9am Worship, 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025

Dec 7, 2025 • Rev. W. Donald Warren

Welcome to our 9am 2nd Sunday of Advent Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.

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Scripture for December 7: Matthew 3:1-12

Message: "Messages" - Rev. Donald Warren

Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 25 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. Feel free to bring items to the church office or send them directly from your preferred delivery service/retail. We thank you for your generosity.

TOP 10 LIST of items needed:

(Proteins & water are most needed, all are appreciated!)

* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies

* Protein bars * Lance crackers

* Beef sticks * Pop Tarts

* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups

* Vienna Sausage * Rice Krispie treats

Fair Trade Market

The Fair Trade Christmas Market (A project of NC Stop Human Trafficking) is coming to Jarvis on Sunday, December 7. Nativities, ornaments, jewelry, purses and other gifts from around the world will be available. These artisans are paid a fair, living wage and buying Fair Trade Certified products provides jobs for vulnerable people, and provides beautiful and unique gifts for your loved ones. If you will not be at Jarvis that Sunday, please support them by shopping online at http://http://www.fairtradersproject.org

Poinsettias

Poinsettias will decorate the Chancel and TCLC throughout the season of Advent. Poinsettias may be purchased in honor or in remembrance of your loved ones for $10 each. Orders must be completed by December 14. Write “Poinsettia” on the memo line or envelope for cash or check payments and turn it into the church office/offering box along with an order form on the back table.

Looking Ahead

12/8/25 Eastern Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Concert (7pm)

12/12/25 Emerald City Big Band Concert, Turnage Theater Washington

12/13 & 14Queen Street UMC Christmas, Kinston, NC, 6:00pm

12/13 & 14Nutcracker at Wright Auditorium, 2:00 & 7:00pm

12/14/25 Youth led Christmas Drama (TCLC, 10:00 am)

12/15/25 Emerald City Big Band Concert, Oakmont Baptist Church

12/21/25 Service of Lessons and Carols (11:00 am)

12/24/25 Christmas Eve Services TCLC (5pm), Sanctuary (8pm)

12/28/25 Single Service (TCLC, 9:00 am, social to follow)

December Upward Basketball & Cheerleading practices, TCLC

Jan-FebUpward Games, Saturdays, TCLCPoinsettias