Joy to the World Advent Sermon SeriesWe are celebrating the 300th Anniversary of Joy to the World. It’s an unlikely popular Christmas hymn. First, it is based on a psalm, and second, it celebrates Christ’s second coming much more than the first. This favorite Christmas hymn is the result of a collaboration of at least three people and draws its initial inspiration not from the Christmas narrative in Luke 2, but from Psalm 98. The result is a favorite Christmas hymn based on an

Old Testament psalm, set to musical fragments composed in England, and pieced together across the Atlantic in the United States! Let’s celebrate Advent as we sing and hear the message of this powerful hymn.

The Advent Workshop is Today!2:00-5:00 p.m., Graceland Gym Join us for a fun afternoon as we welcome Advent by making one of a kind ornaments, crafts, gifts, wreaths, centerpieces and more! Invite your friends and join in on the fun! Choose one of your hand made gifts to brighten the Christmas of a senior citizen living at Meridian Manor. Advent Workshop is for all kids ages preschool through 5th grade and adults. Middle school

and high school kids are welcome as elf helpers! Cost is $10 per crafter.

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Advent Worship WORSHIPX:DWELTWednesday, December 18 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sanctuary What does it mean for Jesus to move into our neighborhood this holiday season? In what ways do we prepare our homes for all the fun, and festivities, the hustle of families, the parties and meals? In Advent, how are you making your life? With every action, with every word, we make our lives for better or worse. But here’s the beauty of what WCC believes this Advent season; not only are we making our lives… but the Spirit of God is making her life with us. Join us!

BLUE CHRISTMASThursday, December 1912 noon and 7:00 p.m., ChapelThe celebrations of this Holy season have a way of shining light on our griefs, fears, and longings; we feel them more deeply. We invite you into the simple warmth and beauty of this Advent Candle-light Worship. Through scripture, prayers, and music, we offer you the gift of a time to reflect on the comfort and hope of this season – for you, those you love, and the wider world. Led by our Pastoral Care ministers and Tapestry con-temporary musicians.

LIGHT THE LABYRINTHSaturday, December 215:00 p.m., Courtyard LabyrinthJoin us as we sing, walk, and light the Labyrinth and awaken us to the light of Jesus entering our world. You will be encouraged to engage your shadows and your own light, and how you perceive each of them. Hosted on the winter solstice— midwinter— we will prepare the way of the light breaking into our darkness.

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Ushers & Greeters Needed for Christmas We will welcome almost 5,000 people to Wayzata Community Church for Christmas Worship. Our ushers and greeters are the first faces people see when they walk into worship. Please visit our Usher and Greeter sign up tables in Founders Hall and sign up to serve our Christ-mas services. Together we can offer a warm welcome to all those who come to celebrate Christmas at WCC.

Christmas Memorials Just a friendly reminder that Christmas Memorial requests are due to Katie Kraus in the Busi-ness Office by Friday, December 6. Forms are available in the office. Thank you for remembering a loved one... and beautifying our

church for the Advent and Christmas season!

Joy to the World! Sermon Series

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growAdvent CORE ClassCarols: The Rest of the Story Teachers: Rev. Mike Halleen, Rev. Rustin Comer 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., Chapel December 4, 11, and 18 (10 a.m. only on 12/18)

The first known Christmas hymns may be traced to 4th-century Rome. The songs we know as carols were originally communal songs sung during celebrations like harvest tide, as well as Christmas. It was only later that carols began to be specifically associated with Christmas. Some of us grew up listening to Paul Harvey on the radio. At the end of his segment he would always say “Now it’s time for the rest of the story.” This intro would be followed by some of the best unveilings of history, and pop culture. As we focus on the 300th anniversary of the carol Joy to the World, there is no better time to hear “the rest of the story,” of our favorite carols. Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Fee: $20 for course material. Register at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/winterregistra-tion

Santa BreakfastSaturday, December 78:30-11:30 a.m., Mithun HallJoin us for the annual Santa Breakfast hosted by WCC Nursery School! Skip the line at the mall and bring your whole family to enjoy a delicious pancake break-

fast and holiday fun while you wait to get your photo taken with Santa. Tickets: $5 per child, $10 for adults. Order tickets at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/winterregistration.

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Christmas Worship ROCK THE MANGER: CHRISTMAS EVE EVE *Monday, December 23 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary If you are going to be out of town on Christmas Eve, or you are just ready to celebrate Jesus’ birth in a festive way a little early, join us

in the Sanctuary for Rock the Manger featuring music by Charles Lazarus and Power Tap, an inspiring Christmas message, and candle lighting and singing of Silent Night. All are welcome. *Childcare for Birth-PreK.

CHRISTMAS EVE • Children’s Interactive Nativity Service 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary• Christmas in Wakefield Chapel 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.• Candlelight Family Christmas* 1:00 p.m. (Parables friendly service), 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary * Childcare for ages Birth-PreK

• Festival Christmas Eve, 9:00 p.m., Sanctuary• Midnight Christmas, 11:00 p.m., Sanctuary

CHRISTMAS DAY • Wednesday, December 25 10:00 a.m. in the Wakefield Chapel

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