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Women’s Sunday Morning Advent Study Begins November 16

 
We invite women of all ages to participate in an Advent Study based on the book “The Women of Christmas” by Liz Curtis Higgs.
 

The study begins Sunday, November 16 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 231. (This is the former Parlor that is now in renovation into offices. For the second week and beyond, the study will be held in Room 224.) Through small group discussion you can prepare for the Savior to enter your heart, your mind, and your life in a vibrant, new way this holiday season. For more details, please contact Kelly Keller or Debbie Shannon.
 
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WoW Advent Study: “The Greatest Gift” Wednesdays Through November 19

 
The Women of the Word group is having an Advent study Wednesdays October 29 through November 19 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Room 222. The study is based on Ann Voskamp's book “The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas.”
 

Voskamp celebrates the majesty of God’s greatest gift to us - his son, Jesus Christ - through the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree. Books may be purchased on Amazon, through Christianbooks.com, and at LifeWay. For questions or registrations, please contact Dana Cook or Pam Horton.
 
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Christmas Eve Services: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Services

 
We're having two Christmas Eve services this year as described below. Valet parking will be available for each service in the Briarhaven Road parking lot on the east side of the Sanctuary. Child care is also available during each service. To reserve child care, contact Stephanie Gravley.
 
5:00 p.m.
Family Christmas Eve Service:
All Children Invited to Help Act Out Nativity Story
 
Make plans to attend this very meaningful service with your kids. All kids will be invited to dress as a nativity character as they arrive at the service. We will sing familiar Christmas Carols, watch the children act out the nativity story, wave our glow sticks to Silent Night, and hear a short sermon.
 

There will be no communion during the 5:00 p.m. service this year, but you are welcome to take communion in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel after the service is over.
 
7:00 p.m.
Traditional Christmas Eve Service
Celebration, Communion, Candlelight
 
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a Christmas Eve carol and candle lighting service as we celebrate the sacrament of communion together.
 

Arborlawn’s Chancel Choir and The Chancel Orchestra at Arborlawn lead in the singing of traditional carols in this traditional service for the entire family.
 
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Family Advent Worship: 10:00 a.m. Dec. 22 in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel

 
Families of all ages, join us for our Family Advent Worship Service this Sunday, December 22, in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel starting at 10:00 a.m.
 

This service is for families to worship and learn together. There will be familiar songs, a children’s sermon, movement, and a special gift for the children.
 
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Tell Me a Story: The Advent Journey

 
As long as anyone can remember it’s been that way. Someone begins the conversation with a question: “Do you remember when…?” and the stories begin to flow. The stories we tell are more than a recollection of dates and facts. The stories we tell become the narrative of our lives and the framework for what we will become.
 

The Advent journey is about story. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we’re telling and sharing the stories of the moment the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. It’s our story. It’s God’s story. Join us for this sermon series and rediscover the ancient stories of God coming in the form of a child to redeem the world. Immanuel God with us!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Tell Me a Story: The Advent Journey

 
As long as anyone can remember it’s been that way. Someone begins the conversation with a question: “Do you remember when…?” and the stories begin to flow. The stories we tell are more than a recollection of dates and facts. The stories we tell become the narrative of our lives and the framework for what we will become.
 

The Advent journey is about story. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we’re telling and sharing the stories of the moment the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. It’s our story. It’s God’s story. Join us for this sermon series and rediscover the ancient stories of God coming in the form of a child to redeem the world. Immanuel God with us!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Family Advent Worship Services: December 15 and 22

 
Families of all ages, join us for Family Advent Worship Services this season. These services will be held in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel starting at 10:00 a.m. and are for families to worship and learn together. There will be familiar songs, a children's sermon, movement, and a special gift for the children at each service.
 

Families, you will not want to miss this opportunity to worship together. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Bellamy or Kim Cordell.
 
Also, Children's Sunday School will feature a Celebration of Jesus' Birthday on December 22.
 
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Concerts at Arborlawn: 2013 Advent and Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent:
Sunday, December 15
11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Experience this annual seasonal favorite as The Chancel Choir and The Orchestra at Arborlawn perform carols, two suites by Randol Bass, and other music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching as well. Celebrate the Advent Season with us.
 

Texas Boys Choir:
Monday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2013 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The concert is titled Hail Gladdening Light and features all performing choirs of the organization.
 

The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choirs, and congregational singing of carols. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance, and $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door. Tickets may be purchased at TexasBoysChoir.org.
 
Noon-day Advent Recitals
conclude December 18
 
Arborlawn's Noon-day Advent Recitals conclude on Wednesday, December 18. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Enjoy hearing the Talents of Arborlawn, then stay for a light lunch afterward in the Family Life Center. The luncheon benefits Arborlawn's youth choir, Cantabile.
 
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Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Services

 
We're having two Christmas Eve services this year as described below. Valet parking will be available for each service in the Briarhaven Road parking lot on the east side of the Sanctuary. Child care is also available during each service. To reserve child care, contact Stephanie Gravley.
 
