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Worship Services
8:30 am (chapel)
9:30 am (fellowship hall)
11:00 am (sanctuary, livestream)
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Afternoon programs for all ages

WINTER CLASSES

Starting in January
Grow in your faith and sign up for a winter Bible study! We have several new classes starting, and each is a great way to connect with others. Learn more

SERMON SERIES & STUDY

Starting January 11
This series offers a reminder of the priority of the kingdom in Jesus’ ministry and the opportunities for personal and churchwide renewal when we, like him, seek this kingdom first. Learn more

STATE OF THE CHURCH

January 25, 9:30 am
We will welcome Florida Conference Bishop Tom Berlin as our guest preacher and invite you to our annual State of the Church gathering. Learn more

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January 4, 2025Epiphany SundaySermon: “New Year's Redirections"Scripture: Matthew 2:10-12On this Epiphany Sunday, the first Sunday of the new year, our challenge will be for us to learn how we can both seek and respond to revelation like the Magi - once Christ was revealed to them, they redirected themselves and their lives accordingly because they couldn’t return back to what things once were. The revelation of Jesus didn’t freeze them with fear - it propelled them to move forward in faith.The following licenses apply to our worship services throughout the year:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size C CCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size CCCLI SongSelect Premium OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category DReferences and licenses for our January 4 services:Call to WorshipAdapted from UMC Discipleship Ministries& First United Methodist Church of Shelton, Connecticut“Home by Another Road”Text: Mark A. Miller and Lindy ThompsonMusic: Mark A. Miller© 2022, Choristers Guild“Christ, Be Our Light”Text and music by Bernadette Farrell© 1993, Oregon Catholic Press

January 4, 2026, Sunday Worship Service

Some clarification about the kingdom is in order. Jesus didn’t say that the kingdom was a possibility, but that it is actually here. He doesn’t distantly discuss the kingdom; he announces the arrival as the “good news.” It is available to us, but to get there we must “repent and believe…” The sermon will speak about how we might access this power, and offer a refresher on what it means to “repent” as Jesus calls us to do. Bible Scriptures: Isaiah 61:1-6, Mark 4:1-12Learn more at www.reveilleumc.org/timehascome

Class Video Week 2: "The Time Has Come: The Kingdom is Near: Now What?"

This week, we will be reminded that for Jesus, the kingdom of God is the deal. It represents his primary preaching and ministry focus. But it wasn’t just a thematic or theological conversation. The kingdom is near, right here, and right now. As we seek this kingdom first, we may find the personal and church wide renewal that we have been looking for. It worked for Jesus, and it should work for us! Bible Scriptures: Matthew 6:25-34, Mark 1:14-15Learn more at www.reveilleumc.org/timehascome

Class Video Week 1: "The Time Has Come: Kingdom Possibilities"

December 28, 2025First Sunday After ChristmasSermon: “The Word Became Flesh…” Scripture: John 1:1-18It is easy to overlook the wonder of the Christmas event, but John won’t let us. The One through whom all creation was made and the One for whom creation was made came and “tabernacled” among us. When we receive him, as he is, we receive “grace upon grace”. There is both wonder and power here for us as we prepare to enter a New Year!The following licenses apply to our worship services throughout the year:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size C CCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size CCCLI SongSelect Premium OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category D

December 28, 2025, Sunday Worship Service

Sing your favorite Christmas carols and experience music from our Christmas Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, and Youth Handbells. This candlelight service takes place in our sanctuary on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.The following licenses apply to our worship services throughout the year:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size CCCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size CCCLI SongSelect PremiumOneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category DReferences and licenses for our December 24 Lessons & Carols service:“Carol of the Bells”Arranged by Peter J. Wilhousky© 2004, Carl Fischer Music“Twas in the Moon of Wintertime”from Celebrate the SeasonFrench folk tuneArranged for handbells by Cathy Moklebust© 2013, Choristers GuildSelections from Carols of Christmas:“Prepare the Royal Highway”“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”Arranged for full orchestra by Stan Pethel© 2018, Choristers Guild“Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella”Trad. French Renaissance CarolArranged by Howard Helvey© 2005, 2007, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.“O Holy Night”Music: Adolphe AdamText: Placide ClappeauTranslation: John Sullivan Dwight (alt. René Clausen)Arranged for choir by René Clausen© 2004, Fostco Music Press (a division of Shawnee Press, Inc.)“Joy to the World”Music: George F. Handel (ANTIOCH)Arranged for handbells by Kevin McChesney© 2009, Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.

