CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Christmas Services
We hope you will join us, along with friends, family, and neighbors, for Christmas worship services. Christmas Eve will include communion and a candlelight service.
Our Lord’s Day service on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will begin at 11:00 a.m. There will not be Christian Formation Classes, and worship will be one hour with no KIWI classes during the sermon for PreK-2nd Grade.
One nursery room will be available, and the service will be streaming in the Lecture Hall to provide an additional option for parents with young children. Learn More
Lessons and Carols
Lessons and Carols is one of Fort Worth Presbyterian’s most beautiful events. Sunday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m., the story of Jesus will be told through scripture and song. Both young and old participate in the readings from the Old and New Testaments, and a choir will lead us in carols and perform special music. We will fellowship together with cookies after the service. Come and celebrate with us!
Volunteers are needed to bring Christmas cookies and to help with setup and cleanup for the reception. If you are willing to serve our church family in this way, please Sign Up below.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Women’s Christmas Brunch
This annual event will take place on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Fort Worth Presbyterian. Our own Lisa Bratton will be our speaker this year.
As of December 3rd, all tables have been filled.
Sign Up here if you can help with food. Have a high school daughter or granddaughter who would like to help serve? Contact Lucy Breedlove or Kelley Estes.
The Fort
All youth are invited to The Davis Barn on Saturday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served, and you are welcome to bring a dessert to share (not required). Come dressed in your ugly Christmas sweater (prize will be awarded), and bring a $10 or under gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange (can be funny, cool, or just plain weird)!
GAP
5th and 6th graders are invited to the Thom Home at 4201 Shannon Drive on Saturday, December 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. for a GAP Christmas Party! Bring a $5-10 gift to exchange, and we’ll enjoy games and dessert while we practice loving God And People together.
CHRISTMAS MERCY
PCA Ministerial Relief Offering
Today, an increasing number of PCA pastors, pastors’ widows, and ministry staff live near the poverty line. Our domination launched the Geneva Relief Fund to support these servants by raising funds to meet their practical needs and remind them they are not alone.
A special offering will be taken on Sunday, December 4. Please make checks payable to FWPC and list Ministerial Relief Offering on the memo line. Online donations can be made below.
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
Beginning December 4, select an angel from the tree in the Fellowship Hall to purchase a Christmas gift for a child on behalf of an incarcerated parent.
Each angel includes a child’s name, age, and suggested gift.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
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The Weary World Rejoices edited by Melissa Kruger
Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp
The Advent of the Lamb of God by Russ Ramsey
Free Online Devotionals:
Every Moment Holy Advent Journal
Gospel in Life
Biola University’s Advent Project
SheReadsTruth.com & HeReadsTruth.com (not free in app)
Books:
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus edited by Nancy Guthrie
Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge
Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Jesus Christ by Tim Keller
Music (Spotify playlists):
The Gospel Coalition Advent
Jesus Storybook Advent
Sacred Ordinary Days Advent
Advent & Christmas, Caroline Cobb
Advent with Poor Bishop Hooper
Christmastide, The Rabbit Room
Music (live & video):
Behold the Lamb of God Tour & Livestream (ticket required) – Andrew Peterson
Songs of Hope 2020 Concert, 2021 Virtual Advent Concert (both free) – The Gospel Coalition
For Kids:
Kids Read Truth Advent Conversation Cards, This is The Christmas Story book, This is The Christmas Story ornament set
Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Guide (free)
Rain for Roots, Waiting Songs
Advent Stories, We Wonder Podcast
