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Christmas Eve Services December 24

 
Make plans to celebrate Christmas Eve with us on Wednesday, December 24. At 5:00 p.m. we have a service – “A Night Like No Other” – especially for children and families. Kids act out the Christmas story, and we wave glow sticks to "Silent Night."
 

Then we have a 7:00 p.m. service with traditional songs, candlelight, and communion. Both services are in the Sanctuary. Be a part of Christmas Eve at Arborlawn!
 
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Christmas Eve Services December 24

 
Make plans to celebrate Christmas Eve with us on Wednesday, December 24. At 5:00 p.m. we have a service – “A Night Like No Other” – especially for children and families. Kids act out the Christmas story, and we wave glow sticks to "Silent Night."
 

Then we have a 7:00 p.m. service with traditional songs, candlelight, and communion. Both services are in the Sanctuary. Be a part of Christmas Eve at Arborlawn!
 
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Christmas Eve Services Dec. 24, 2014

 
Make plans to celebrate Christmas Eve with us on Wednesday, December 24. At 5:00 p.m. we have a service – “A Night Like No Other” – especially for children and families. Kids act out the Christmas story, and we wave glow sticks to "Silent Night."
 

Then we have a 7:00 p.m. service with traditional songs, candlelight, and communion. Both services are in the Sanctuary. Be a part of Christmas Eve at Arborlawn!
 
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“Three Wee Kings” Musical Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m.

 
Children’s Music Experience (the choir for kids in 1st through 5th grades) invites children of all ages – as the famous Christmas song says, “kids from 1 to 92” – to its musical production “Three Wee Kings” on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel. Please help support our talented kids by attending this production!

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Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 13

 
We invite all children to join us for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.

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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent & Christmas 2014

 

Be a part of our Advent and Christmas opportunities for children during this special season on the year.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. (Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 12.) Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery. (Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 12.) 
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent and Christmas 2014

 

Here are our Advent and Christmas opportunities for children during this special season on the year.
 
December 6 and 7 – Nativity Pageant. Performances at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. each night.
 
December 7 – Second Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery.  
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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Concerts at Arborlawn: 2014 Advent & Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent
Sunday, December 14
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Do not miss this seasonal annual favorite! The Chancel Choir and The Chancel Orchestra at Arborlawn perform all new music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, including works by Roberts, Greer, and Cherwien, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching. Join us for this wonderful service of worship!
 

Noon-day Advent Recitals
Mondays, December 8 and 15
 
Arborlawn’s Noon-day Advent Recitals continue on Mondays, December 8 and 15. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel. 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 remaining lineup: Monday, December 8: The Talents of Arborlawn. Monday, December 15: The Arborlawn Men’s Quartet.
 
Schola Cantorum
Monday, December 8
7:30 p.m.
 
For many of our patrons, the Christmas season doesn’t officially begin until the Schola concerts! Join us this year for “Echoes of Christmases Past” (music by Parsons, Hassler, Bruckner) and invigorating “Carols of the Season” (music by Adams, Hella Johnson, Lauridsen, Sund, Young). This concert also includes cameo performances by the high school choir from Trinity Valley School of Fort Worth. Tickets are $10 for Adults, Seniors, and Educators, and $5 for College and High School Students. Tickets may be purchased at ScholaTexas.com, by calling 817-485-2500, or at the door.
 
Texas Boys Choir
Monday, December 15
7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2014 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choir, and congregational singing of carols. Come hear the boys as they share music samplings, both ancient and modern, from around the world. Tickets cost $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance (at TexasBoysChoir.org) or $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door.
 
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Christmas Angel Tree to Benefit Children from a Local Elementary School

 
You can help make a child’s Christmas wishes come true! The New Hope Sunday School class is hosting an Angel Tree this Christmas Season.
 

Beginning Sunday, November 30, angels will be available at tables located in the Upper and Lower Commons. Each angel will have listed on it either specific wants or needs identified by the family and school counselor. The wrapped and tagged packages are due back to the same areas no later than Sunday, December 14. Thank you for making this a special Christmas for these precious children. We greatly appreciate your kindness.
 
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Concerts at Arborlawn: 2014 Advent & Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent
Sunday, December 14
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Do not miss this seasonal annual favorite! The Chancel Choir and The Chancel Orchestra at Arborlawn perform all new music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, including works by Roberts, Greer, and Cherwien, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching. Join us for this wonderful service of worship!
 

Noon-day Advent Recitals
Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15
 
Arborlawn’s Noon-day Advent Recitals are Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel. 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: Monday, December 1: Jerry Westenkuehler and Karen Gossett playing organ and piano duets of the season. Monday, December 8: The Talents of Arborlawn. Monday, December 15: The Arborlawn Men’s Quartet.
 
Schola Cantorum
Monday, December 8
7:30 p.m.
 
