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Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday

Monday Mornings at10:00 a.m.

November 30,December 7, 14, and 21

Led by Rev. Parker Benson

Songs of Advent: Looking at the readings for Sunday

Wednesday Mornings at10:00 a.m.

December 2, 9, 16

Led by Rev. Sarah Slack

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:

Why do we quote Isaiah at Christmas?

Wednesday Nights at6:45

December 2, 9, 16

Led by Rev. Catherine Nance

The Jesse Tree

Study for adults and separate study for children

Wednesdays 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm

December 2, 9, 16

Led by Rev. Catherine Nance

Enjoy an evening of music from the Children's Choirs followed by some Christmas crafting and snacks. Sign up by clicking here.

Come enjoy a 100+ member choir and a full orchestra in the annual presentation of the Christmas Cantata. (he cantata is recorded by WVLT-TV to air at a later date. )

members of the Smoky Mountain Pickleball Club will be playing, and teaching the game of Pickleball in the church gymnasium (Asbury Hall.) Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. The game is popular with seniors but can be enjoyed by all.

Visit http://usapa.org/whatis_pball/index.php for more information.

Do you love to read? Then join others who enjoy books at a monthly meeting here at 1st UMC. First meeting of the year is at the home of Sally Thierbach. For more information call her at 233-0365.