CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Worship
We hope you will join us, along with friends, family, and neighbors, for Christmas Eve worship service at 5:00 p.m. including communion and a candlelight service.
There will not be Christian Formation Classes at 9:00 a.m. on December 22 or 29, and worship will be shorter with no KIWI classes during the sermon for PreK-2nd Grade.
Lessons and Carols
Lessons and Carols is one of Fort Worth Presbyterian’s most beautiful events. Sunday, December 15, 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.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Women’s Christmas Brunch
This annual event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00-noon at Fort Worth Presbyterian. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for food, fellowship, music, and a short devotional. Tickets are $12.
Nov 22 Update: This event has reached capacity. Contact Jill Davis to be added to the wait list.
Kids Advent Party
Pre-K through 4th Grade students are invited to stay after worship on Sunday, December 8 for lunch, games, prizes, dessert, and two hands-on experiments to ponder the beauty and glory of Jesus. Please register participants in advance so we can prepare the correct number of lunches and experiments.
GAP
5th and 6th graders are invited to the Thom Home at 4201 Shannon Drive at on Friday, December 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring a $5-10 gift to exchange, and we’ll enjoy games and dinner while we practice loving God And People together. (Dinner provided.)
Youth
All youth are invited to a Christmas Party on Friday, December 6, at The Davis Barn (6795 Silver Saddle Road), 6-9 p.m. Dinner will be served, along with desserts and hot chocolate. 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)!
CHRISTMAS MERCY
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
Beginning December 8, 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. Questions? Contact Rich Saadeh via email or at 817-718-0175
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 8. Please make checks payable to FWPC and list Ministerial Relief Offering on the memo line. Online donations can be made below.
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
Advent for Exiles by Caroline Cobb
Unto Us edited by Jared Kennedy & Winfree Brisley
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)
The Biggest Story Advent Guide (free)
Rain for Roots, Waiting Songs
Advent Stories, We Wonder Podcast
