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EDWARDSVILLE SERVICE TIMES
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Saturday, December 20 • 4:00PM and 5:45PM

Sunday, December 21 • 8:00AM, 9:45AM, and 11:30AM

Come experience the hope, joy, and peace of Christmas in a new way. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been attending for years, we can’t wait to welcome you as we celebrate Jesus, whose birth changed everything.

Advent Sermon Series

During each of the four Sundays during Advent, we will dive into the meaning of the different candles of the Advent wreath, and how each symbolic candle points us to a powerful element of the Christmas story.
We’d love to have you follow along with your own Advent wreath at home—here are a few Advent candle set options we’d recommend. 
Metal Base
Candles for Metal Base
Wood
Wreath

Weekly Message Companion Video

Introducing The Pouring Over Podcast — a weekly conversation where some of our pastors and leaders dive deeper into Sunday’s message. During the Advent season, we’re releasing a new episode every Wednesday, unpacking the themes of each week and exploring how we can live them out in our everyday lives.

Advent Devotional Booklet 

Amid this busy season, it’s essential to make time to refocus our hearts on why we celebrate. We’ve designed an intentional Metro Advent Devotional to help shepherd you through the coming weeks. Download the guide and participate with us!
Download Advent Devotional

Invite Your Friends and Family!

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Hey! I wanted to invite you to celebrate Christmas at Metro with me. It's going to be a great break from the chaos, and I would love to have you there with me! You can find out more at metrochristmas.com. 

Advent Sermon Series

During each of the four Sundays during Advent, we will dive into the meaning of the different candles of the Advent wreath, and how each symbolic candle points us to a powerful element of the Christmas story.
Hey! I wanted to invite you to celebrate Christmas at Metro with me. It's going to be a great break from the chaos, and I would love to have you there with me! You can find out more at metrochristmas.com. 
Wood
Metal Base
Candles for Metal Base
Wreath

FAQS

Do I need to register to attend the service?
Registration is NOT required. We’re excited to see you there!
When should I arrive?
We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the service in order to experience the peaceful atmosphere of our preservice experience.
Is there something for my kids?
Yes! Your children will love our MetroKids programming during each of our services. MetroKids is for ages birth through 6th grade.
How should I dress?
Most people will dress casually, but you can dress however you would like. We are big fans of matching Christmas outfits!
Is each service identical?
Yes! Each of our services will feature identical programming.
I’m visiting for the first time—can I connect with a member of the staff?
We can't wait to meet you! Please fill out the short form through the button below to let us know you are coming, and if you have any questions! We would love to connect and make your experience stress-free.
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