5:00 p.m.
Family Christmas Eve Service:
All Children Invited to Help Act Out Nativity Story
 
Make plans to attend this very meaningful service with your kids. All kids will be invited to dress as a nativity character as they arrive at the service. We will sing familiar Christmas Carols, watch the children act out the nativity story, wave our glow sticks to Silent Night, and hear a short sermon.
 

There will be no communion during the 5:00 p.m. service this year, but you are welcome to take communion in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel after the service is over.
 
7:00 p.m.
Traditional Christmas Eve Service
Celebration, Communion, Candlelight
 
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a Christmas Eve carol and candle lighting service as we celebrate the sacrament of communion together.
 

Arborlawn’s Chancel Choir and The Chancel Orchestra at Arborlawn lead in the singing of traditional carols in this traditional service for the entire family.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Blessing of the Animals: December 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (Come-and-Go)

 
For the second year, Arborlawn is holding a special service of Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, December 22, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The Service of Blessing will take place in the outer courtyard next to the Sanctuary entrance off of Briarhaven Road. The service is come-and-go during that hour.
 

In the Gospels, the animals are the first to see and receive the blessing of the birth of the newborn Savior. Pets and animals are also very important parts of our families. Rev. Ben Disney and Rev. DeAndrea Dare will both be present to bless individual pets and animals.
 
We encourage you to bring your pets and animals of all sizes and breeds for this service. For the safety of the animals and others, we encourage you to secure your pets and animals properly.
 
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Nativity Pageant: CANCELED for this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8

 
December 6, 8:50 a.m. Update: The Nativity Pageant has been canceled due to the extreme inclement weather in Fort Worth. Merry Christmas everyone, and we'll enjoy the pageant next year!
 
Arborlawn's Nativity Pageant - our annual holiday tradition - is this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8. Due to the weather situation, the event has been moved indoors to the Family Life Center. The animals will be here (outside!) so you can still visit with and pet them as you do every year. Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night. We hope you'll enjoy all of the festivities with us.
 
Join your fellow travelers on the journey to Bethlehem. Meet the townspeople, the innkeepers, and the shepherds. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph and that wondrous night. Experience the simplicity and majesty of visiting the Manger. Continue a tradition, or see it for the first time.
 
Again this year we are raising awareness of Arborlawn's Food Pantry by asking for canned goods donations. We appreciate your support of this ministry.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Tell Me a Story: The Advent Journey

 
As long as anyone can remember it’s been that way. Someone begins the conversation with a question: “Do you remember when…?” and the stories begin to flow. The stories we tell are more than a recollection of dates and facts. The stories we tell become the narrative of our lives and the framework for what we will become.
 

The Advent journey is about story. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we’re telling and sharing the stories of the moment the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. It’s our story. It’s God’s story. Join us for this sermon series and rediscover the ancient stories of God coming in the form of a child to redeem the world. Immanuel God with us!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Family Advent Worship Services: December 8, 15, and 22

 
Families of all ages, join us for Family Advent Worship Services this season. These services will be held in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel starting at 10:00 a.m. and are for families to worship and learn together. There will be familiar songs, a children's sermon, movement, and a special gift for the children at each service.
 

Families, you will not want to miss this opportunity to worship together. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Bellamy or Kim Cordell.
 
Also, Children's Sunday School will feature a Celebration of Jesus' Birthday on December 22.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: 2013 Advent & Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent
Sunday, December 15
11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Experience this annual seasonal favorite as The Chancel Choir and The Orchestra at Arborlawn perform carols, two suites by Randol Bass, and other music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching as well. Celebrate the Advent Season with us.
 

Noon-day Advent Recitals
Wednesdays
December 11 and 18
 
Arborlawn's Noon-day Advent Recitals continue on Wednesdays, December 11 and 18. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The recitals feature local Arborlawn talent and guest artists. We hope you'll make every opportunity to be present for these inspirational concerts. Stay for a light lunch afterward in the Family Life Center. The luncheons benefit Arborlawn's youth choir, Cantabile.
 

The December 11 recital features Rebecca Arden playing the harp. Rebecca is the granddaughter of Arborlawn members Doug & Chloe Webb. On Wednesday, December 18 enjoy The Talents of Arborlawn.
 
Schola Cantorum
Monday, December 9
7:30 p.m.  [12/9/13, 12:15 p.m. Update: Due to the continuing effects of the winter storm, tonight's concert is canceled.]
 
Concerts at Arborlawn and Schola Cantorum of Texas present When Old Becomes New, the 51st Gift of Music at Christmas with carols and other songs of the season, on Monday, December 9 in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. Pre-concert by Trinity Valley School Choir at 7:00 p.m. with the concert by Schola following at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door: $10 General Admission, $5 College and High School Students.
 
