The congregation of Singleton United Methodist Church, Ware Neck, participated in the hanging of the greens and forming the poinsettia tree Sunday in the church sanctuary. Also pictured, center, Sharon McGlohn lit the Advent candle of peace, read the scripture and reminded those assembled of the meaning of the candle. In bottom photo, Louise Purcell and her son Doug Purcell, lit the first advent candle at Singleton on Sunday, Dec. 1.