Church Briefs
By Voice Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:57 AM CST
Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle: The first of a three mid-week Advent services, “Yet in Thy Dark Streets Shineth,” will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. The first location of the series is Jerusalem. For more information, call the church at 851-4546.
First Church United Methodist of Maumelle, 1201 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle: The Chancel Choir will present “The Christmas Light,” an illustration of the hope of Christmas through music and the spoken word, at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday, Dec. 7. Contemporary service times are 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. in the family life center and a traditional service is at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Visit the church’s Web site at
www.fumcmaumelle.org.
Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock: The Advent Sermon Series, “Do you see what I see?,” a look at the presence of peace, hope, joy, and love, begins Sunday and will conclude with a candlelight Christmas Eve services at 6 and 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. White sacks will be distributed this Sunday for the church’s White Christmas Sunday to be held on Dec. 7. Each family is asked to fill one sack with non-perishable food to donate to the Gardner Food Pantry. Throughout the month of December, the church will participate in the Salvation Army Stocking Drive. Families are asked to pick up empty stockings at the church, fill them (suggestions are included) and return them on Sunday, Dec. 14 for delivery the following Monday. Visit the church’s Web site at
www.expandingthelight.com.
First Baptist Church of Sherwood, 701 Country Club Road, Sherwood: “Four Sundays of Advent” begins Sunday and each service will have a special feature highlighting the themes of advent. The adult choir and orchestra will present “On This Very Night” at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. Featured soloist is Jason Harper, who will also narrate. Visit the church’s Web site at
www.fbcsherwood.org.
Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood: “This Day of Celebration,” a Christmas cantata, will be presented by the adult and children’s choirs at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, with accompaniment by handbells, piano, organ, and trumpets. Visit the church’s Web site at
www.sylvanhillsumc.com.
Sylvan Hills Church of Christ, 117 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood: The church sponsors the following community outreach programs through Hope House: DivorceCare, Share Group, Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University, GriefShare, cancer support, early morning devotions and four weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone; it meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. For meeting times of the other groups, call the church at 835-4141. Visit the church’s Web site at www.sylvanhillscofc.org.
Baring Cross Baptist Church, 7541 Warden Road, North Little Rock: Christmas gifts for children at the church’s Caring Centers will be given out the week of Christmas. Those who wish to contribute may take an unwrapped child’s gift to the church before Dec. 10. For more information, call the church at 833-2347. Visit the church’s Web site at www.baringcrossbaptist.org.
Cedar Heights Church, 14510 Cedar Heights Road, North Little Rock: The Cedar Heights Day Care Christmas program will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Early-bird Sunday Worship Service is at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school (small group Bible studies) is at 9:30 a.m., morning worship service is at 10:45 a.m., and an evening worship service is at 6 p.m. Visit the church’s Web site at www.cedarheightschurch.com.
Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 East C Avenue, North Little Rock: The youth choir will present “Deck the Mall” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Visit the church’s Web site at www.forministry.com.
47th Street Baptist Church, 47th Street and Pike Avenue, North Little Rock: Wednesday worship service is at 6 p.m. and Mission Friends, for children preschool through second grade, is at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Visit the church’s Web site at www.47thstreetbaptist.org.
Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer St., North Little Rock: Items being collected for the food pantry for the month of November are crackers, peanut butter, and cookies. Visit the church’s Web site at www.gardnermemorialumc.org.
Levy Baptist Church, 3501 Pike Ave., North Little Rock: The Capital Singers will sing Christmas Carols at 6:15 Wednesday, Dec. 3. Visit the church’s Web site at www.levybaptist.com.
Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock: Weekly services are: Sundays, Bible class at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.; and Wednesdays, meal at 6 p.m. and Bible class at 7 p.m. Visit the church’s Web site at www.levychurch.com.
Levy United Methodist Church, 47th & Allen Streets, North Little Rock: The United Methodist Women’s group will have a Christmas party at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Visit the church’s Web site at www.levyumc.com.
Lynch View Baptist Church, 800 Page Mill Road, North Little Rock: The church operates a food pantry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 945-2640. Visit the church’s Web site at www.lynchviewbaptistchurch.com.
Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock: The Hanging of the Greens service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, in the sanctuary, followed by a churchwide caroling party to nursing homes and homebound members at 6 p.m. Visit the church’s Web site at www.parkhillchristian.org.
Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock: For more information, call the church at 753-9533 or visit the church’s Web site at www.parkhillpres.org.
First United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock: The annual Hanging of the Green Service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary. The service will feature liturgical dancers, an orchestra, adult and children’s choirs, handbells, greenbearers and narration. After the service, punch and cookies will be provided by the United Methodist Women of the church. Visit the church’s Web site at www.nlrfumc.org.
Faith Baptist Church, 109 Tanglewood Drive, North Little Rock: The church’s food pantry is low on food items and in need of canned items and dry staples. To donate, call the church office at 753-8897. Visit the church’s Web site at www.faithnlr.org.
First Christian Church, 2803 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood: The worship schedule for Sunday mornings is: 9 a.m., traditional worship service, aimed at those who love the old hymns and traditional music, and 11 a.m., contemporary praise and worship service that features upbeat music and includes the Praise Band and the choir Visit the church’s Web site at www.sherwoodfirstchristian.com.
The Summit Church, 6600 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock: “Mysterium…it all makes sense now” will be presented at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Visit the church’s Web site at www.thesummitchurch.org.
