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Advent and Christmas Sermon Series Information Generation to Generation: We are invited to look at the characters in our scriptures and wonder: What did each character pass on or contribute? How did each character participate in God’s liberation and love? What is our role now? What is our generation’s task? What will we carry forth, and what should we leave behind? In the midst of narratives, policies, and rhetoric designed to divide us, what does it look like to practice belonging to one another? The work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. This Advent season, how will we carry it forth? 2024 Advent Devotional HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS: GENERATION TO GENERATION Join us for this holiday season kick-off event from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. This is a great way for ALL AGES to start the Advent and Christmas season. Join us for things to make, things to eat, games to play, and so much more as we celebrate Christmas through the ages. UWFAITH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON ALL women are invited to the United Women in Faith Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3 at 12:00 p.m. in the Family Hall. Come for a fabulous lunch, door prizes, and entertainment by the RHS Chromatic Choir. Lunch is $10.00 and can be paid at the door. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Join us in the sanctuary on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Children’s Christmas Nativity Pageant. Enjoy our children’s re-enactment of the Christmas story, complete with familiar hymns! You won’t want to miss it! This will be Wednesday night programming for that night for SLAM, Surge, Impact and Adults. UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES The UWFaith of Russellville First is excited to invite the community to be a part of the 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes Fundraiser on Sunday, December 8 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from any UWFaith member or from the church office. LESSONS AND CAROLS As we shop, as we plan, as we wait, and as we gather, let us look forward and consider the gifts we have to offer in response to God’s incredible gift of Love? Join us for Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 15 in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. We will end by raising lighted candles as we sing “Silent Night.” NEIGHBORHOOD CAROLING Please join us for a night in the Neighborhood! Family Caroling will be on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will fellowship together with warm soups to start, venture out into the church neighborhood to sing Christmas carols, and return back for hot chocolate, popcorn and to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as we warm up from caroling. JESUS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrate Jesus’s birthday with us! All children and youth are invited to the Family Hall during the Sunday School hour (9:40-10:30 a.m.) Sunday, December 22 to join in the party for Jesus. Breakfast, games, crafts, and more! COMMUNITY BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE We're joining together with Central Presbyterian and All Saints' Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 22 at 5:30 pm for a Blue Christmas service, which will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Main Street. Snacks and fellowship time will be before the service at 5:00 pm. While the Christmas season is often one of joy and celebration, it can also be a time of grief and sadness. The Blue Christmas service will acknowledge the challenges the come with the holiday season and it will be a time for worship, prayer, and reflection. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE We will gather Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm. for our Christmas Eve worship service in the Sanctuary. Come together with carols and Holy Communion. COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE We will celebrate the First Sunday After Christmas on December 29 with a combined worship service at 10:40 a.m. Advent & Christmas Pop-Up Sunday School Class ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS TAUGHT BY PASTOR LAUREN Join Pastor Lauren for an Advent study on the book "Wanting More," a study written by former FUMC associate pastor, Rev. Michael Roberts, and contributed to by Pastor Lauren. This will be a 6-week study on Sunday mornings beginning Sunday, December 1 from 9:40-10:30 am in the Cornerstone Classroom, Room 211. You will need to order your own book, which can be found on Amazon. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Lauren at lauren@russellvillefirst.org .

Russellville First United Methodist Church. We're glad you're here. Make Disciples. Love God. Love Others. WELCOME TO RUSSELLVILLE FIRST Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. | More Than Manna Worship 4:30 p.m. Worship Prayer Request Give Now Advent Stay Connected Form Worship Service Videos Watch our Sunday Worship Services online. Click Here to Watch on Youtube Check Out Our Monthly Newsletter How to Find Russellville First Manna House MISSION: to provide food and hygiene items for those who need it and to share God’s love with the hungry of Pope and Yell Counties. Click here to learn more.

GIVING TUESDAY GIVE NOW Be a part of the #GivingTuesday movement when you give TODAY! WHAT IS GIVING TUESDAY? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Giving Tuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. Find out more at https://www.givingtuesday.org/

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH Faith. Action. Sisterhood Driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood, we work to improve the lives of women, children and youth. Every day, we show up. We take action. We get it done. And we invite you to join us. Who We Are We are women like you, a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children and youth, we act for justice and transform communities. Join us because love in action can change the world. Our Circles We have six small groups ("circles") that meet monthly January through May and September through December. GIRLS OF GRACE--meets monthly, varies FAITHFUL FRIENDS--meets 3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE--meets 3rd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. JOY SEEKERS--meets 2nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. MORNING GLORIES--meets 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. SUNSHINE GANG--meets 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Love In Action We are a group of women dedicated to supporting women, children, and youth both locally and around the world. We actively participate in programs within the church, our community, and our state. Make a Meaningful Impact Put your talents, energy and ideas to work. You’ll find flexible opportunities for spiritual growth and ways to act for social justice, support your community, live your faith and enrich your life. Visit russellvillefirst.org/women to learn more about United Women in Faith at Russellville First United Methodist Church.

