We celebrated the first Sunday in Advent 2010 on Sunday, November 28, 2010. Many people helped decorate the church and the 18 foot tall Crismon Tree, Garlands, Advent Wreath, Wreaths, Bows and over 50 Poinsetta's are all in place. This season of the year is always a special and festive time at Norton United Methodist Church and there are many events scheduled during December and January.
On Sunday, December 5 Harpist Martha Painter will be performing Advent and Christmas music during the 11:00 a.m. service. This is the second Sunday in Advent, "The Season of Love" and it's Communion Sunday. This will be a rare and exceptional opportunity to hear the music of the angels, share in the fellowship of the church and meet up with your friends and family. If you are an early riser you might want to participate in the outreach worship at Mt. View Regional Medical Center each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
On Sunday, December 12 we will celebrate the third Sunday in Advent with special guests, Jack Beck and Wendy Welch who now live in Big Stone Gap. The Celtic Christmas Fest will be at 11:00 a.m. with a fellowship lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome.
Jack is an acclaimed performer of Scots traditional songs and ballads. He is a recording artist and workshop leader with over 40 years of experience. Wendy, who holds a Doctorate in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a renowned storyteller and a published writer. She currently teaches folk-life programs at UVA Wise in SW Virginia and works for the Healthy Appalachia Institute.
