Advent opportunities

Cocoa and Carols
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Service of Hope and Healing
Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Nativity Service
Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Candlelight Service
Sunday, Dec. 24, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary

This week at FPC Gastonia

Sunday

Installation Service for Rev. Brad Simpson — 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

Monday

Presbyterian Women's Council — 10:00 a.m., Session Room
Boy Scouts Troop 11 Meeting — 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Scout Hut
PW Circle 5 Meeting — 7:00 p.m., Off Site

Tuesday

Staff Meeting — 10:00 a.m., Session Room

Wednesday

Hand Bells Rehearsal — 5:35 p.m., Choir Room/Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal — 7:15 p.m., Choir Room/Sanctuary
Thrive Rehearsal — 7:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Thursday

Sarah's Bible Study Christmas Dinner — 4:35 p.m., Parlor

Friday

Gaston Choral Society Concert — 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Saturday

Salvation Army Bell Ringers — 10:00 a.m., Hobby Lobby on Franklin
​Gaston Choral Society Concert — 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Announcements

Poinsettia and Chrismons

​This Advent season, the church will be decorated with poinsettias, chrismon trees, and ornaments. If you would like to remember or honor a loved one this season, please fill out the linked order form and return it with a check by December 8.

CAM Food Drive

Through January — This winter, we are supporting Crisis Assistance Ministry with a food drive to help stock their shelves ahead of the holiday season. You can drop off your donations at the Receptionist's desk.

Salvation army bell ringers

​Saturday, December 2, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hobby Lobby on Franklin Blvd. — We are seeking volunteers for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing. If you want to volunteer, please call the church office to sign up for a one-hour spot.

Cocoa and Carols

Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall — Begin the Advent festivities with Christmas carols and hot cocoa. David Jennings and Bethany Jennings will lead us in singing and fellowship.