Sunday School 9:40 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sunday School is a time-honored tradition here at Russellville First. From the age of three through adulthood, Sunday School is where people learn about the Christian faith in a loving, supportive environment. Adults Youth (5th-12th Grade) Children (through 4th Grade)

Pastors & Staff Meet Our Pastors Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin Senior Pastor Rev. Lauren DeLano Associate Pastor Rev. Cindy Bright Pa stor to Families Meet Our Staff Page Phillips Director of Children & Family Ministries Brooke Shamblen Assistant Director of Children & Family Ministries Garrett Snavely Choir Director David Condley Facility Manager Christi Burris Director of Youth & Family Ministries Emily Westcott Assistant Director of Youth & Family Ministries Megan Grace TLC Director & Childcare Coordinator Brian Faulkner Praise Band Leader Valerie Roys TLC Administrative Support Becky Worley Office Administrator Chris Becnel Director of Communications Mary Collier Administrative Assistant

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:40 a.m. | More Than Manna Worship 4:30 p.m. Worship Services Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m. Live Stream Services 10:40 a.m. 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 4:30 p.m. More Than Manna Bulletins 8:30 8:30 a.m. Service WHAT TO EXPECT Come join us for a traditional United Methodist service with a “high church” atmosphere. Our greeters and ushers will welcome you at the door to help make sure you feel at home. Sermons given by our pastors are scripturally based. Music during the service includes a chancel choir along with an organ and piano. Songs are selected from the United Methodist Hymnal. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month and is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and to lead a new life of peace and love. WHAT TO WEAR At our traditional service, most of our congregation comes dressed in business casual. Most commonly this includes a dress or dress pants and a collared shirt. However, we invite you to join us in whatever attire you feel most comfortable in. WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS Children of all ages are welcome in all of our services. There is nursery offered for ages 3 and under as well as activity bags for those 3 and above. Children will be invited to depart for Children’s Church during the service, unless it’s a day we have Communion. Please see our children’s page or email our Children’s Director at page@russellvillefirst.org . WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church. Enter through the main entrance with the large wooden doors. Additional guest and disabled parking is available in the lot behind the church on W. 4th St. 10:40 a.m. Service WHAT TO EXPECT Come join us for a casual service with a contemporary feel. Our greeters and ushers will welcome you at the door to help make sure you feel at home. Sermons given by our pastors are scripturally based. Music during the service is lead by our praise band and features a variety of popular contemporary worship songs and hymns. Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month and is open to anyone who seeks to respond to Christ’s love and to lead a new life of peace and love. WHAT TO WEAR At this service we hope you will come wearing whatever makes you comfortable. Some of our attendees wear a collared shirt or a dress, and others wear jeans and a t-shirt. Most wear something in between. You are welcome regardless of dress or style. WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS Children of all ages are welcome in all of our services. There is nursery offered for ages 3 and under as well as activity bags for those 3 and above. Children will be invited to depart for Children’s Church during the service, unless it’s a day we have Communion. Please see our children’s page or email our Children’s Director at page@russellvillefirst.org . WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church. Enter through the main entrance with the large wooden doors. Additional guest and disabled parking is available in the lot behind the church on W. 4th St More Than Manna 10:40 4:30 p.m. More Than Manna Worship Service WHAT TO EXPECT Any and all are welcome to join in a weekly time of singing, a short devotional, sharing our joys and concerns followed by a free hot meal. Each week one of pastors offers a sermon and a Sunday school class or church group provides a meal. Make plans to come, and bring a friend. WHEN & WHERE Join us Sunday evening at 4:30-5:30 pm in our Fellowship Hall for worship and a meal. Worship begins at 4:30 pm. The meal begins at 5:00 pm. WHERE TO PARK Guest parking is available in the parking lot off of Commerce Ave., directly across from the church as well as the office parking lot. Enter through the office doors.

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“Do Unto Others as you would have them do unto you.” – Matthew 7:12 Do Unto Others is a grassroots movement launched by Resurrection, a United Methodist Church in the Kansas City area, to encourage people to be intentional about treating one another with kindness, overcoming the polarization in our country through civility and respect. Jesus taught that we should treat others as we want them to treat us – including those with whom we disagree. Known as The Golden Rule, a version of this teaching can be found in almost every religion in the world. This universal rule holds the power to bring people together again. Daily Devotional The Sermon Series Get Involved Join the Do Unto Others Movement