Rev. Rogers added that church volunteers assembled and distributed 50 Advent-in-a-bag kits to congregants...
Aurora Methodists open Christmas season with music, Advent-in-a-bag kits
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 30, 2020 — Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora opened the Advent season, 40 days leading up to Christmas, with a string trio and soloist leading Christmas hymn singing Sunday, Nov. 29, during an online worship service.
Musicians were congregants Sharon Seitzinger, Batavia; Brody Seitzinger, Batavia; Annie Walker, Elburn; and Andi Pryer, North Aurora.
Rev. Derek Rogers, lead pastor, said his December sermon series is called “Home for the Holidays.” He explained, “The Christmas season is going to be different this year. There will likely be fewer parties. Family gatherings will probably be a little more intimate.
“Shopping will surely shift even more online. We’ll miss the in-person worship services singing Christmas carols loud and proud. We’ll undoubtedly be spending more and more time at home.
“But the good news we celebrate at Christmas is that Jesus came to earth to make his home among us. He knocks at our doors seeking to enter in. So this Christmas let’s open our homes and our hearts to the incarnate presence God and celebrate what Jesus is doing in and through us during these holy-days.”
His sermon schedule continues with:
–Dec. 13: “A Prepared Home”
–Dec. 20: “Home by another Way”
–Dec. 24: “The Good News”
for at-home celebrations. Kits include a faux advent wreath, four candles, a greeting card, devotions booklet, Christmas eve candles, holiday candy and literature listing Advent events.
The pastor said he hopes the kits will bring a sense of normalcy and comfort in a time of uncertainty. The kits will also be connected to an online service offered on Sunday mornings on the church’s website.
Call (630) 239-2321 or visit flowingforthumc.org for more information.
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Al Benson
Al Benson is an Aurora-based freelance photo-journalist. He is currently an archives research specialist at Aurora University. His work has appeared in The Voice, The Daily Herald, The Beacon-News, and the Chicago Tribune.
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