Advent is the beginning of the Western Christian year and commences on Advent Sunday; this year, on December 2, 2007. Advent is the four Sundays before Christmas and ends December 24th, Christmas Eve.
Advent is a holy season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ. The word "Advent" is from the Latin "adventus" which is implicitly coupled with "redemptoris" and means "the coming of the Saviour."
The season of Advent serves a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today endure as they await the second coming of Jesus the Christ.
The season of Christmas is a holy and joyous time of the year. Central Christian Church celebrates with special worship services and other Advent events in and around the church.
| | | Praise and Worship in the Dog Park
While this wonderful weather lasts, we're going to continue our Sunday morning worship service in the Dog Park. You and your four-legged friends are invited to join us and the Friends of Central Dog Park at 10:30am-10:50am every Sunday (during good weather) for our weekly outdoor worship services in the Central Dog Park. Arrive at 10:20 for coffee and danish, enjoy the guitar music and get yourself ready for a little outdoor praise. All are welcome. Make sure you bring your dog. And please come as you are! Click here for details. |
| | | An Audio Reading of "An Unexpected Visitor" presented by Disciple Women/CWF
A long-standing tradition at the Disciple Women/CWF annual Christmas party is the reading of “An Unexpected Visitor” by our own Wanda Rodgers. The story is about Mary Gary and her unexpected guest for Christmas in her home. Last year, in 2006, we recorded Wanda’s reading and present it as streaming audio to remind us all of the meaning of Christmas. Click here for details. |
| | | Help Mike's Kids, Christmas Project for the Poorest of the Poor
Mike's Kids is an annual program that is supported by the North Texas Area Disciples of Christ Christian Churches and is part of the Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries in the Rio Grande Valley. This program supports children who have been abandoned or families that have been forced out of their homeland to a new country. As Christmas approaches, we begin filling banana boxes with new and gently used clothes and toys to be delivered to Reverend Feliberto Pereira in Los Fresnos, Texas to be distributed to "the poorest of the poor" in the area and to an orphanage just across the border in Mexico. Click here for details.
Click here for Mike's Kids web site. |
| | | The First Sunday of Advent
Dr. Abraham Vema Will Be Our Guest Speaker December 2, 2007
Dr. Abraham Vema of Abraham International Leadership Ministries will speak at the 11:00 am worship service on "Daniel the Diplomat." Dr. Vema will have a question-and-answer session before the worship service at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall regarding world political and religious movements. Please note that Dr. Vema's message will not be carried on our streaming media, podcast or TeleWorship service so please plan on being present. Click here for details. |
| | | Advent Art Show & Children's Crafts - December 2, 2007 at 4-6 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with an Advent Art Show! Sunday Afternoon, Dec. 2, 2007 from 4-6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Central Christian Church. Four Dallas artists will be displaying a combination of sculptures and paintings. Light food will be available along with interactive art activities for kids. The evening will conclude with the contemplative worship of the “Longest Night” Safe Place event. Click here for details. |
| | | “Longest Night” Worship - Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
At 6:00 pm, after the Advent Art Show, the evening will conclude with a brief contemplative worship experience of singing, scripture reading and candle lighting, releasing to God anything that might interfere with a fully joyous celebration of Advent and Christmas. Click here for details. |
| | | Bell Concert, Pop and Traditional Songs of Christmas - Friday, December 7th , 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
The North Texas ensemble “Cast of Bronze” will carry you away into the themes, and memories of Christmas with both Pop and Traditional Christmas songs. Fifteen talented members, seven octaves of bells and chimes will inspire your hearts and captivate your ears. A Christmas treat to get you in the mood of advent. This musical celebration will be held in the sanctuary of Central Christian Church. For details, see http://www.castofbronze.com/ |
| | | Second Sunday of Advent: Peace
“To Christmas Come!” - Advent Sermon on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
The Experience the high drama and comforting warmth of worship with Central Christian Church on Sunday, December 9 and 11:00 AM. Join in anticipation of the coming of the Prince of Peace. Music and mystery prepare for the celebration of Christmas with along with a message by Pastor Norman Stolpe from the Gospel of Mark 1:1-8. Hear for yourself the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Click here for details. |
| | | Old-Fashion Hayride to See the Christmas Lights of the Homes of Highland Park - Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an old-fashion hayride through the Town of Highland Park to see the homes decorated with Christmas lights. Click here for details. |
| | | The Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
"Ceremony of Candles” - a Cantata for Advent and Christmas - Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
The Chancel Choir and Music Ministry of Central Christian Church will present “Ceremony of Candles” by Joseph M. Martin in worship. This cantata will be performed on the third Sunday of Advent celebrating joy and is built around worship by singing, Scripture, celebration at the Lord’s Table and a festival of lights. Click here for details. |
| | | Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
“Ready or Not, Time’s Up!” - Advent Sermon on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
The Step back from the hustle of last minute Christmas preparations. Catch your breath and renew your spirit with a worship break on Sunday, December 23 at 11:00 AM. The fully decorated sanctuary is a beautiful setting for Christmas carols and a message by Pastor Norman Stolpe from the Gospel of Mark 1:9-15. Just as, ready or not, Christmas comes, so God’s time is fulfilled and his Kingdom has come near.
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| | | Christmas Eve Service - Tradition and Surprise - Monday, December 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
The congregation of Central Christian Church along with neighbors, family and friends will gather on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 6:00 p.m. to welcome Jesus at the celebration of his birth. Christmas carols old and new, fresh dramatization of the ancient story, rocking chair reading of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke. Here is a place for all to participate: young and old, singles and couples and families, church veterans and curious guests. Worship will close in candlelight sending all to an evening of anticipating the festival of Christmas morning. Click here for details. |
| | | Christmas Eve Service Offering Designated to Habitat for Humanity of Dallas at 6:00 p.m.
This year Central Christian Church will make an extra benevolent gift to Dallas Habitat for Humanity. The Dec. 24th, 6:00 PM Christmas Eve and Candle Light Service will include a love offering exclusively for Dallas Habitat for Humanity. Click here for details.
Click here for the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity web site. |
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