Each year, we look forward to the Advent/Christmas season. Technically, Advent covers the four Sundays prior to Christmas while the liturgical Christmas season goes from Dec. 25 until Jan. 6 which is Epiphany (12 days of Christmas). The Advent season is intended to be a time of spiritual preparation leading into our Christmas…
Month: November 2015
Church dedicates new technology for worship
Thanksgiving worship was especially exciting on Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 as Copper Hill Church dedicated three new advances in technology to God for use in the worship services; a video projection system, a new sound system and a new keyboard. The congregation is deeply indebted to Christian Robison who planned the system, oversaw installation for…
Grassroots Community Prayer Service Was Exciting
Three area churches united together for a joint service of prayer for our nation and the needs of our churches. The congregation also stopped for moments of prayers for the Country for France after the recent terror attacks there. Participating pastors were Al Royal of Life Church, Peter Preiser of West Granby United Methodist Church…
Interest Grows in Grassroots Prayer Service
With the tragic events in France of the last day, it becomes all the more evident that the service of prayer that Copper Hill UMC is hosting is very timely. Three local pastors will be leading the Grassroots Prayer Service starting at 6 PM Sunday Nov. 15 at Copper Hill UMC. A combined…
Our Hearts Turn to Thanksgiving
At Copper Hill UMC the Thanksgiving season has begun. It is one of my favorite times of the year. The emphasis in mid November will be on giving thanks for our spiritual blessings as well as for our material blessings and for the riches of our family relationships, friendships and church family ties. Special events…