Christmas is quickly approaching! Time to hang up those stockings, get the tree ready and celebrate the birth of Jesus. While you're getting into the Christmas spirit, check out all of the “jolly” things the churches of Madison County are doing!
December 6
On Sunday, Dec. 6, there will be a Christmas Cantata held at 5:30 p.m. at Madison First Baptist Church with a musical performance of Light!....out of the darkness.
Lee First Baptist is having a candlelight hanging of the Greens service on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited for this time of worship and celebration of the Savior's birth. Hanging of the greens is a special service where the coming of the advent season is recognized. Come out and enjoy this special celebration. Lee First Baptist is located at 157 East US Highway 90 in Lee. For more information, call (850) 464-7463 or (850) 971-2764.
Santa Claus is coming to town- well, to Madison Church of God, that is. Ol' Saint Nick will be at the church on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Families are invited to attend, and pictures with Santa will be available for just $6. This is a better treat than going to the mall for pictures! Come and enjoy the Christmas fun. For more information, please call (850) 973-3339.
December 9
Greenville United Methodist will be distributing food to Greenville residents at the Renewed Life Outreach Center located at 1376 SW Grand Street on Wednesday, December 9 at 12:30 p.m.
December 11
On Friday, Dec. 11, Greenville Baptist will be having a live nativity scene in the park during Greenville Country Christmas from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 12
On Saturday, Dec. 12, Madison First Baptist will be having a unique experience that's free and open to all ages. Everyone is invited to attend Journey Through Bethlehem, a walk-through tour of Bethlehem. There will be booths with all the sights and sounds of Bethlehem in the 1st century. It will be held in the church parking lot from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 12-13
Madison Church of God invites everyone to see “Jesus Loves Fruit Cakes,” a Christmas comedy that will be held at the church on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. On Saturday, the play will begin at 6 p.m., and on Sunday, the play will begin at 10:45 a.m. This is an experience you won't want to miss! Madison Church of God is located at 771 N.E. Colin Kelly Hwy.
December 13
The Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church will present One Silent Night on Dec. 13 during the 11 a.m. and 6:08 p.m. services. FUMC is located at 348 SW Rutledge St. Everyone is invited to attend!