Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

9:30am Advent Sunday School Series (Fellowship Hall).

10:30am First Sunday of Advent—The Candle of Hope—Hanging of the Green Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Proclaimer Camille Loomis Rehnborg
Prepare the house of the Lord and our hearts for the Advent season.

6:00pm MidWeek Classic: Gathering for Hope and Healing  (Fellowship Hall)

10:30am-1:00pm Engaged Aging Lunch & More Christmas Sing-Along (Fellowship Hall) Sponsored by the Engaged Aging Ministry, Friday Lunch & More features games, book reviews and a program followed by lunch.

5:00-9:00pm Youth Family Night of Lights (Heritage Park)

9:00-10:15am Coffee with Carol

New to First Baptist? You’re invited to join Senior Minister Carol McEntyre for an informal time of coffee and conversation. Hear a bit of Carol’s story, learn more about FBG, ask questions and connect with others.

9:30am Advent Sunday School for Adults (Fellowship Hall) 

The Spiritual Formation Committee offers a churchwide adult Sunday School option during the season of Advent.

10:30am Second Sunday of Advent: Music Sunday Worship Service with Sanctuary Choir, Strings and Soloist Craig Price, including the Advent Candle of Peace (Sanctuary)

6:30pm MidWeek Classic: Christmas Party (Fellowship Hall)

9:00-10:15am Youth Family Christmas Fellowship Breakfast (AYMC Terrace Level)

9:30am Advent Sunday School for Adults (Fellowship Hall)

10:30am Third Sunday of Advent Worship Service (Sanctuary) with Proclaimer Carol McEntyre, including the Advent Candle of Joy and Baptism

11:30am-2:30pm Engaged Aging Christmas Party with Children’s Choir Performance (Fellowship Hall)

5:00-7:00pm “Low Key” Sunday Night Live for Youth Family (AYMC Terrace Level)

6th-12th grade students meet for games, supper and fellowship.

9:30am Final Advent Sunday School for Adults (Fellowship Hall)

10:30am Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship Service (Sanctuary) with Proclaimer Carol McEntyre, including the Advent Candle of Love and Harp

6:30pm Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols (Sanctuary)
This service of scripture readings and music with congregational candle lighting is held to celebrate the season. Special collection for Lula Whilden World Missions Offering

8:00pm College Ministry Drop In at Jones’ Home

5:00pm Christmas Eve Family Service of Communion (Sanctuary) with Proclaimers Carol McEntyre & Bridget Kokolis – All Worship Together – No Childcare

Church offices closed

10:30am First Sunday of Christmas Family Worship (Sanctuary) with Proclaimer Matt Rollins – All Worship Together – No Sunday School or Childcare

Breathe Week – No Wednesdays@First Activities

9:15am Churchwide Epiphany Sunday Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)

Make reservations for the breakfast ($10/adult, $5/child) on Realm by December 31.

10:30am Epiphany Sunday Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Noon-2:00pm College Pasta Luncheon (AYMC Terrace Level)

Breathe Week – No Wednesdays@First Activities except Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal