Lower United Methodist Church (LUMC) at 120 Lower Church Road, Hartfield, invites everyone to join them for worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday when they will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent. LUMC Pastor Yosub’s sermon will be “Our Just Peace.”
The Martha-Sarah Circle of the United Women in Faith will meet in the LUMC Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m.
All are welcome each Wednesday for a time of group prayer beginning at 5 p.m.
Info: lowerumc.org
Before you start planning for Santa Claus and resurrecting your Christmas tree, you will want to join family and friends and come out to see the live manger scene as Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) celebrates the birth of Jesus. The living Nativity event is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, off General Puller Highway (Route 33) at Route 638 in Middlesex County’s Christchurch community. The rain date is Dec. 15.
Visit with the kings and shepherds. Take a peek at live animals. Sing along with choir members from the area singing Christmas carols. Warm your hands by the fire pit while enjoying cookies and hot cider.
Info: pammcclelland46@gmail.com.
Hermitage Baptist Church, 94 Wares Bridge Road, Church View, recently announced some of its upcoming Christmas-themed events. These include a 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, drive-through living Nativity display, 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, children’s pageant and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, candlelight service.
Info: Kristal.cvss@verizon.net
Every Wednesday night the Community Youth Group meets in the fellowship hall of Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville from 6-8 p.m. Group members are served dinner, have game time and study verses in the Bible after watching a video. All sixth through 12th grade students are welcome to join the group. They currently have 20 to 30 teens participating.
Info: Cindi Adkins at 804-339-7274 for information
Join an adult Bible study class at Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville as it starts from the beginning!
“This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,” reads the Bible’s Gen. 2:4.
The focus of study this winter will be the Book of Genesis. There are four classes that meet each Sunday morning: two start at 9 a.m. and two start at 9:30 a.m.
Info: Church Office 804-776-9502
Harmony Grove Baptist Church (HGBC) will welcome Santa and friends to a free breakfast of pancakes and sausage with a beverage on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
HGBC is located at 7722 General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Harmony Village. In order for organizers to get an accurate number of attendees, they ask that you call 804-758-5154, or email secretaryharmonygrove@va.metrocast.net Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and enjoy a free breakfast, community fellowship and some holiday fun to support the children in our area.
A photo opportunity with Santa will be available during the breakfast.
Info: brnapp3853@gmail.com
Harmony Grove Baptist Church (HGBC) is serving as a collection point for the Middlesex County Toys For Tots drive, so if possible, please donate new, unwrapped toys only. The collection box is located in HGBC’s fellowship hall. All toys are then sent to the Middlesex Social Services for distribution locally. The collection deadline is Dec. 16. Toys For Tots will take place of the Angel Tree, since both are handled by the county social services office.
HGBC will also take up a monetary collection for the teens of Middlesex County. So often, teens are overlooked during this season of giving or it’s difficult to provide what teens like so monetary gifts are needed. Write your check to Harmony Grove Baptist Church and mark your contribution with “Teens Only.”
“Let’s make sure our children and teens can have a truly blessed Christmas,” said a HGBC spokesman.
Info: brnapp3853@gmail.com or reedefisherc@yahoo.com
Union Shiloh Baptist Church of Jamaica invites you to worship with them on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. for the morning worship service, followed by their annual Christmas dinner and play.
“Please come and share this day with us,” a church spokesman said
The Foundry is a new youth center for middle school and high school students, located at 7962 General Puller Highway, Unit 603, in Topping.
Info: Pure Life Church Pastor Aaron Wells at 804-925-9196 or aaron.purelifechurch@gmail.com.
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