Join us on this Sunday, December 8, as our choir presents K. Lee Scott’s Christmas Cantata: “The Incarnation” during both the 8:30am and 11:10am worship services. This stunning musical work, featuring choir, organ, timpani, and a brass ensemble of six players, beautifully captures the mystery and wonder of Christ’s birth.

In lieu of children’s church, we encourage families to enjoy this special worship experience together. Let the music inspire your heart and prepare you for the joy of the Christmas season. We can’t wait to see you there!

Congratulations to Momentum Youth on winning the “Best Use of Theme” award at this year’s Stillwater Parade of Lights!  This year they picked “First Christmas” as their theme and created a full traditional nativity scene. Thank you for representing our church so well and for reminding everyone of the true meaning of Christmas! 

This Christmas season, you can honor or remember family members and friends by purchasing a poinsettia to decorate our sanctuary. Each poinsettia is $15, with a portion of your gift supporting missions. Names of those honored or remembered will be listed in our Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin, and poinsettias may be taken home following the Christmas Eve service you attend.

To place an order, complete the order form and submit it along with your payment. Checks should be made payable to FUMC with “Poinsettia” in the memo line. Order forms are available in the building on Sunday mornings or by calling the church office. Completed forms, along with checks, can be returned in the offering plate or by mailing it to the office.

Order Deadline: Monday, December 16

Thank you for helping us beautify the sanctuary and support missions this Christmas season!

Each year, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) asks for your generous support of our staff Christmas gift. As a token of our appreciation, we bless each of our staff with a financial gift the week prior to Christmas through your generosity. We will begin collecting gifts December 1 and will continue to be present at all three services through December 15.

You can find members of the SPRC around our building holding a Christmas box. Additionally, if you would like to give online, you may do so by clicking the Donate button in the app and designate your gift, “Church Staff Christmas.” Thank you for blessing the staff during this special time of year. Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of His love at Christmas and always. 

This past Monday morning, members of the Methodist Men’s Group hauled 3,011 pounds of cast-off food from the West Walmart and Sprouts lasting over the Thanksgiving Holiday to Our Daily Bread to serve needy folks. Thank you to all who made this happen, as this will surely be a blessing to many in our community who are in need! 

On Sunday, December 15th, we will be hosting a blood drive in the Family Life Center from 8:30am-12:30pm. To sign-up to donate, please visit www.obi.org

A great group from the Stillwater Lions Club joined us on November 19th to help pack sacks for the Children’s Weekend Food Sack program.  They also presented a generous check to the program to help meet the needs of the hungry children in Stillwater. Their continued support with volunteers and their donation is much appreciated! 

The United Women in Faith Annual Christmas Tea was held Wednesday, December 4th.  Members who passed in the last year were honored. Sapeida Myers and Martha McMillian were recognized for their service to the organization.  After, thanking the 2024 Board of Officers, Irene Upson installed the 2025 Board: President - Diane Buchanan; Vice-President - Martha McMillian; Secretary- Jenny Brakhage; Treasurer - Linda Christensen; Membership, Nurture & Outreach - Janet Davis; Program Resources - Connie Stauter; Social Action - Barbara Stadler; and Spiritual Growth - Jeanette Nazemetz.  The program was provided by Dana Ayers and Bailey Bovenschen.  Dana told us the O'Henry story of "The Gift of the Magi" and Bailey sang songs that fit the story line. The program concluded by singing a few favorite Christmas songs. Then, the group shared holiday food treats and warm conversation. 

If you would like to participate in the hospitality of Second Sunday Snacks it's not too late!  This Sunday, December 8th is our next "Snack" Sunday and we still have a need. Text or email Alice Fowler if you would like to help with snacks.  Alice: 405-612-4269 or ajcfowler@gmail.com

Join us Sunday, December 15th, for our annual Christmas Children's Pageant, where our First UMC kiddos will sing and reenact the story of Christmas! This a fun event for the whole family and will start at 5pm in the Family Life Center. 

Join us December 18th at 7pm in the Sanctuary for a fun night filled delicious cookies and singing Christmas carols! 

We are so excited for our upcoming Live Nativity, which will take place Saturday, December 21st, from 5:00-6:30pm in our Labyrinth area next our Family Life Center! There will be people dressed in costumes of the times, reliving the excitement of the newly born messiah! We will also have live animals and tons of fun for the whole community, so please feel free to share this event as well! 

We are so excited for our upcoming Live Nativity, which will take place Saturday, December 21st, from 5:00-6:30pm in our Labyrinth area next our Family Life Center! There will be people dressed in costumes of the times, reliving the excitement of the newly born messiah! We will also have live animals and tons of fun for the whole community, so please feel free to share this event as well!