Advent Boxes for Children & Families
Pick up an Advent Box for the children in your life, while supplies last! On Sunday mornings and during church hours, boxes are available inside the Church Lobby on the “big brown couch.” We hope that your family will be blessed this Advent season as you create crafts included in these boxes!

Nursery & Children’s Church
Come meet our Childcare Experts! We have a Nursery available for infants through 2-year-olds in the downstairs area of the Education Wing. We also have Children’s Church for 3-year-olds through kindergarteners. For more information, contact our Children’s Ministry Director. As always, parents who prefer to keep children with them during worship services are encouraged to do so. (Nurseries and Children’s Church will not be available during Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 1.)

Christmas Cantata
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 11, for a combined worship service in the Sanctuary at 11:00 am, for Appalachian Winter: A Cantata for Christmas. A talented group of singers and musicians, led by Dana Davis, Director of Worship & the Arts, will present this masterful music celebration. This Cantata, written by Joseph M. Martin, ushers us into the blessed quietness as we remember the great hope and promises of our faith.

Holiday Bells
Join us on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 4:00 pm, for Holiday Bells, brought to us by the NEXSEN RINGERS, a group of musicians from all ages and walks of life and religious backgrounds. Don’t miss this technical display of choreographed teamwork up and down the tables as 19 musicians perform as one for this Christmas performance!

Boone Youth Christmas Party
Youth in seventh through 12th grade are invited to the Boone Youth Christmas Party,Sunday, Dec. 18,5:00-7:00 pm, in the Family Life Center.Students may bring a $10 gift for an exchange and are encouraged to wear a favorite Christmas sweater or cozy pajamas.

Community-wide Longest Night Service at Boone UMC
Christmas can be a painful time for some. Whether it’s the first Christmas without a loved one, the anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, or the pain of isolation, the Christmas season may not be filled with joy and happiness. Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 6:30 pm, in the Sanctuary of BUMC on the longest night of the year as we learn coping strategies and worship together, acknowledging our grief and celebrating Christ, the light that shines in the darkness. Opportunities for candlelight and prayer will be given. A short reception will follow.

Christmas Cookie Distribution Collection
Calling all bakers and deliverers for Boone UMC’s Annual Christmas Eve Cookie Distribution — this long standing tradition offers a great opportunity for families to serve people in our community who work on Christmas Eve. Drop off cookie donations in the Conference Room beside the Church Office between Sunday, Dec. 18th and Wednesday, Dec. 21. Packages of cookies will be available for pick-up by deliverers on Dec. 23, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Dec. 24,12:00 – 6:00 pm. Thank you for helping “love our community” as we “invite all to discover life in Christ.”

Advent Worship
Join us each week during any of the following times of worship:
– Praise & Worship Service on Sundaysat 8:30 am,in theSanctuary
–Crossroads Service on Sundays at 10:55 am, in the Family Life Center
– Traditional Service on Sundays at 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary
–Blackburns’ Chapel on Sundays at 11:00 am, at3986 Todd Railroad Grade Rd., Todd, NC 28684

Christmas Eve Worship
Candlelight, carols, and communion will be part of each of the following services on Saturday, Dec. 24:
–Family Service at4:00 pm, in the Sanctuary, presented by the Children’s Choirs
–Contemporary Service led by Crossroads Team at6:00 pm, in the Family Life Center
– Lessons and Carols Service at8:00 pm, in the Sanctuary
–Traditional Service With Nativity Procession at8:00 pm, at Blackburns’ Chapel, at3986 Todd Railroad Grade Rd., Todd, NC 28684
–Traditional Service at11:00 pm, in the Sanctuary

Sunday, Dec. 25 Worship
We look forward to worshiping with you on Christmas morning,Sunday, Dec. 25,as we reflect on the arrival of baby Jesus – our most precious gift!
– Combined worship service at 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary; Sunday School classes not meeting; childcare not available
-Christmas morning worship at Blackburns’ Chapel at 11:00 am, at3986 Todd Railroad Grade Rd., Todd, NC 28684