Angels flitting around, babies leaping, stars shining brighter than usual! Join us as we prepare our hearts and our vision for the miracle of Christmas. Saturdays - 5:30pm / Sundays 9:00am and 10:15am.
Prepare for the Wonder of Christmas!
- Sun Dec 3 - Adult Fellowship Christmas Dinner and Movie - RSVP to Jane.
- Sat Dec 9 - S’mores with Santa - 6:00-7:30pm
- Sun Dec 10 - MCP Christmas Cantata - Refreshments following - 3:00pm
- Sun Dec 10 - Gift for Families in Need Due
- Thu Dec 14 - Blue Christmas Service - Arrives in your inbox.
- Fri Dec 15 - Christmas Caroling - Meet at church; return for hot chocolate & cookies - 6:30-8:30pm
- Sun Dec 17 - Christmas Apparel Day!
And join us on Christmas Eve
- 11:00am Traditional Service
- 4:00pm Children's Service (45 min)
- 7:00pm Family Friendly Service w/ our Praise Team
- 10:00pm Traditional Service w/ our Choirs and Organ (music begins at 9:45)
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Join us for this 4-week adventure, An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story by Rachel Billups, as we focus on some of the often over-looked characters in the Nativity story. Sign up using this link, in the welcome center, or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Books: $12. Study begins week of Nov 27.
- Tuesdays - 9:30am @ Fallston UMC or ZOOM or 7:00pm by ZOOM
- Thursdays - Young Adults (18-28) - 8:30pm by Zoom
- Fridays - 11:30am @ Panera in Abingdon
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Lighthouse Choir is expanding to include children and youth from kindergarten through high school! The next performance is on Christmas Eve at the 4:00 and/or 7:00 pm services. Rehearsals begin this Sunday, and will continue on 12/10 and 12/17, immediately following the 10:15 service. I will provide a small snack right after lighthouse ministry and parents can relax in the Welcome Center until rehearsal is over at 12:00. Pick-up is in the choir room downstairs.
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S'mores with Santa - 12/9 from 6:00 - 7:30. Join us in our Winter Wonderland out back and enjoy a s'mores, hot chocolate, and a conversation with Santa. No registration needed - just show up. Even better - check out our Saturday Worship service in the Welcome Center at 5:30 and then head out back to relax around the bonfire as your kids chat with Santa.
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Cookies are needed for the Christmas Cantata - 12/10. During this season of advent, I'm talking with the kids about continuing to think about and serve others- the Thanksgiving Challenge can be done year-round! One way they can do that is to make or bring in cookies/desserts for our Christmas Cantata. Even if you aren't able to attend the Cantata, cookies/dessert treats can be brought to church on Sunday morning 12/10.
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Christmas Cantata - Sunday, 12/10, 3:00 pm - a wonderful way to center yourself during the sometimes-hectic Christmas season. Beautiful music with an expanded choir and musicians, and a message that will touch your heart.
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Church-wide Christmas Caroling - 12/15, 6:30 pm - (meet in the upper parking lot). Join others to form caroling groups that will visit the homes of church members and friends to sing a song or two and brighten their holidays. What better way to spread the hope, peace, love, and joy of the advent season than caroling?
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Christmas Story "Pageant" - 12/17, during Lighthouse Ministries (10:15 service) - Help needed! Last year, the Lighthouse Ministries children (pre-k through 5th grade) dressed up in costumes and acted out the Christmas Story. The kids really loved doing this. I'd like to do this again, but I am out of town that weekend. I need at least 4 more adults to help getting children in and out of costumes. I will have everything set up and 2 adults leading it, but they will need additional help. Please email me if you are interested and able to help that Sunday morning.
Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or are able to volunteer for any of the events.
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Join us for an afternoon of music and joy on Sunday, December 10, at 3:00pm as the MCP parish choir presents the Christmas cantata. Refreshments following. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can bring cookies to share.
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We are continuing our annual tradition of providing mailboxes for our church family. You are welcome to save a stamp and put your Christmas cards in the appropriate slots (below the lettered boxes) addressed to anyone within our church family. The mailboxes are in the narthex next to the welcome counter. Check to see if you have received any cards!
