UWIF Christmas Luncheon

Sunday, December 8, following 11 AM worship

TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ($10/person)!

Women, don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship and celebrate the Christmas season! This year’s UWIF Christmas Luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 8 in the Wesley Center following the 11 AM worship service. Entertainment will be provided by a Chorale Group from Northwestern Lehigh High School. This annual luncheon is a great time for Asbury ladies and guests to enjoy fellowship, have a wonderful meal, and hear some delightful Christmas music – a great way to start the Christmas season!

“Christmas ‘Bronze and Brass'”  Handbell Concert

Sunday, December 15, at 4 PM in the Sanctuary

The Jubilation Ringers of Asbury United Methodist Church are pleased to present their annual Christmas concert: Christmas “Bronze and Brass.” Their guest artist this year is Ken Brader’s Holiday Brass Quartet—a trumpet quartet founded by the late, legendary trumpeter, Ken Brader.

Director Jackie Grove says “we will be pulling out all the stops in celebration of this joyful season: several selections will combine the bronze (bells), the brass (trumpets), the organ, and your congregational voices. Expect the rafters to be raised!! We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a triumphant festival of Christmas joy!”

No tickets required. A free-will offering will be taken to defray expenses.

Quiet Christmas

Thursday, December 19, 7 PM, Sanctuary (and streaming at live.asburylv.org)

Led by Rev. Evelyn Stupp, Asbury’s Pastor of Bereavement and Care Ministries, Quiet Christmas is a gathering to experience God’s hope and healing in the midst of grief, relationship/job loss or other life transitions/events that weigh us down. The service will include hymns and special music, scripture and reflection, prayers and candle lighting. All are welcome.

UWIF Christmas Luncheon

Sunday, December 3, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Wesley Center

Women, don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship and celebrate the Christmas season! Tickets will be $10/person and are for sale behind the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Entertainment will be provided by the Emmaus High School Chorale. A mission collection will be taken to support the purchase of household cleaning supplies for the Sixth Street Shelter.

“Angels and Shepherds” Handbell Concert

Sunday, December 10, 4 PM, Sanctuary

Ring in the season with this handbell concert by the Jubilation Ringers. “As the days grow shorter and the stress of holiday preparations swells, we hope you will take time for a brief respite, joining the angels and shepherds in praising God for the priceless gift of His Son,” says their director, Jackie Grove. “We can promise that beautiful music, and perhaps a renewed sense of awe and wonder for this special season, await!”

The Jubilation Ringers will be joined by special guests the Emmaus High School Chorale, directed by Julia Wallace.

Snow date: December 18

Gifts for Ramos

Advent service opportunity

Bless the less fortunate families in our community with gifts this Christmas. The counselor at our partner school, Ramos Elementary, has provided us with a list of families who could use help this Christmas. Learn how you can spread Christmas joy by visiting asburylv.org/RamosGifts.

Quiet Christmas

Thursday, December 21, 7 PM, Sanctuary (and streaming at live.asburylv.org)

A service to experience God’s hope and healing in the midst of grief, relationship/job loss or other life transitions/events that weigh us down. Led by Rev. Evelyn Stupp, Asbury’s Pastor of Bereavement and Care Ministries, the service will include hymns and special music, scripture and reflection, prayers and candle lighting. All are welcome.