Advent and Christmas

Advent Theme and Sermon Series

We hope that you will gather with us this Advent season as we prepare for the birth of the Christ child! This year our theme is “He Shall Be Called” which draws inspiration from Isaiah 9. Each week, sermons will focus on a different description of Christ as foretold in Isaiah.

November 28: He Shall Be Called Wonderful Counselor
December 5: He Shall Be Called Mighty God
December 12: He Shall Be Called Everlasting Father
December 19: He Shall Be Called Prince of Peace
December 24: He Shall Be Called Emmanuel

Advent Devotional Booklet

In addition to our sermon series, a corresponding booklet, with daily devotionals written by church members, is now available! Copies have been mailed to each household or you can pick up a copy from the Narthex. If you prefer an electronic version, the daily devotional, scripture, and prayer will arrive in your inbox via E-Blast each morning. Make sure you are on our email list by visiting bit.ly/heshallbecalled. We hope this will be vital resource for you and your family as we approach the Christmas season with anticipation and joy!

Calendar of Events for Advent

Friday, December 24:
  • Children’s Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel
  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
  • Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service at 11:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Sunday, December 26:
  • Combined Service of Carols at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Services

We believe that worship is an integral part of your relationship with God. Find a service that suits your needs.

Children's Service

At 11:00 a.m., we invite all children and families to join us in the Chapel for a special service aimed specifically at our young disciples! Toddlers and little ones are especially welcome, so no nursery care will be provided for this service.

Candlelight Service

At 5:00 p.m., we will hold our traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary. Livestream and nursey care will both be available at this service.

Candlelight and communion service

At 11:00 p.m., we will gather in the Chapel for a more intimate Candlelight and Communion Service. Join us and let us be the first ones to wish you a Merry Christmas!

First Presbyterian Church

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Address
​1621 E. Garrison Blvd.
​Gastonia, N.C. 28054
Phone
(704) 864-2651
Affiliated with: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Presbytery of Western North Carolina
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