Christmas Eve 5:30 pm Lessons and Carols

December 21, 2025Fourth Sunday of AdventSermon Series: “A Light Has Dawned: Seeking the Hidden Meaning of Christmas”Sermon Part IV: “The Holy Couple"Scripture: Luke 2:1-5Rev. Dr. Peter MoonTypically, we assign a week for Mary and a week for Joseph. We treat them separately. This year, we are going to look at them as a couple, working the challenges together to bring Jesus into the world, and raise him. In a contemporary world that frames gender roles through extreme language and paradigms such as toxic masculinity, and radical feminism, perhaps there is within this mutual journey to Bethlehem, a more gentle and healthier model of strength for all of us, married or single. And, perhaps there is a model for working together through all of our challenges, despite cultural differences. The following licenses apply to our worship services throughout the year:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size C CCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size CCCLI SongSelect Premium OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category DReferences and licenses for our December 21 worship services:“Angels We Have Heard on High”Original setting by Larry ShackleyArranged for handbells by Arnold B. Sherman© 2016, Hope Publishing“Joy to the World”Music: G. F. HandelArranged for handbells by Cynthia Dobrinski© 2010, Agape (a division of Hope Publishing)“Doxology for Advent”Words: Thomas Ken, 1674Music: VENI EMMANUEL, 15th Century FrenchText and tune adapted by Dean McIntyre, The United Methodist General Board of DiscipleshipPublic Domain

December 21, 2025, Sunday Worship Service

December 14, 2025Third Sunday of AdventSermon Series: “A Light Has Dawned: Seeking the Hidden Meaning of Christmas”Sermon Part III: “What is So Great About Glad Tidings?”Scripture: Luke 1:46-56Rev. Dr. Peter MoonJoy is thematic to the two readings from Luke 1:39-56, and to the lectionary passage we are not reading, Isaiah 35:1-10. Deserts bloom with joy, babies leap for joy in mother’s wombs, and Mary sings because of the joy within her soul. These passages all represent such poignant images of joy that can be lost. The sermon will speak to the meaning and availability of this same joy from the Christ child for all of us today. References and licenses for Reveille's December 14 worship service:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size C CCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size CCCLI SongSelect Premium OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category D “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” from Glad Tidings Ring (3-5 oct)Arranged by Kevin McChesney© 2016, Choristers Guild“Navidad Noel”Text: Jennifer KleinMusic: Jennifer Klein© 2025, Choristers Guild“O Come, Little Children”Music: Johann Jakob Schütz Hymn Tune: IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMETArranged by Carol Lynn Mizell© 2016, Choristers Guild“Joy to the World”from Anniversary CarolsText: Isaac WattsMusic: Lowell Mason and G.F. Handel (ANTIOCH)Arranged by Jackson Berkey© 1998, SDG Press“Doxology for Advent”Words: Thomas Ken, 1674Music: VENI EMMANUEL, 15th Century FrenchText and tune adapted by Dean McIntyre, The United Methodist General Board of DiscipleshipPublic Domain

December 14, 2025, Sunday Worship Service

December 7, 2025Second Sunday of AdventSermon Series: “A Light Has Dawned: Seeking the Hidden Meaning of Christmas”Sermon Part II: "Why is that Guy in the Strange Clothes Shouting?” Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12Rev. Dr. Peter MoonIncreasingly, it seems odd to folks to have John the Baptist, at least figuratively, in our manger scenes. His appearance and words seem out of synch with the contemporary message of Christmas. To many today, he appears like someone wearing strange clothes, shouting at people who are going by. There is of course, a powerful meaning underneath the high volume of the voice. The sermon will speak to why John spoke, and what his message means for us today.References and licenses for Reveille's December 7 worship service:CCLI Church Copyright License 1975561, Size C CCLI Streaming License CSPL170027, Size C CCLI SongSelect Premium OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting, Category D“I’ve Got the Joy (Down in My Heart)” Arranged by Valerie W. Stephenson© 2008, Choristers GuildPrayer of Common Confession Adapted from Gold Country Baptist Church, 8-28-2022 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”Text: Charles Wesley, adaptedMusic: Mark A. Miller© 2011, Choristers Guild“Doxology for Advent”Words: Thomas Ken, 1674Music: VENI EMMANUEL, 15th Century FrenchText and tune adapted by Dean McIntyre, The United Methodist General Board of DiscipleshipPublic Domain“What Feast of Love”Contributors: Delores Dufner, GREENSLEEVESText: 87 87 67 67; Delores Dufner, OSB, © 1986, 1993, The Sisters of St. Benedict. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Music: Trad. English melody, 16th cent.

