ESUMC Newsletter
December 2023
Dear friends in Christ,
Blessings and peace to you! As we enter into the holy season of Advent, I encourage you to prepare your hearts and minds for the coming of our Lord Jesus, the light of the world, born in the city of David.
In this newsletter, you will find a listing of the special services of worship in the coming weeks, including our Children's Christmas Pageant, a Service of Lesson and Carols, and our Christmas Eve service of candle lighting and Holy Communion. And please mark the date of Saturday 9 December; from 14:00 to 17:00, the children shall hold their final rehearsal for the Christmas pageant, and all are welcome to help us decorate our Christmas tree in the sanctuary.
On our Events page below, you will also find details of the holiday bazaars sponsored by Christ Church Vienna and the UN Women's Guild.
I also want to thank those of you who have already submitted your Estimate of Giving form for 2024. We are thankful for the financial and spiritual commitment you have made to support our congregation in the coming year.
If you have not yet submitted your Estimate of Giving for 2024, you may pick up a form in the fellowship area in church, or make your statement of support online via this dedicated link:
ESUMC 2024 Estimate of Giving Form
I give you thanks for your faithful support of ESUMC, and pray God's blessings upon you and your loved ones in this holy season.
Yours in Christ, Pastor John
Pastor
News from the church
Vienna English-Speaking
Join us in December for our Children's Christmas Pageant, a Service of Lessons and Carols, and a candlelight celebration on Christmas Eve.
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ESUMC and Fünfhaus prepare for the opening of the Wärmestube ministry.
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Barbara Gibson invites ESUMC members to support the Wärmestube Christmas party on Tuesday 19 December.
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Daniel Mohr invites the ESUMC Young Adult group to celebrate the Christmas season with a visit to a traditional seasonal market.
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At its October 2023 meeting, the ESUMC Church Council unanimously passed a commitment to care for God's creation.
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Vienna English-Speaking
Bible texts
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Mark 13:24-37
The children and youth of the congregation shall offer a presentation about the meaning of Christmas.
Bible texts
- Isaiah 40:1-11
- 2 Peter 3:8-15a
- Mark 1:1-8
We shall celebrate with our traditional Service of Lessons and Carols.
Bible texts
- Isaiah 61:1-4 and 8-11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- John 1:6-8 and 19-28
At 11:15, we shall celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
At 18:00, we shall gather for our Christmas Eve service of candle lighting and Holy Communion.
Bible texts
- Isaiah 9:2-7
- Titus 2:11-14
- Luke 2:1-20
Bible texts
- Isaiah 61,10–62,3
- Galatians 4:4-7
- Luke 2:22-40
Events
Vienna English-Speaking
Christ Church Anglican will host its annual Christmas Bazaar during 2-9 December, from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
For more details:
www.christchurchvienna.org.
Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and legal assistance to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.
To celebrate the Christmas season and enjoy fellowship, the Young Adults of ESUMC will meet on the evening of 7 December to visit a Christmas market. Location and time will be announced soon. Please reach out to Daniel Mohr at d.mohr@leuenberg.eu if you would like to join or have any questions. Friends and guests are more than welcome to join as well.
The children shall hold their final rehearsal for their pageant. At the same time, volunteers are welcome to come to church to help decorate our Christmas tree.
At the Austria Center Vienna. All proceeds will go to children's charities.
For more details:
https://unwg.unvienna.org/unwg/en/bazaar.html
Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and legal assistance to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.
Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and legal assistance to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.
Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and legal assistance to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.
Please volunteer with our ministry, as we provide warm meals, medical care, and legal assistance to the needy of our community. For more information or to volunteer, speak with Beate Eysinger or Pastor John, or email to waermestube@emk.at.