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Advent 2024

Angelic Announcements 

What does God’s voice sound like? As modern people, we might not hear trumpets coming from the clouds, but we believe God still speaks. This Christmas season, we will hear the voice of God in the words of the angels announcing the coming of the Messiah. We will celebrate the voice of hope, the proclamation of presence, and the arrival of God’s love in our midst.   

We invite you to scroll through the special opportunities below, and choose some that will help you experience the season and make special memories this Christmas.

Santa's Village 2024 - Ornament Factory

Santa's Village 2024 - Ornament Factory

Dec 7-22, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park

FUMCR is honored to host the Ornament Factory at the City of Richardson's Santa's Village again this year! Bring your family to this free event, and stop by the Factory to make an ornament.

Santa's Village is open:
- Dec 7-8
- Dec 12 adaptive night
- Dec 13-15
- Dec 20-22

Sign up to volunteer by Dec 15

More info about Santa's Village

Christmas Poinsettias

Christmas Poinsettias

Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias. 

Donations can be made December 1-15 in $15 increments.

A list of honorees and donors will be available during Christmas Eve services.

Give Online

Service of Hope

Service of Hope

Sun, Dec 15, 5 pm, Sanctuary & Livestream

In this season of expectation, decorations, and parties, the sense of loss can be profound. In this service, we look to God for light and comfort, for the Spirit’s presence even in our empty places, and for hope.

Additional Resource

Faith & Grief has shared some helpful coping strategies as well as ideas for taking care of yourself if you're grieving a loss this holiday season. View/Download

All Youth Christmas Party

All Youth Christmas Party

Sun, Dec 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Join us for our annual FUMCRYouth and JYC Christmas party! This fun night includes a Christmas sweater contest, holiday games, a sing-along, yummy food, prizes, and a gift exchange. Please bring a gift valued no more than $15 (gently used items are great, too). We will start the night with dinner in the gym, and end it in Coleman Family Hall.

Young Adult Christmas Party

Young Adult Christmas Party

Tues, Dec 17, 7-9pm, Meet at West Side Playground

Join us for an evening with coffee, cocoa, treats, and Christmas lights on a trolley! Space is limited.

Cost: $10 per person

Register

Christmas Eve Worship

Christmas Eve Worship

Christmas Pageant

11am* - Sanctuary 

Modern Worship

2pm & 4pm - Worship & Arts Center

Traditional Worship

6pm*, 8pm, 10pm - Sanctuary

Communion will be offered in the 10pm service.

*Livestream available 11am Pageant & 6pm Traditional: fumcr.com/online

Online Worship

On Demand - youtube.com/fumcr

Advent Offering

Advent Offering

 

Our special Advent offering will be given to these dynamic organizations who are working passionately every day to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families.

Methodist Children's Home

Methodist Children’s Home seeks to equip children, youth, and families by offering hope through Christ-centered relationships and support via a residential program, transition care, parenting education, and foster caregiver support. Learn more about MCH

Network of Community Ministries

Network of Community Ministries works to care, coach, and empower our neighbors in need as they seek an improved quality of life. Learn more about Network

Give Online

Dec 29 Worship

Dec 29 Worship

Our worship schedule is a little bit different on December 29. We hope you'll join us!

Traditional Worship - 9:45 am in the Sanctuary
Modern Worship - 11 am in the Worship & Arts Center
No Sunday school, no nursery care. Children are welcome in worship.

Online Worship - 9:45 am & 11 am at fumcr.com/online + on demand at YouTube

International Christmas Market Shares Available

International Christmas Market Shares Available

Shares are financial donations to a non-profit agency or FUMCR ministry bought as a tribute to a loved one. It's a gift that reaches beyond giver and receiver to benefit and serve those in need. We're featuring 10 ministries and agencies this year.

Shares are available online through December 31. 

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CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THESE RECIPIENTS:
  •  Ark House provides low-cost, fully furnished apartments to persons and their caregivers who come to Dallas area hospitals for long term medical care.
  •  Healthy Women Healthy Liberia! offers medical and dental exams, over-night stays, pharmacy, labs and imaging, and education.
  •  Heifer Project International provides livestock and training that transforms the lives of 23 million hungry and impoverished men, women, and children.
  •  H.E.R.O.E.S. programs provide therapy, recreation, social development, and vocational training for children and young adults with special needs. 
  •  Kafodzidzi School serves 650 students in Ghana. Shares will support ongoing projects and needs of the school.
  •  Panama Medical shares will provide supplies, medicines, and vitamins to be distributed during FUMCR medical mission trips.
  •  Richardson Area Interfaith Habitat provides quality housing for stable, low income families.
  •  Skuinskloof School in South Africa serves over 200 students in a rural area. Shares support projects including lavatory construction and renovation and new roofing.
  •  Stovebuilders of Guatemala construct safe, externally vented, concrete block stoves for indigenous families.
  •  Youth Mission Trips serve others across the U.S. through home & community improvement projects. 

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