The Lenten Season will begin with our Ash Wednesday service at 7pm on March 2nd. There will be an imposition of ashes at the service. The volunteer form now has openings as well: sign up here or under the Events section of the mobile app. Please reach out to the office should you have any questions.

Come to the church parking on December 18th from 7pm-8pm for a live Nativity drive-thru!

• NSUMC will be hosting a LIVE NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU to help make the holidays sparkle for the Congregation and the Community. 
• All are invited to DRIVE-THRU the NSUMC Parking lot beginning at 7:00 pm on Saturday December 18th. 
• Advent gift bags will be handed out to the first 150 cars.
• Please join us in experiencing the spirit of Christmas!

If you would like to be part of the event, we are inviting people to stand, wave and wish the cars driving through a Merry Christmas!  If you want to dress in your favorite holiday sweater and share some Christmas cheer, please arrive by 6:45 so that you are able to park.  If you have any questions, please contact Carey Johnson (carey@nsumc.com)  

Sunday, Nov. 28th @ 10AM
During Sunday School @ 10:00AM, We will learn about how the prophets prepared for Jesus' birth & Children's Moments returns!
 
Sunday, Dec. 5th @ 10AM
During Sunday School @ 10:00AM, We will learn about Jesus' parents & Children's Moments returns!
 
Sunday, Dec. 12th @ 10AM
During Sunday School @ 10:00AM, We will learn about the shepherds, Children's Moments returns & Youth LOAD the ANGEL TREE truck!
 
Saturday, Dec. 18th @ 7PM
Live Nativity DRIVE-THRU the first 100 cars will receive an ADVENT goodie bag!
 
Sunday, Dec. 19th @ 10AM
NSUMC will host FIRE & ICE SCIENCE SHOW @ 10AM in the fellowship hall for ALL CHILDREN ages 3-18 (instead of Sunday School). Adults will enjoy the Christmas Musical Celebration in the sanctuary.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is offering the “FIRE & ICE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE SHOW” in the NSUMC fellowship hall at 10am on Sunday, Dec. 19th while the adults are in the sanctuary enjoying the CHRISTMAS MUSICAL CELEBRATION. All children ages 5-18 are asked to join us in the fellowship hall (the large room just east of the sanctuary) for a FREE show that is open to the community. NSUMC is hosting the Mad Science “Fire & Ice Science Experiment Show". The NSUMC “Christmas Musical Celebration” is best suited for children ages 12 and up. You know your child and what works best for them. All are welcome at either experience.

This year the interactive show will be a presentation about fire, ice and snow! This spellbinding S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) special event will introduce children to the power of fire and magic dry ice. Mad Science offers hands-on elementary-level workshops for students that complement concepts they're learning in school. Their interactive approach is sure to give students a deeper understanding of fundamental scientific principles.

Blue Christmas (also called the Longest Night) is a day during the Advent season marking the longest night of the year. On this day, church services honor people who have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief. This worship service is traditionally held on or around the longest night of the year, which falls on or about December 21, the Winter Solstice. There is an interesting convergence for this day is also the traditional feast day for Saint Thomas the Apostle. This link invites making a connection between Saint Thomas’ struggle to believe in Jesus’ resurrection, the long nights just before Christmas, and the struggle with darkness and grief faced by those loving with loss.
 
The worship service often includes opportunities for expression of grief and pain as well as an opportunity to focus on the promise of hope. Candles are lit during the service; empty chairs are reserved as a way of commemorating those who have died during the year. The service will include prayers, poems, words of hope and music.
 
Pastors Leah and David will be leading the Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 19 at 5pm. All are welcomed to attend.

Donations for Poinsettias With A Purpose will open on 11/28 and run through 12/19. You will be able to find the online form here or you can drop your donation in the Giving Box. This year's mission is UMOM, which works to Restore Hope, Rebuild Lives, and End Homelessness.

The NSUMC Missions Committee Christmas Angel sign up is live! You can register to give here.

We ask that you spend $60 to $85 on no more than 2-3 large or 4-5 small gifts for each Angel. Wrap all of the gifts, put THE ANGEL'S NAME and ANGEL'S LETTERS & NUMBER on each gift, and deliver to the church on or before Sunday, December 12th. Put all gifts for an Angel into a big bag or box with the Angel's name and number on the box or bag, so they can be kept together easily when we take inventory and deliver to Golden Gate Community Center and Southwest Human Development. Drop off at the church during the 10am service any Sunday up to and including December 12th. If you have any questions, please call Mike Hair (480) 206-7022.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is hosting a LIVE NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18th in the N.S.U.M.C. parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The event is free and open to the public.
 
N.S.U.M.C. would like to help holidays sparkle a little more for the children and the community by hosting a “Live Nativity Drive-Thru.”  This event will provide an opportunity for our neighbors to enjoy a free and friendly Christmas Season experience.    All families are invited to DRIVE-THRU the NSUMC parking lot beginning at 7:00pm.  The passengers will be able to gaze on the festive holiday lights and a live nativity scenes.  After driving past the lights and the nativity scenes, each vehicle will be given one Advent gift bag before the exiting the parking lot onto Jenan Road.  NSUMC is offering free Advent gift bag to the first 100 vehicles.
 
The live Nativity scene will include:

• Live actors (Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Angels and Wise men)
• Live animals in the nativity scene
• Vehicles are invited to turn in to 89.3FM radio station to listen to Christmas story as they DRIVE-THRU
• Please enter from Jenan Drive & DRIVE-THRU the N.S.U.M.C. parking lot to view the nativity. The scenes will be located throughout the parking lot.
• Each vehicle is invited to one Advent Gift bag prior to leaving the parking lot at the Jenan Road exit

 
N.S.U.M.C. invites attending families to make an online donation toward the DIAPER DRIVE for AZ Helping Hands a foster care support program.  Check out the N.S.U.M.C. website to make this donation.  The community’s generosity is appreciated and encouraged, so together we can offer support to sweet young families in need!