Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City

113 Grand   Festus, MO  63028   636-937-6205   Fax:  636-933-4762   Email:  staff@1stumc.com   www.1stumc.com

Christmas in our Church - We wish you a Merry Christmas!

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the lord shone round about them, and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you this day is born in the City of Bethlehem, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men.' -Luke 2:7-14 (KJV)

Kids Christmas Pageant 2004

Special Services

Hanging of the Greens - Sunday before Advent begins

Worship service of preparation and celebration.  During this service, people of all ages gather to participate in the decoration of the sanctuary.  Throughout the service of song and scripture, we are reminded of the meaning of many of the common symbols of Christmas.

Kneeling in Bethlehem - Sunday before Christmas

Re-enactment of the manger scene with Christmas carols.

Christmas Candlelight Service - Sunday before Christmas

Features a large choir and several instrumentalists.

Christmas Eve Communion Service - 7:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.

Services held at two time slots on Christmas Eve.  Features a moving closing with entire congregation singing Silent Night while each worshipper holds a lighted candle aloft.

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Mission Statement:  First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City is called to be a nurturing community of faith spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.