December 1, 2023

This Sunday December 3 is the first Sunday of Advent. (From Latin adnevtus, “coming”, in the Christian Church calendar, Advent is the period of preparation of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also the preparation for the Second Coming of Christ. (Google)

Sunday Morning Small Groups, 9:30 am

John Partin and Chris Uhall are leading a study in the OT book of Genesis (Room 208), and Laura Dineen and Michalene Roberts will introduce our children to
“Growing into God’s Love.” (Classroom across the hall from our Nursery)

Practice for Children’s Choirs for the Pageant:

Wednesday, December 6, 6:00-6:45
Friday December 8, 5:00-11:00
Wednesday December 13, 6:00-6:45

The Sounds of Christmas

The Sea Island Ringers, and all of the choirs of the Church will be bringing us The Sounds of Christmas on December 10th at both services.

Christmas Pageant

Christmas Pageant with dinner is December 17, 5:30. During the pageant there will be a time for everyone to come forward with an unwrapped toy to place at the manger. These toys will go to HELP of Beaufort for “shoppers” the last week of Christmas.

Christmas Eve Services
December 24

10:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM Candlelight Service

New Year’s Eve Service
December 31

10:30 AM Worship

Safe Haven Resumes

Safe Haven will resume December 4.

Angel Tree

Salvation Army Angels are on the tree in the narthex. Please be advised that the return date for the presents is December 11.

Cold Weather Shelter Meeting

The Cold Weather Shelter will have a meeting on December 13 at 7 PM. All interested in helping with the shelter should attend. POC John or Alissa Murrie at 843-252-9599 usconmymind@gmail.com.