Current Worship Series: Advent
November 28 – Current
The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
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December 26, 2021
Message: Emmanuel = Jesus in the House!
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
- Nancy Janson, Liturgist
- Jelinda Blum, Children’s Message
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2021 | 8 p.m.
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Bell Choir Director, Laural Clark
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor, Children’s Moment
- Debra Bostron, Barbara Cooke, Emily Anderson, Patrick Lyons, Mary Anne Espenshade, Jim Quindlen and Antuan Hairston, Liturgists and Vocals
Christmas Eve Family Service
December 24, 2021 | 4 p.m.
- Edie Candee, Liturgist
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor, Children’s Moment
December 19, 2021
Message: A Room with a View of Love
Scripture: Micah 5:2-5a ; Luke 1:39-45
The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
- Jim Quindlen, Liturgist
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Donna Benson, Children’s Message
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor
December 12, 2021
Message: How Much Is Enough Joy?
Scripture: Isaiah 12: 2-6; Luke 3:7-18
The season of Advent is a time for preparing for Christmas, preparing to receive Christ into our hearts and lives, even preparing for the time when Christ will come again. Advent calls us to open ourselves, to use this time to increase our faith, and to enrich our love in every way.
- Dessie Mosley, Liturgist
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Laural Clark, Handbell Director
- Saint James Handbell Director
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor / Children’s Message
December 5, 2021
Message: A Place at the Table Brings Peace
Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3: 1-6 (CEB)
- Debra Bostron, Liturgist
- Edie Candee, Children’s Message
- Clarice Snyder, Organist/Pianist
- Antuan Hairston, Director of Music Ministry
- Saint James Chancel Choir
- Stephen Benson, Videography
- Rev. Patricia Abell, Pastor