Church News

Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study invites you to the annual Christmas Breakfast served by Scout Troop 32. Grandfathers, fathers, sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors are all welcome. Come and enjoy food, coffee, fine conversation, and fellowship.

Kris Ward, handbells; Carol Frieburg, piano Seasonal favorites to ring in the Christmas season.

Chancel Choir, Chancel Handbell Choir, Men’s Chorus, and orchestra will provide a concert of seasonal favorites to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This year, we will be sharing Christmas Carols from around the world. Come hear music from the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, the Caribbean and the United States. Audience participation is encouraged as we raise our voices singing familiar carols of the season. Come early to get a seat.

You won’t want to miss the chance to enjoy the songs of the Christmas season presented by the local barbershop quartet, TAKE NOTE. On Wednesday, December 15, at 1:00 pm, join us in the Parlor for refreshments. At 1:30, we will move to the Sanctuary to hear one of the top ten senior quartets in Illinois and the nation. Join them and us in “The Gathering for Christmas” and hear beloved holiday songs as well as some surprises!

If you cannot make it in person and want to watch the program online, watch the livestream at 1:30 pm. Go to the website, click on the Experience tab, and choose livestream. Enjoy!

Join us in the Parlor — $5-per-box donation to support Youth Ministries.

After last year’s virtual Christmas Caroling the All-Church Caroling event is back on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 pm. The festive occasion will begin in the Parlor where everyone will break into groups, receive maps, and tune up our voices by practicing a few carols. All ages and all levels of singers are welcome. Instruments are also welcome. Put on your Christmas gear and come out on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 pm.

After caroling we will gather back at the church for pizza and a time of fellowship. There is no cost to participate. Donations of $15-$20 gas cards that will be donated to Journeys the Road Home will be accepted. While reservations are not required for caroling or dinner, we would like to have an idea of who is coming, so please register at this link or scan the QR code below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DADAF29A7FB6-allchurch
For questions contact Katy Allen.

This family friendly service features music from the Children’s Choir, the Children’s Pageant with kids of all ages, and candlelight.

Want Your Kids to Be a Part of the Pageant?

Calling all sheep and angels! Calling all shepherds and magi! Keep watch for the sign up to participate in the Children’s Christmas Pageant on Friday, December 24 at 4:00 pm. Children in preschool – 5th grade are invited to participate as costumed characters, candle lighters, ushers, and liturgists. Sign up will be available through the Children’s Ministries Weekly Newsletter beginning in early December. There will be a mandatory rehearsal on Saturday, December 18 at 9:00 am for all participants and their parents. Children’s choir members will remain at the conclusion of the rehearsal for

a brief choir rehearsal. We are looking forward to awaiting the birth of Jesus together as a church family again this year! Questions? Contact Katy Allen at [email protected]

Featuring the First Pres Chancel Choir.

Featuring Music with the First Pres High School & College Ensemble

Kris Ward, handbells; Carol Frieburg, piano Seasonal favorites to ring in the Christmas season.