Christmas Sunday
Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: Luke 2:1-20
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” (Verses 10-12)
The key dates of the 2022 Christmas season are:
Decatur Tree & Wreath Sale
The 15th Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale at First Christian Church of Decatur is celebrating another successful sold-out year! Proceeds benefit church and community ministries in the City of Decatur, including the Decatur Toy Park.
Teddy Bear Ministry
Every year, Gentle Spirit Christian Church collects teddy bears and stuffed animals during the Advent season and distributes them to patients in local hospitals and hospices to spread Christmas cheer and let them know they’re not alone. To participate, you can either bring a teddy bear(s) to a church service or contact the church office to arrange to drop them off.
Second Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: John 1:1-18
No one has ever seen God, not so much as a glimpse. This one-of-a-kind God-Expression, who exists at the very heart of the Heavenly Parent, has made God plain as day. (Verse 18)
First Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar
Reading: Luke 2:41-52
Didn’t you know that I had to be here, dealing with the things of my Creator? (Verse 49b)
Second Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: Matthew 5:3-12
Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)
First Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar
Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
… redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law. (Verse 5)
Midnight Meditation: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Concelebrated with First Christian Church of Decatur
Officiants:
Second Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: Luke 2:41-52
His mother said, ‘Young man, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been half out of our minds looking for you.’ (Verse 48)
First Sunday after Christmas
Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Reading: Matthew 2:13-23
A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. (Verse 18)
