Sunday Worship - One Service @ 11 AM in the Sanctuary

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVE

ADVENT: THE ARRIVAL OF A NOTABLE PERSON, THING, OR EVENT.

Advent is a SEASON that PREPARES US FOR THE CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS. IT IS A TIME OF ANTICIPATION AND WAITING. THIS YEAR OUR THEME IS CALLED "Why a weary world rejoices." the scriptures that surround the birth of Christ are filled with hope, resilience, and joy in the face of a weary world. we'll explore different themes to guide us from weariness to rejoicing. 

You can find service and event times below - along with resources for Advent and Christmas.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US DURING THE SPECIAL SEASON! We've got a spot for you!

Advent Schedule

Join us all throughout this season for special events, worship, and Christmas eve!

Resources

We are grateful this year to be using free resources provided by rev. kate bowler. these guides follow the lectionary scriptures that we will be using throughout the season of advent. click the images below to access personal and group guides located on her website.

        

events

Decoration Party

Help up decorate the church for Advent and Christmas on November 24 - right after service. A light lunch and childcare is provided. We'll have activities for kids and opportunity for everyone to lend a hand in setting up our decorations on campus.

Advent For Families

All throughout the Sundays in the Advent season, we'll have a special gathering for families at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. It will feature bible stories, crafts, and take-home activities to help celebrate the season.

Tree Lighting 2024

Join us for our annual Christmas tree lighting event. We'll light have food, family activities, Christmas carol, and a special visitor for a fun family kickoff to the Christmas and Advent seasons!

Coffee House Christmas Karaoke

Join us for a fun night for all the family as we support the ministry of Celebration Singers. Tickets are on sale in the Connection Center or at the door for $10/person or $70/table (includes 8 people). Contact Barry for more info at bbarrios@katyfirst.org

MMF Musical

Our Musical Monday Funday ministry presents "Light of the World". Performed by The Musical Monday Funday Children’s Choirs “Wee”joice & Lighthouse Choirs. No Cost.

Carols - A Christmas Cantata

The third Sunday in Advent - December 15 - will feature "Carols - A Christmas Cantata". This morning will be fill with special music and carols led by our Festival Choir, a string quartet, and our organist, Lonnie Tanner. You won't want to miss this special musical morning!

Longest Night Service

Sometimes known as "Blue Christmas", this is a service of hope and healing for those that are experiencing loss, grief, or hardship. Held near the Winter Solstice (the longest night of the year), this service is a somber but hopeful service that invites us to not ignore the darkness of our life but to find hope and comfort in this Holiday season.

Christmas Eve Services

Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at either service on December 24. 3:00 Family and Children's Service 6:00 Candlelight and Communion

Worship Services

Advent Services (Sunday mornings, 11 AM)

Each Sunday morning during our regular worship schedule, the season of Advent is marked with special music, Advent candle readings, and our series of "Why A Weary World Rejoices." Different than Christmas which celebrates the birth of Christ, Advent services lean into this season of waiting and anticipation for the arrival of Christ.

Christmas Cantata (December 15)

The third Sunday in Advent - December 15 - will feature "Carols - A Christmas Cantata". This morning will be fill with special music and carols led by our Festival Choir, a string quartet, and our organist, Lonnie Tanner. You won't want to miss this special musical morning!

Longest Night Service | A Service for the Weary (December 19, 7 PM)

Sometimes known as "Blue Christmas", this is a service of hope and healing for those that are experiencing loss, grief, or hardship. Held near the Winter Solstice (the longest night of the year), this service is a somber but hopeful service that invites us to not ignore the darkness of our life but to find hope and comfort in this Holiday season. 

Christmas Eve Services (December 24, 3 & 6 PM)

After the long wait of Advent, Christmas Eve is the joyful celebration of Christ's birth.

  • 3:00 Family and Children's Service - This fun and energetic service is designed for those with children and youth in mind. We will have a Candle lighting portion in the service that will be done with glow sticks. Our children and youth choirs will be in this service. This service will be about 45 minutes long. While we design this service for children, childcare is also provided.  
  • 6:00 Candlelight and Communion - This is our traditional Christmas Eve service. It will include candle lighting with real candles, communion, hymns, and a sermon. This service is about 60 minutes long, and childcare is provided. 
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