Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025
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Monday, December 15:
-- Helping Hands Monday Meal every Monday at noon. Backman Hall. For more info or to volunteer see Eleanor Kenitzer.
Wednesday, December 17:
-- Creative Christian Crafters - 10:00 AM Meeting Room.
-- WOW Service - 8:00 PM Backman Hall.
Thursday, December 18:
-- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:00 AM Fig Tree Coffee. This week's scriptures: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25.
-- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 AM Meeting Room.
Sunday, December 21: (Third Sunday of Advent):
-- Choir Rehearsal - 8:30 AM Sanctuary.
-- Worship & Children's Church - 10:15 AM, Sanctuary. Fellowship time to follow in Backman Hall.
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Advent Worship Series, From the Stump, New Life - Restoration, Resilience, Rebirth: Out of what seems lifeless, God brings forth new life. This Advent, we listen again to Isaiah’s vision of a shoot springing from the stump of Jesse and to Matthew’s story of Christ’s coming. In a world that feels weary and worn, these ancient words call us to hope—to trust that God’s promise still takes root, grows strong, and bears fruit.
Community Memorial Service for the Unhoused: Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:00 PM: Bethel Lutheran Church (1050 Douglas Blvd.). Join our homeless neighbors and community faith leaders in remembering those we lost this past year. Event organized by the Roseville Advocates for the Homeless and Placer People of Faith Together.
Christmas Offering: A portion of this year's offering will support our Helping Hands Monday Meal program, as well as our partners at What Would Jesus Do - a ministry providing essential items to our unhoused neighbors at various sites. Please note "Christmas Offering" to ensure your gift is directled appropriately.
Christmas Eve Services at First Church Roseville:
Wednesday, December 24, Sanctuary.
WOW presents NYE Covenant Renewal Service & Game Night: Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8:00 p.m. in Backman Hall. Join WOW for New Year's Eve for this special service using the Wesley Covenant Prayer. Following worship, you're invited to join us for a game night and pizza party. For more info, see Pastor Angel.
Sock It To Me!: Sock Collection Drive: We're collecting new socks to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness in our community. Bring new socks (all sizes welcome!) and place them in the collection bin in the narthex. Donations of new or gently used jackets and sweaters are also welcome.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: We will meet for the last time for 2025 on Thursday, Dec. 18. We will then be on holiday break for several weeks. Normally Thursdays, 8 AM at Fig Tree Coffee. Bring your Bible and join the conversation as we reflect on the scriptures for Sunday.
Pastor's Book Club: Will return for Lent 2026! Keep an eye out!
Spanish-Language Class: Thursdays, 9 AM, Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, see Paul Woicicki.
Evening Prayer Service: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6 PM via Zoom. Join us for a moment of contemplative prayer and guided reflection.
Creative Christian Crafters: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 10 AM Craft Room. For more info, see Ruth Ann Baker.
Women's Tea Time Social: Will return in 2026! Normally 4th Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m. For more information and address, please contact Chris Handley.
Men's Breakfast: A monthly gathering for all interested men of First Church. First Saturday each month, 8:30 AM in Backman Hall. Questions?? See Dave Sechrist or Thom King.
Sanctuary Choir: Come join us in song. Rehearsals at 8:30 Sunday mornings. See Eleanor Kenitzer
From the Conference - A New Model of Leadership for the Great Northern District: On Sunday, Dec. 14, Bishop Sandy Olewine announced her intention to implement a new model of leadership for the Great Northern District, effective July 1, 2026. Under this model, Superintendent Mike Harrell would be appointed to serve half-time as a member of the pastoral team at The Table UMC in Sacramento, while continuing half-time in his role as a superintendent for the Great Northern District. In addition, Bishop Olewine is discerning two individuals who would join Rev. Mike as part of a collaborative superintendency team serving the Great Northern District. Let us hold the Bishop, our Superintendent, and this new model in our prayers.
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