Zachary United Methodist Church - Advent & Christmas 2022
All worship services are at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. unless specified.
December 4 The Second Sunday of Advent
The season continues with the lighting of the Advent Wreath, the message by Rev. Josh Milliron, “Christmas Kindness”, and Holy Communion. On this day our church will be finalizing volunteers for the holiday services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
December 11 The Third Sunday of Advent
This day is a special day with a special schedule. At 9:00 a.m. is the Children’s Birthday Party for Jesus and Sunday School for youth and adults. At 10:00 a.m. everyone is invited to the sanctuary for a combined worship service. Our worship space will be decorated with Memorial & Honorary Poinsettias and the Zachary UMC Choir and Praise Team will lead us in music with a Christmas Cantata. At 11:00 a.m. everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for A Taste of Christmas that will be a meal provided for our congregation.
December 18 The Fourth Sunday of Advent
The season continues with the lighting of the Advent Wreath and the message, “Making a Difference . . . One Child at a Time” by Doug Hall, the Lead Development Officer for the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home. In worship a mission offering will be collected for the Children’s Home.
December 18 A Service for Strength & Healing at Christmas at 4:00 p.m.
As the day of Christmas draws near, some of us may feel the grief over loved ones no longer present. Others of us may feel stressed by the busyness and pressures of the season, and still others of us may feel the strain of relationships or other burdens we may carry at this time of the year. The Service for Strength and Healing at Christmas is an opportunity for us to gather together, center ourselves in God’s presence, and seek encouragement and the Lord’s strength as we approach Christmas Day. The traditional service will feature a testimony from Rev. Chris Roberts, the message “Rachel’s Tears” by Rev. Daniel Hixon, pastor of St. Francisville UMC, and familiar hymns and prayers filled with God’s promises. The service will conclude with the opportunity to receive anointing with oil and healing prayers or the option to have a time of silent prayer.
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion at 4:30 p.m. Pathway & 6:00 p.m. Traditional
Both services feature the singing of Christmas carols, a mission offering for the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, the message by Rev. Harold Babin, “God Loves You” devotional word, Holy Communion, the lighting of the Christ Candle, and the singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight.
December 25 Christmas Day service at 10:00 a.m.
On Christmas Day you are invited to gather with your family and friends for a brief traditional service celebrating the birth of our Lord. The service features the message “For Unto Us a Child is Born” by Dr. Randy Russ.
All worship services are at 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. unless specified.
December 4 The Second Sunday of Advent
The season continues with the lighting of the Advent Wreath, the message by Rev. Josh Milliron, “Christmas Kindness”, and Holy Communion. On this day our church will be finalizing volunteers for the holiday services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
December 11 The Third Sunday of Advent
This day is a special day with a special schedule. At 9:00 a.m. is the Children’s Birthday Party for Jesus and Sunday School for youth and adults. At 10:00 a.m. everyone is invited to the sanctuary for a combined worship service. Our worship space will be decorated with Memorial & Honorary Poinsettias and the Zachary UMC Choir and Praise Team will lead us in music with a Christmas Cantata. At 11:00 a.m. everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for A Taste of Christmas that will be a meal provided for our congregation.
December 18 The Fourth Sunday of Advent
The season continues with the lighting of the Advent Wreath and the message, “Making a Difference . . . One Child at a Time” by Doug Hall, the Lead Development Officer for the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home. In worship a mission offering will be collected for the Children’s Home.
December 18 A Service for Strength & Healing at Christmas at 4:00 p.m.
As the day of Christmas draws near, some of us may feel the grief over loved ones no longer present. Others of us may feel stressed by the busyness and pressures of the season, and still others of us may feel the strain of relationships or other burdens we may carry at this time of the year. The Service for Strength and Healing at Christmas is an opportunity for us to gather together, center ourselves in God’s presence, and seek encouragement and the Lord’s strength as we approach Christmas Day. The traditional service will feature a testimony from Rev. Chris Roberts, the message “Rachel’s Tears” by Rev. Daniel Hixon, pastor of St. Francisville UMC, and familiar hymns and prayers filled with God’s promises. The service will conclude with the opportunity to receive anointing with oil and healing prayers or the option to have a time of silent prayer.
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion at 4:30 p.m. Pathway & 6:00 p.m. Traditional
Both services feature the singing of Christmas carols, a mission offering for the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, the message by Rev. Harold Babin, “God Loves You” devotional word, Holy Communion, the lighting of the Christ Candle, and the singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight.
December 25 Christmas Day service at 10:00 a.m.
On Christmas Day you are invited to gather with your family and friends for a brief traditional service celebrating the birth of our Lord. The service features the message “For Unto Us a Child is Born” by Dr. Randy Russ.