The Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols was first held on Christmas Eve 1918 at Kings College in Cambridge, England.  The service uses nine scripture lessons mixed with carols and anthems to tell the story from the Fall of Adam to the Birth of Christ, telling the story of our need for a Messiah and the ever presence of God’s Grace. This service has been used over the years across denominations and cultures to tell this story.  In the same spirit as the very first Lessons and Carols, we are using the imaginative medium of art both visually and aurally to paint this Portrait of Hope. 

New and Original art has been created based on the scriptures of the service. Members of Myers Memorial UMC have prayerfully created artwork that has been donated and will be auctioned off via Silent Auction to benefit Crisis Assistance Ministry.  Artwork will be on display in the Sanctuary on December 15th and in the Narthex in the days following.  Bidding will begin on December 15th at 4:30p and will go through December 22nd at 1p.  Auction winners will be notified on December 23 and art will be available for pick up that day.