Texas Boys Choir
Monday, December 16
7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2013 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The concert is titled Hail Gladdening Light and features all performing choirs of the organization. The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choirs, and congregational singing of carols. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance, and $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door. Tickets may be purchased at TexasBoysChoir.org.
 
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Blessing of the Animals: December 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (Come-and-Go)

 
For the second year, Arborlawn is holding a special service of Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, December 22, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. The Service of Blessing will take place in the outer courtyard next to the Sanctuary entrance off of Briarhaven Road. The service is come-and-go during that hour.
 

In the Gospels, the animals are the first to see and receive the blessing of the birth of the newborn Savior. Pets and animals are also very important parts of our families. Rev. Ben Disney and Rev. DeAndrea Dare will both be present to bless individual pets and animals.
 
We encourage you to bring your pets and animals of all sizes and breeds for this service. For the safety of the animals and others, we encourage you to secure your pets and animals properly.
 
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Nativity Pageant: Indoors this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8

 
Arborlawn's Nativity Pageant - our annual holiday tradition - is this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8. Due to the weather situation, the event has been moved indoors to the Family Life Center. The animals will be here (outside!) so you can still visit with and pet them as you do every year. Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night. We hope you'll enjoy all of the festivities with us.
 

Join your fellow travelers on the journey to Bethlehem. Meet the townspeople, the innkeepers, and the shepherds. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph and that wondrous night. Experience the simplicity and majesty of visiting the Manger. Continue a tradition, or see it for the first time.
 
Again this year we are raising awareness of Arborlawn's Food Pantry by asking for canned goods donations. We appreciate your support of this ministry.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Tell Me a Story: The Advent Journey

 
As long as anyone can remember it’s been that way. Someone begins the conversation with a question: “Do you remember when…?” and the stories begin to flow. The stories we tell are more than a recollection of dates and facts. The stories we tell become the narrative of our lives and the framework for what we will become.
 

The Advent journey begins with a story. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, we’ll be telling and sharing the stories of the moment the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. It’s our story. It’s God’s story. Join us as we embark on a new sermon series and rediscover the ancient stories of God coming in the form of a child to redeem the world. Immanuel God with us!
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org

Concerts at Arborlawn: 2013 Advent & Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent
Sunday, December 15
11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Experience this annual seasonal favorite as The Chancel Choir and The Orchestra at Arborlawn perform carols, two suites by Randol Bass, and other music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching as well. Celebrate the Advent Season with us.
 

Noon-day Advent Recitals
Wednesdays
December 4, 11, and 18
 
Arborlawn's Noon-day Advent Recitals are Wednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The recitals feature local Arborlawn talent and guest artists. We hope you'll make every opportunity to be present for these inspirational concerts. Stay for a light lunch afterward in the Family Life Center. The luncheons benefit Arborlawn's youth choir, Cantabile.
 
This year's lineup: Wednesday, December 4: Jerry Westenkuehler and Karen Gossett playing organ and piano duets. Wednesday, December 11: Rebecca Arden playing the harp. (Rebecca is Arborlawn members Doug & Chloe Webb's granddaughter.) Wednesday, December 18: The Talents of Arborlawn.
 
Schola Cantorum
Monday, December 9
7:30 p.m.
 
Concerts at Arborlawn and Schola Cantorum of Texas present When Old Becomes New, the 51st Gift of Music at Christmas with carols and other songs of the season, on Monday, December 9 in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. Pre-concert by Trinity Valley School Choir at 7:00 p.m. with the concert by Schola following at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door: $10 General Admission, $5 College and High School Students.
 
Texas Boys Choir
Monday, December 16
7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2013 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The concert is titled Hail Gladdening Light and features all performing choirs of the organization. The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choirs, and congregational singing of carols. Tickets are $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance, and $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door. Tickets may be purchased at TexasBoysChoir.org.
 
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Family Advent Worship Services: December 8, 15, and 22

 
Families of all ages, join us for Family Advent Worship Services this season. These services will be held in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel starting at 10:00 a.m. and are for families to worship and learn together. There will be familiar songs, a children's sermon, movement, and a special gift for the children at each service.
 
Families, you will not want to miss this opportunity to worship together. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Bellamy or Kim Cordell.
 
Also, Children's Sunday School will feature a Celebration of Jesus' Birthday on December 22.
 
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Nativity Pageant: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8

 
Arborlawn's Nativity Pageant - our annual holiday tradition - is Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 in the area just south of the SAM Building. Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night. We hope you'll enjoy all of the festivities with us. (In the event of rainy weather, the Nativity Pageant will move inside to the Family Life Center.)
 

Join your fellow travelers on the journey to Bethlehem. Meet the townspeople, the innkeepers, and the shepherds. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph and that wondrous night. Experience the simplicity and majesty of visiting the Manger. Continue a tradition, or see it for the first time.
 
Again this year we are raising awareness of Arborlawn's Food Pantry by asking for canned goods donations. We appreciate your support of this ministry.
 
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ArborlawnUMC.org