Pastor's Corner
Dear Members and Friends of Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church:
The Advent and Christmas Season is the most special of times in the life of the church. It is the time we make the Journey to Bethlehem to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Each Sunday morning we gather in worship lighting candles of expectation and preparation while anxiously anticipating the coming of our Lord. While the culture around us says buy, spend, party, we say rest, pray and open your hearts to the coming of the Christ as we sing songs of little towns in distant lands, and carols of angel choirs and cattle stalls.
My friends, I invite you to come and Journey to Bethlehem with us at Duffey Memorial UMC this year. Join with us as we walk the road to the manger inviting Christ into our hearts and lives.
Our Journey to Bethlehem will include the following Advent and Christmas services:
| 1st Sunday of Advent | Nov 27 | 11:00 a.m. | “Mary of Nazareth: Willingness” |
| 2nd Sunday of Advent | Dec 4 | 11:00 a.m. | “Elizabeth in Judea: Encouragement” |
| 3rd Sunday of Advent | Dec 11 | 11:00 a.m. | Children’s Program w/ Dinner following |
| 4th Sunday of Advent | Dec 18 | 11:00 a.m. | “From Nazareth to Bethlehem: Perseverance” |
| Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion | Dec 24 | 9:00 p.m. | “The Manger: Presence” |
| Christmas Sunday Family Christmas Service | Dec 25 | 10:30 a.m.* | “Come Let Us Adore Him” |
* Please note the time change for Sunday Dec 25
Christmas is much more than tinsel and trees, and parties and presents. It is the gift of love from God to all people. Love found in a manger and a baby born in a stable.
So, come Journey to Bethlehem with us and experience anew the mystery of the manger this year. You’ll be glad you did.
May the Peace of Christ be with you this Advent/Christmas Season.
Rev. Dr. Jay D. Parkins, Pastor