December 7, 2025, Sunday Worship Service

November 30, 2025First Sunday of AdventSermon Series: “A Light Has Dawned: Seeking the Hidden Meaning of Christmas”Sermon Part I: “A New Hope” Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17Rev. Stephen ColemanThe Gospel of Matthew attempts to answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ?” He begins to answer that question and tell his story with a genealogy of Jesus’ family. It is an interesting start to his story. This passage is also an interesting way to begin the season of Advent. Jesus’ genealogy is not your typical Advent passage. Most of us tend to skip over genealogies when they appear in the Bible. The names are hard to pronounce and most of the people we do not recognize or know. Yet there is some significance to the names and people in Jesus’ family, especially with the four women that are included. Gathering with family and friends are big part of Advent and Christmas. As we gather Jesus family, we will gain an understanding of how his past can give us hope both now and in the future, as well as help us understand the importance and meaning of his birth.

November 30, 2025, Sunday Worship Service

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We welcome all people to follow Jesus Christ and serve together as a hub of faith, hope, and action.

Reveille's Women of Spirit invite you to join their study of "Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity" by Adam Hamilton. Sign up for their virtual class at www.reveilleumc.org/classes

📌Dates: Wednesdays, January 14-February 4, 10:00-11:30 am, virtual on Zoom
📌Description: The book is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices and finding the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity.
📌Leader: Members of this women’s group take turns leading studies, September-May. The group welcomes members from across the country with its online format.
📌Register Today: www.reveilleumc.org/classes

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We have several new classes for adults starting this month and will highlight them this week. Sign up at www.reveilleumc.org/classes

Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being
📌Dates: Sundays, January 11-February 22, 4:00-5:30 pm, room 206 at Reveille
📌Description: Start the new year by exploring money management from a Christian perspective. The class will help you address financial concerns and create a healthy relationship with money and possessions. Topics include saving, earning, giving, spending, and debt, along with helpful strategies for achieving a sustainable financial life.
📌Class Leaders: Reveille Members Jill Gaynor and Bo Bowden
📌Register Today: www.reveilleumc.org/classes

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Happy New Year! Read our Friday newsletter to learn more about our Epiphany Sunday service and Pastor Bayo's sermon. Plus, it's a great time to sign up for one of our new classes starting soon!
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Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Watch Night Service with our partner congregations. It was wonderful to start the new year with these wonderful friends ❤🎉

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A big thank you to all of our families who participated in the Children's Christmas Pageant! The children did a wonderful job telling the story of Christ's birth through music and readings. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoys the rest of the holiday season!

Photos courtesy of Randall Edwards

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Join us tomorrow, December 28, for a 10:00 am worship service in the sanctuary. Rev. Dr. Peter Moon will be preaching the sermon "The Word Became Flesh." We hope to see you there! The 8:30, 9:30, and 11:00 am services will not meet tomorrow. There will be no Sunday school for children or youth and no afternoon activities.

Join us in welcoming our new members to Reveille! What a blessing it is to have Rikki Sterrett, Alex Stefanic, and Judy Morgan become part of our church family. Give them a warm welcome!

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Read our Friday newsletter to learn more about this Sunday's service at 10:00 am, plus you can watch our Lessons and Carols service and sign up for one of the new classes starting in January!
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Merry Christmas! Thank you to everyone who joined us for services yesterday. It was a blessing to have each of you there to celebrate the birth of Christ. You can watch a recording of our Lessons and Carols worship service at www.reveilleumc.org/christmas. It features your favorite Christmas carols and music from our Christmas Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, and Youth Handbells!

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You are invited to Christmas Eve services today! Come celebrate the birth of Christ!
🎄3:30 pm Children's Christmas Pageant (fellowship hall)
🎄5:30 pm Lessons and Carols Service (sanctuary, livestream)
🎄7:30 pm Candlelight Service with Communion (chapel)
🎄11:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion (sanctuary)
Learn more at www.reveilleumc.org/christmas
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