Christmas at FUMCPlano
This Advent Season …
Love’s Arrival: God’s love is not quiet or hidden. It comes boldly into our world, gently transforming hearts, inviting us to join in the good work of God’s kingdom. Advent is the season to notice, receive, and respond to God's Love as it arrives in unexpected ways.So, come, let us adore him.
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Scripture: Psalm 122
The psalmist invites us to pray for peace and long for God’s goodness in the heart of the city. Advent begins with the call to lift our eyes and actively seek the good that God is planting in our midst.
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Scripture: Romans 15:4–13
Paul urges the church to welcome one another just as Christ has welcomed us. Advent reminds us that God’s love shows up boldly, crossing boundaries, and we are called to extend that same welcome with courage and joy.
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Scripture: Matthew 11:2–11
John’s disciples ask Jesus if he is the one to come. Jesus points to the signs of healing, liberation, and joy. Advent proclaims: the Good News isn’t just coming — it’s already here, breaking into our lives today.
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Scripture: Isaiah 7:10–16
The sign given to Ahaz is a child who will learn to choose the good. In the birth of Jesus, we see the fullness of that promise: God’s love embodied, showing us the way of faithfulness, hope, and goodness.
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Scripture: John 1:1–4
On Christmas Eve, we celebrate the moment Love itself enters the world. The Word became flesh, bringing life and light to all people. God’s love has arrived — transforming hearts, dispelling darkness, and inviting us to join in the joy of a world made new.
Things to do this Season!
Written by Rev. Rebecca Grogan, this collection of daily readings and reflections draws from Psalms, Romans, Matthew, and Isaiah—inviting you to rediscover familiar Scriptures through the lens of community, gratitude, and hope. Each day includes thoughtful questions and a short prayer to help you deepen your connection with God and others during this holy season. Pick up your copy at the Welcome Center this Sunday!
Celebrate Advent by listening to Jesus’ own words about the life He came to give. On Sundays at 4 p.m., Rebecca Grogan will guide Parables of Life, a welcoming study through several of Jesus’ parables—simple stories with eternal meaning. Discover how these teachings shape our hope now and our life with God forever. Bring a Bible, a friend, and your questions.
