Informal Worship  |  8:30 am  |  Sanctuary
Traditional Worship |  11:00 am  |  Sanctuary
Worship In Spanish  |  11:00 am  |  Fellowship Hall
The Bridge Modern Worship  |  11:00 am   |  Gym

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA
December 1 – December 16
Adorn our places of worship at Moody Methodist Church with live poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. There will be no paper order forms, so please email your information to Shelby and provide your name and the name(s) of the individual(s) you would like to honor or remember.
Plants are $20 each and you may place checks (payable to Moody Methodist Church) or cash in the offering basket, drop them off at the church office, or mail them to:
Moody Methodist Church
ATTN: Giovannina Caminade
2803 53rd Galveston, TX 77551

TRACY SHIRK AND JOSEPH PAINTER PRESENT SONGS FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
December 5 | 12:00 PM | Trinity Episcopal Church
Our very own Tracy Shirk will sing on the Lunch and Learn series at Trinity Episcopal Church presenting songs for Christmas and Advent featuring carols by Charles Wesley. His husband Joseph Painter, Director of Music/Organist at Trinity, will accompany on the piano. Contact Trinity at (409) 765-6317 for more info.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
December 7 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Room 117
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants cope and find hope for the future!
Grieving? Know someone who is? Contact Kerrie at cjnkerrie@me.com to register.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT - ADVENT TWILIGHT WORSHIP
December 10 | 5:30 PM Dinner & 6:15 PM Worship | Fellowship Hall
This week's dinner will be chicken alfredo with broccoli and carrots. Meals are $10 for adults, students 13-18 are $6, children under 12 eat free. Want to get more into the “Christmas spirit” this season? Join us for three special worship services on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll have dinner at 5:30 and worship at 6:15 with Christmas songs, communion, and a message from Rev. Quinn Peters. Together we’ll soak up all the Christmas spirit that God has to offer!

GALVESTON COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 11 | 7:00 PM | Sanctuary
The Galveston College Community Chorale will present their annual holiday concert. It is free and open to the public. Please bring a canned good to help support St. Vincent's House!

THE GLORIOUS SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
December 14 | 11:00 AM | Sanctuary
Come join us for music of the season as we are led in worship by ALL of our choirs, singing and ringing, organ, and brass. Invite your friends and family for this annual event!

FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION
December 15 | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Parking Lot North
Join us for our monthly food bank distribution. Each month we can help 300+ families in Galveston get fresh food and produce for free, thanks to our partnership with the Galveston County Food Bank. We need your help to bag and distribute that food. It's an excellent opportunity for families to serve! Come and join us!

WHEN CHRISTMAS HURTS
December 16 | 5:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
This service is for people struggling with loss and sadness during a bright and joyful season. This is a safe space to reflect, pray, and light a candle in the presence of God.

CHRISTMAS LABYRINTH WALK
December 20 | 10:00 AM | Prayer Garden
Take a walk through the labyrinth with us. Meditate and pray over whatever comes to your mind this Advent season.

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH           
December 21 | 12:00 PM | Parlor
Come join us to wrap up the year with a festive Christmas Fellowship Luncheon! We'll share conversation and Christmas memories with old and new friends, then Cindy Marza will lead us in a lively carol sing-along. Be sure to wear your holiday finery or something fun! Mission Mugs will be available for $10. Contact Lynette Schuler 409-978-3903 for information. We welcome women of all ages and from every chapter in life, and we’d love to get to know you!

CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE
December 24 | 5:00 PM | Atrium
Join us this Christmas Eve for delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate topped with marshmallows! All are welcome.
We need lots of cookies to share! Please sign up to bring 2 dozen cookies—any kind is welcome, whether homemade or store-bought.
Cookie drop-off: By 4:00 PM in the Atrium
Serving begins: 5:00 PM, immediately following the Children’s Christmas Pageant
Let’s make this a joyful evening filled with warmth, laughter, and plenty of cookies. Sign up to bring cookies below. Questions, contact Cheryl @ cclark@moody.org.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
December 24
4:00 PM - Children's Christmas Pageant in Sanctuary
6:00 PM - The Bridge Modern Worship in Gym
6:00 PM - Spanish Service in Fellowship Hall
8:00 PM - Traditional Service in Sanctuary
10:00 PM - Informal Service in Sanctuary
‍*carols, communion and candles at all services