December Happenings at Red Bank UMC 

On Sunday, December 5th is the annual Christmas Parade of Lexington at 3pm - The Youth have made 
a float and will be in the parade!  Come out to the parade and cheer them on! 

Christmas at Red Bank  - Sunday December 5th at 6:30pm
For the past four years, local and regional musicians have gathered together in the Red Bank 
community to play Christmas songs & raise some money for a local charity.  The 2010 edition 
of “Christmas at Red Bank” promises to be the best yet, with several new artists added to 
the lineup alongside old favorites. 

Children’s Christmas Play 6:30pm  - “Follow That Star” will be on Sunday, December 12th at 
6:30 in the Sanctuary.  Please come join us as the children share the Christmas story from 
the viewpoint of the Three Wise men with us.  After the program everyone is invited to come 
over to the Fellowship Hall for light refreshment.

Blue Christmas at 7pm - Monday, December 13th - This is a new service designed for those who 
struggle to find joy and cheer during this festive season of the year. Ever felt like you 
are blue when everyone else is Happy and Cheerful? Christ came to lift up the downtrodden and 
to meet us in the midst of our valleys. If you are suffering from Grief, Sadness, Worry or 
Depression this Christmas, please join us as we quietly pause for connection with a Savior 
that meets us in subtle and powerful ways to bring us Hope. We also offer this night a time 
to remember those who have passed from us and gone on to be with God. 
 
December 19th - 8:50am Special Music and Homily and at 11am our annual Christmas 
Cantata and a Homily - “Hope has Hands” by the Red Bank UMC Choir
 
Christmas Caroling - Join us for a fun family evening of ole fashioned Christmas caroling.
On Monday, December 20th starting at 6pm, we’ll take the bus around to the homes of our shut-ins 
and share the sounds of the season with love for all and enjoy a warm delicious meal after in 
the church fellowship hall.

December 24th - Christmas Eve Candle Light Communion Service 5pm - Please invite family and 
friends to come take part of this special service on this most glorious night of the year. We 
will have a Sign Language Interpreter, Lisa Halter, signing at this service.
*Childcare Provided at all services  

Join us each Sunday for Worship at 8:50am and 11am with Church School for all ages 
at 10am. We welcome you and encourage your participation in this joyous season of 
remembering the birth of our Savior Jesus. 

				     Joy and Peace ~ Rev. Thomas B. Wilkes III