Current Worship Series: Advent

November 28 – Current

The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
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December 26, 2021

Message: Emmanuel = Jesus in the House!

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52

  • Nancy Janson, Liturgist
  • Jelinda Blum, Children’s Message
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Stephen Benson, Videography
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2021 | 8 p.m.

Message: What a Gift

Scripture: Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7, John 1:1-5

  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Bell Choir Director, Laural Clark
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor, Children’s Moment
  • Debra Bostron, Barbara Cooke, Emily Anderson, Patrick Lyons, Mary Anne Espenshade, Jim Quindlen and Antuan Hairston, Liturgists and Vocals

Christmas Eve Family Service
December 24, 2021 | 4 p.m.

Message: What a Gift

Scripture: Luke 2: 1 – 7, Luke 2: 8-14; Luke 2: 15-20

  • Edie Candee, Liturgist
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Stephen Benson, Videography
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor, Children’s Moment

December 19, 2021

Message: A Room with a View of Love

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5a ; Luke 1:39-45

The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
 

  • Jim Quindlen, Liturgist
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Donna Benson, Children’s Message
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Stephen Benson, Videography
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor

December 12, 2021

Message: How Much Is Enough Joy?

Scripture: Isaiah 12: 2-6; Luke 3:7-18

The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
 

  • Dessie Mosley, Liturgist
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Laural Clark, Handbell Director
  • Saint James Handbell Director
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Stephen Benson, Videography
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor / Children’s Message

December 5, 2021

Message: A Place at the Table Brings Peace

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3: 1-6 (CEB)

  • Debra Bostron, Liturgist
  • Edie Candee, Children’s Message
  • Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
  • Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
  • Saint James Chancel Choir
  • Stephen Benson, Videography
  • Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor