Taizé Services
Wednesdays December 6, 13 & 20 @ 12:10pm
Taizé: "Taizé is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one’s being." (Brother John, Taizé Monk)
With its origins in the ecumenical community of Taizé, France, Taizé is a meditative worship service with scripture, repetitive prayer set to simple music, and silence as its hallmarks. The scripture enlightens; the prayerful music soothes; and the silence allows reflection.
The Taizé experience inspires a calmness in body, mind, and spirit leading to a profound sense of peace. We invite you to join a community of worshippers in this tranquil time to rest in God.
Christmas Ornament Craft and Pizza Party!
Wednesday December 6th @ 5:15 pm.
RSVP Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAFAF2BA1FCC25-46414282-wed
Bring your Holiday spirit and join us for a pizza party followed by decorating ornaments!
All ages welcome.
Help us decorate ornaments to be delivered to our homebound members and then create one to add to our family tree in the Narthex.
Please sign up by Tuesday, December 5th so we know how much pizza to order and please let us know if you have any diet restrictions.
Wow! A Christmas Nativity Play for Children
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 9:30am
Join us for this special performance created by our children’s creative arts and music program for kids about the birth of Jesus Christ! The play features dialogue and music.
Candlelight Carols
"The Hope of Christmas"
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 3:30 PM
Sponsored by United Women in Faith
Congregational singing of many favorite Christmas Carols Special music by the MIOpera Vocal Ensemble will grace this candlelight service.
Transportation can be arranged by contacting the church office.
Erika: office@normalfirst.org
December 9th and 10th
Saturday, December 9:10:00am to 11:00am, Before the 5pm service.
Sunday, December 10: Before 9:30am & 11:00am services
How You Can Contribute
Bring cookies to the Church Lounge (Marked for UWF Cookie Sale):
Friday, December 8th from 8:30am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday, December 9th before 8:45am
Help pack cookie boxes: Saturday, December 9th starting at 8:30am
Cookies will be $15 per box. ALL proceeds will go to UWF/UMW missions.
Questions? Contact Ginny Riggins at ginnyriggins@comcast.net or 309-825-7942, or Linda Park at park30320002yahoo.com or 309-452-7052.
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm
Join us as we carol at church members’ homes! Sign-up to let us know that you are coming! The church bus will be available to drive some of our carolers but once we are full, we ask that you drive your own car. Help us spread some Christmas cheer!
Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAFAF2BA1FCC25-46022377-christmas#/
