Paradise Hills United Methodist Church

WELCOME

You are invited and encouraged to join us in worship and ministry. You will find a friendly church with open doors and hearts. Christian education and fellowship.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a community of believers whose purpose is to lead people to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, our head, and to nurture these people to an abiding and maturing discipleship in his body through commitments, study, worship and service.

“For freedom Christ has set us free.” Galatians 5:1

Christmastide 2009

Childcare will provided for these events.
(One exception: no childcare 3PM December 20th.)

Sunday, November 29, 2009 -The First Sunday of Advent

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Worship
It's Stump-the-Chumps Sunday!
Hymn and Christmas Carol Sing-along!
PHUMC members: please, wear your T-shirts and Nametags!

Friday, December 4, 2009

6:30 p.m. UMW Christmas Banquet
Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season in a festive setting for everyone!

Sunday, December 6, 2009 - The Second Sunday of Advent

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Worship - Special worship services featuring the Sacrament of Holy Communion (open to all) and the "Hanging of the Greens" in the Sanctuary.

2:00 p.m. "All That Glitters" a time of fellowship and hospitality. Make an ornament of your own to celebrate the coming of the King!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

"Parents' Day Out" 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Drop your kids off and spend an evening together to "play Santa"!
Cost: $5 for three hours.
Reservation Required: 898-1327 or e-mail phumcyouth@cybermesa.com

Sunday, December 13, 2009 - The Third Sunday of Advent

8:00 & 11:00 a.m. services - Traditional Christmas Cantata: "The Song" by David T. Clydesdale, presented by the combined adult, youth, and children's choirs of PHUMC. Come sing and celebrate Christmas with all of us!

9:30 a.m. service - Contemporary Christmas service led by our two praise bands: "No Dark Corners" and "Refined By Fire". Join us for a Rock 'n Roll Christmas celebration!

2:00 p.m. "Feed the Need" with the youth group, help us help others! We'll meet at the church at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 20, 2009 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Worship

3:00 p.m. Caroling Expedition: join us as we spread the holiday cheer to our homebound members. (No childcare available for this event.)

Thursday, December 24, 2009 - Christmas Eve

All services are open to all, come as you are. Sacrament of Holy Communion (open to all) and candlelight singing at all 3 services.

3PM - Christmas & Children (led by the children and youth choirs)

5PM - Contemporary Christmas (led by our praise band "No Dark Corners")

7PM - Classic Christmas (led by our choir and traditional worship teams)

Sunday, December 27, 2009

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Worship

Watchnight Service: A Covenant Renewal in the Wesleyan Tradition

Are you ready to make your New Year's resolutions? Join us for this service that leads us into a covenant relationship with God and with each other. "Let peace begin with me."

Sunday, January 3, 2010 - Epiphany of the Lord (Epiphany Sunday)

It's a whole new year, but Christmas isn't over yet. The story of the arrival of the Magi is important and pivotal in our exploration of who Jesus the Christ actually is: Emmanuel--God With Us. Please join us and let us reveal Christ together in our midst!