First Methodist presents Christmas program at 6 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at 135 Decker Drive will stage a Christmas musical drama titled Leave A Light On A Message of Love at 6 p.m. Sunday in the church auditorium. The piece blends a play within a play with contemporary music, readings, and liturgical dance by 50 to 60 members across ages.
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First United Methodist Church
Decker Drive
Dennis Kauffman
First United Methodist Praise Team
Kauffman
Steps From Page Bl Experience Liturgical Dance
Towne explains liturgical dance as worship not entertainment and notes scriptural precedent. Dancers learn basic choreography over four to six weeks meeting weekly, then perform while focusing on the praise rather than the audience, aiming to move with the words and touch viewers in a personal way.
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John the Baptist heralds peace and a Christmas invitation
The Rev Dr Donald Aull urges embracing the kingdom of heaven as Christmas gifts, urging readers to model Bethlehem peace in families and communities. He recalls John the Baptist’s baptism call and suggests a Nativity TV prop of John beside Joseph to spark conversations about Christmas meaning.
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Holy Trinity To Host Traditional Polish Christmas Dinner
Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church will host a meatless 12 course Christmas Eve dinner Sunday at 5 p.m. in the parish hall, about 150 attendees. Organized by the American Polish Central Committee, the event features opłatki wafers, Polish sweets, imported mushrooms, live entertainment, a Polish Santa, and catered dishes like borscht pierogi and fish. Proceeds support Dom Dziecka Jutrzenka orphanage in Bardon, Poland, with donations and items such as soaps, toiletries, cosmetics, pens, notebooks, and clothing requested.
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Holy Trinity
Central Committee
Poland
Holy Trinity Church
Dom Dziecka
Jutrzenka
Children’s Home
Morning Star
Bardon
Hannah Montana as a Christian moral guide in modern life
The piece argues Christians should not abandon unsaved friends, using Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana as symbols. It contends Jesus welcomed sinners while maintaining purity, and children can blend faith with social life, choosing existing friendships over a glam life. It ends noting Miley’s stance mirrors Jesus’ example of empathy.
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Jesus
Hannah Montana
Miley Stewart
Miley
Hannah
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