Christmas at a Glance
Wednesdays
12/4 5:30PM-7:30PM Winterfest & Tree Lighting
12/11 6:30PM Advent Service, Soup Supper 5:30pm
12/18 6:30PM Advent Service, Soup Supper 5:30pm
Children’s Christmas Performance 12/15
Choir Concerts
12/20 7PM
12/21 2PM
Pre-Christmas Eve 12/23
7PM Acoustic
Christmas Eve 12/24
3pm Traditional & Communion
5PM Band Led Modern & Candle Light
7pm Chancel Choir Traditional & Candle Light
Christmas Day 12/25
10AM Traditional
CHRISTMAS AT ST. MATTHEW
Christmas is an amazing time of year. It seems that the whole world looks forward to it with ever building anticipation. It is like a breath of fresh air from the anger and hatred and struggle of our lives; a time when the words love and joy and peace and hope again seem possible in our lives and in our world. Yet, life seems to move so fast – especially in December - that we often miss what we are looking for and seek, especially during this time of the year.
The word Advent means “coming.” It has been celebrated for over a thousand years by Christians who were looking to slow things down so they wouldn’t miss what Christmas is all about; the coming of a God who “gets us,” is with us, who loves us…and this God who is coming again to set all things right. Advent begins the 4th Sunday before Christmas. It is a time of joyful, anticipatory worship, times to be with one another in various gatherings – sometimes sharing a meal – where the kingdom of the coming Savior is anticipated and shared, and opportunities to live in His kingdom brand new through acts of love.
We slow down so we don’t miss the gift of a Savior who is with us and who changes everything!
Watch Live Online
Our 5:00pm & 7:00pm Christmas Eve,Pre-Christmas Eve, Advent worship services and Christmas Day at 10:00am will be live-streamed to the website, Facebook and YouTube.
Wednesday, Dec 4 Winterfest & Tree Lighting
Celebrate Christmas in a casual atmosphere. We’ll have dinner, s’mores, crafts and games, and hot drinks served in the cafe. Our night wraps up with caroling and a short Christmas Devotion by Pastor Brad.
Wednesday, Dec 11th & DEC 18th Worship
5:30pm Meal (Bring a Soup to Share)
6:30pm Worship Service in Sanctuary
God gives us this gift in Christmas as He foreshadows the culmination of all things in Jesus, who is “coming again.”
SUNDAY, DEC 15TH
8:30am & 10:00am Services - Our Children share the story or Christmas through songs and a humorous re-telling
CHOIR CONCERTS
FRIDAY, DEC 20th & SATURDAY, DEC 21st
Experience the Magic of Christmas with St. Matthew's Chancel Choir! Join us for the 2024 Christmas Concert, "Christmas Angels!" - a breathtaking evening of holiday music. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by a 23-piece professional orchestra, will perform a stunning selection of Christmas anthems celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Don't miss this beautiful holiday tradition!
Tuesday, Dec 24th
3:00pm (Sanctuary)
Christmas Eve liturgy with classic carols, led by song leaders and organ
5:00pm (Auditorium)
Praise band led Christmas Eve service with modern Christmas arrangements, classic Christmas songs, and the Candlelight singing of “Silent Night”
7:00pm (Sanctuary)
Chancel Choir Led Christmas Eve service with traditional carols and special choir anthems. Candlelight singing of “Silent Night”
Nursery (0-4 years) available at all services
Children’s Church at 5pm service
Monday, Dec 23rd
Pre-Christmas Eve Service
7:00pm (Auditorium)
Modern acoustic service with communion
MONDAY, Dec 25th
10:00am (Sanctuary) - Traditional Christmas Day worship service