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This Christmas, we will be helping children in need at Churchville, Old Post & Youth’s Benefit Elementary Schools and Fallston Middle School. These children & families are referred by the school’s guidance counselors & social workers. Children were asked for 4 wishes: something they want, something they need, something to wear & something to read. - Details:
The Smith’s Chapel food pantry is in need of canned goods, cereals, pasta, and pasta sauce! Donations may be placed in the Welcome Center. Thank you for your generosity.
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Judy Williams is the Foreign Programs Coordinator for Global Adoption Services, Inc. Through this organization, we help provide education to children in a village there. Global Adoptions received a challenge grant for up to $10K for their Haiti programs. If you would like to contribute, you can use this link.
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Are you giving GIFT CARDS this holiday? Purchase them through Mission Central Community Services and help us to support projects like: Shoes for Kids and the Elementary Success Summer Tutoring Program. All you have to do is SHOP and EAT! Watch this video for a quick information session then visit www.raiseright.com to register and purchase gift cards to over 500 restaurants and stores. Our enrollment code is: 4L61E3EE73772.
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Adult Sunday Morning Small Group book/video study (in person/Zoom hybrid) has begun a 5 week study of " Not A Silent Night" by Adam Hamilton on Sundays at 9:00 in the conference room.
We are exploring Jesus from Mary’s point-of-view—proud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and so much more. In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Mary’s beautiful baby. This year, experience Advent and Christmas with Mary.
Purchase your book online and email Ellen Lipp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to join the study.
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We flow into Advent on December 1st, with Prepare the Way For The Lord, by Adam Hamilton. The Story of Jesus’ cousin John the Baptist is woven through all four Gospels. He is the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” Join us at 7am Wednesdays by Zoom.
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Looking to find a Christ centered community? Join the YA Bible Study Thursday evenings at 8:30 by Zoom. College students and young adults ... here's a way stay connected to those from home! Contact Cole Chandler, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional details and the link.
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Middle and High School Youth and Parents download the TeamReach app and enter the code FUMCyouth for an easy way to keep track of activities and communicate. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information!
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Join us for lunch, devotions and conversation Wednesday, December 6 at 1:00pm at Das Beirhalle in Bel Air. All are welcome! Please call Howard Bond at 410-790-0978 for more information. And save the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 for future lunches around the area.
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Join us Mondays at 9:30am in Providence Hall. TOPS offers an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning, exercise and more. Your first visit at any TOPS meeting is free. New TOPS members may choose from 3 different packages. Contact Marie Reid for more information - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Children in 1st through 5th grade are invited to join The Lighthouse Choir. Rehearsals are from 11:30 – 12:00 Sunday mornings. Rehearsals are 12/3, 12/10/ 12/17 and children will sing on Christmas Eve!
We are also inviting pre-k and kindergarten children to join the Movers and Shakers Choir – more information to come. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested or you'd like more information.
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Stephen Ministers: Care - Pray - Encourage - Listen - Bring Christ's Love and Care with Spiritual Support
If you would love to have someone to talk to during a tumultuous time, Stephen Ministers are available to connect in person or through phone, text, email, face time, Zoom or Skype.
Stephen ministers will provide confidential Christian encouragement through scriptures, prayers and a listening ear. Please email Pastor Karin to receive support from a Stephen Minister. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Donate your old: tablets, desktop pcs, monitors, cables, accessories, circuit boards/cards, mice, computer power supplies, gaming devices, hard drives, keyboards, media speakers, network devices, cable set, top box (analog, digital, satellite), stereo equipment, hi-fi speakers, video players, digital cameras, DVD players, video cameras, game consoles, cell/smart phones, personal digital assistants, mp3 players, communication devices, ink/toner cartridges, fax machines, video/audio equipment, PBX systems, projections equipment, security equipment, receivers, transmitters, desktop printers.
