.
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need a box? Email churchoffice@fumccleburne.com
Download the Devo Guide Here