For many of our patrons, the Christmas season doesn’t officially begin until the Schola concerts! Join us this year for “Echoes of Christmases Past” (music by Parsons, Hassler, Bruckner) and invigorating “Carols of the Season” (music by Adams, Hella Johnson, Lauridsen, Sund, Young). This concert also includes cameo performances by the high school choir from Trinity Valley School of Fort Worth. Tickets are $10 for Adults, Seniors, and Educators, and $5 for College and High School Students. Tickets may be purchased at ScholaTexas.com, by calling 817-485-2500, or at the door.
 
Texas Boys Choir
Monday, December 15
7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2014 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choir, and congregational singing of carols. Come hear the boys as they share music samplings, both ancient and modern, from around the world. Tickets cost $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance (at TexasBoysChoir.org) or $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door.
 
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“A Night Like No Other”: Children’s Advent 2014

 

November 30 – First Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive an Advent calendar.
 
December 6 and 7 – Nativity Pageant. Performances at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. each night.
 
December 7 – Second Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 13 – Breakfast with Santa. Join us from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for this first-time event in the Family Life Center. Come enjoy breakfast with friends and bring your camera and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can make reindeer food and other crafts to take home.
 

December 13 – Kid’s Mission Day. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for mission activities, lunch, and an afternoon movie. The cost is $10 and is for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade. Register today. Bring a friend!
 
December 13 – Parent’s Day Out. Register to join us from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and parents can spend the afternoon shopping or wrapping or just reading a book! This is for infants through Pre-K. The cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each sibling not to exceed $50 per family. Register for nursery.  
 
December 14 – Third Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift.
 
December 14 – Children’s Musical. Come enjoy “Three Wee Kings” performed by our own Children’s Music Experience kids. It is at 3:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel.
 

December 21 – Fourth Sunday of Advent. All children in Sunday School will receive a gift and preschool Sunday School will celebrate Jesus’ Birthday with special snacks.
 
December 21 – Blessing of the Animals. Bring your special pet to be blessed at 3:00 p.m. All animals are welcome.
 
December 24 – Family Christmas Eve Service. Join us at 5:00 p.m. for this special family service. The kids are all welcome to come and get in costume and join us in the telling of the Christmas Story. You can be a sheep, angel, shepherd, wise man, Mary or Joseph. Then wave your glowsticks as we sing “Silent Night.”
 
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Christmas by Candlelight Tuesday, December 9

 
All ladies are invited to attend our annual Christmas by Candlelight evening on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Commons. This is an evening to enjoy the company of others, reflect on the upcoming Christmas season, and enjoy wonderful desserts. 
 

Cost is $5 per person with the proceeds going to Camp Epic. Tables are available for hosting. One table will be gluten-free. Please sign up at the table in the Lower Commons. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Johnson.
 
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Concerts at Arborlawn: 2014 Advent & Christmas Season

 
A Festival of Advent
Sunday, December 14
8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship
 
Do not miss this seasonal annual favorite! The Chancel Choir and The Chancel Orchestra at Arborlawn perform all new music from the Advent and Christmas seasons, including works by Roberts, Greer, and Cherwien, with a few surprises thrown in. Senior Minister Ben Disney will be preaching. Join us for this wonderful service of worship!
 

Noon-day Advent Recitals
Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15
 
Arborlawn’s Noon-day Advent Recitals are Mondays, December 1, 8, and 15. The music starts at 12:00 p.m. in the Elizabeth Cramer Chapel. 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: Monday, December 1: Jerry Westenkuehler and Karen Gossett playing organ and piano duets of the season. Monday, December 8: The Talents of Arborlawn. Monday, December 15: The Arborlawn Men’s Quartet.
 
Schola Cantorum
Monday, December 8
7:30 p.m.
 
For many of our patrons, the Christmas season doesn’t officially begin until the Schola concerts! Join us this year for “Echoes of Christmases Past” (music by Parsons, Hassler, Bruckner) and invigorating “Carols of the Season” (music by Adams, Hella Johnson, Lauridsen, Sund, Young). This concert also includes cameo performances by the high school choir from Trinity Valley School of Fort Worth. Tickets are $10 for Adults, Seniors, and Educators, and $5 for College and High School Students. Tickets may be purchased at ScholaTexas.com, by calling 817-485-2500, or at the door.
 
Texas Boys Choir
Monday, December 15
7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Texas Boys Choir in its 2014 Christmas Festival Concert in Arborlawn's Sanctuary. The story of Christmas is told through the reading of Scripture and original poetry, performances by the choir, and congregational singing of carols. Come hear the boys as they share music samplings, both ancient and modern, from around the world. Tickets cost $13 for adults and $5 for students in advance (at TexasBoysChoir.org) or $15 for adults and $7 for students at the door.
 
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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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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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Flour Power selling holiday popcorn December 15 to benefit Arborlawn's Community Garden

 
The Flour Power group is selling White Chocolate M&M Popcorn (with red and green M&Ms) just in time for the season. As Flour Power says… “Add a little pop to your holiday!”
 

Look for them at special tables in the Lower Commons between services on December 15. The bags of popcorn are $5 each ("cash and carry") and will benefit the planned Arborlawn Community Garden.
 
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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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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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