Leave your items in the Welcome Center. All items will be donated to PCs for People, an organization that specializes in refurbishing tech equipment then helping to connect people in Baltimore. (Please no donations that require more than one person to carry!) Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
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Fallston UMC is hiring a part time youth director. Seeking a person who lives the life of a disciple and can inspire middle and senior high students to develop a relationship with Jesus. 10 hours a week. Weekends a must. Email Pastor Walker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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We are so thankful for a loving and generous congregation that allows for our missions and ministries to occur.
Set up your offering or make a one-time donation by clicking here. From there you can set up a profile and indicate the fund, the amount, and the frequency (one time, once a week, once a month, etc.) of your gift. If you have any questions, please call Carole Cover at 410-877-7255 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Click the links directly for additional articles!
- Ways to Get Connected
- Prayer Shawls and Blankets
- Blankets for Veterans
- Altar Flowers
- Battery Recycling
- Donut Pick Up
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The recorded services for the past weeks are linked below. Click to watch again or to forward to a friend. If you missed a service not listed, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the direct link.
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Pre-K through 5th grade rotate through stations as the not only hear, but experience God's message each week. The last week of the month is "Service Sunday" where elementary children participate in a service project, so they are putting what they learn into action.
Middle and high school students meet as a small group. Each week they learn about how the bible messages are relevant in today's world and what it means to be disciples of Jesus.
Nursery and toddler care is provided during both the 9:00 and the 10:15 services.
For the safety of all, children/youth from nursery through high school register for our programs. It’s simple and quick! Just click this link or scan the QR code. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
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Help with donuts on Saturdays. Donuts are picked up at 1:50pm on Saturday afternoon and delivered to the church Saturday night or Sunday morning by 8am. Please use this link to sign up to help one or more Saturdays or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
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The 1111 Project has delivered 1015 blankets to local hospitals to give to veterans that have served our country when they come through their doors and stay the night in a hospital bed.
Purchase a kit from us for $25 and create a no sew blanket that will bless our veterans in the hospital. More information about the project as well as directions for tying the knots can be found here. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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Thanks to the many hands of the prayer team, prayer shawls and blankets are always available for your family and friends in need. May those receiving blankets always feel God's presence, love, and comfort.
If you would like prayers for someone and/or a blanket, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please use the prayer blanket email.
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If you would like to order flowers for the altar to honor, celebrate or in memory of someone, please send your request to Alison DeVack at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include the wording that you would like to appear in the bulletin and if you intend to pickup/take the flowers after Sunday service. Centerpieces are $25; Rosebud $7 (specify color). Make your check payable to Fallston UMC and note “altar flowers” on memo line. What a great way to honor someone special!
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Fallston UMC is recycling household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9volt and disc shaped batteries). Help us get greener! There is a bin in the welcome center to drop them off in so that we can recycle them for you!
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So many choices! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and how you are interested in participating or serving so we can get you connected!
- Thanksgiving Basket Project Manager
- Thanksgiving Sunday Community Dinner Coordinator
- Board of Trustees Member
- Church Council
- Stewardship Team
- Advent Family Devotion Editor
- Make an occasional Meal for Members
- Kitchen Help Dinner Coordinator
- Dessert Theater Help
- Prayer Chain Member
- Prayer Shawl/Blanket Maker
- Facilitate Directory Project
- Office Volunteer (occasional)
- Small Group Leader
- Bible Study Leader
- Book Club Coordinator
- Usher (Sunday mornings)
- Greeter (Sunday mornings)
- Coffee / Hospitality (Sunday mornings)
- Parking Lot Attendant (occasional)
- Golf Tournament Committee
- Appalachia Service Project Adult Volunteer
- Christmas Decorating Committee
- Membership Coordinator (computer)
- Name Tag Project
- Choir / Handbell Member
- Youth Leader Assistant
- Videographer / Editor
- Graphics / Marketing Help
- Home Visitor
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Thank you for continuing to use the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. email for announcements you wish to be placed in the bulletin, on the website and/or in the weekly e-Enlightener. This email automatically distributes to Carole Cover, Alison DeVack, Tonya Chandler and Pastor Karin. Thank you for having all bulletin and e-Enlightener information in by Tuesday at 6:00 pm each week.
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