Advent at First

Advent points to the hope we have in the coming King, born in a manger but we also have the hope of the return of the King Jesus, messiah. In this season of Advent we want to encourage and spur one another towards the hope we have in christ. All year long we have been celebrating The Story: God's Story is Our Story. This Advent, The Story Found Us. Join us Sunday Mornings at 8:30am or 11:00am.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY

God's Story for the World

MOVIE NIGHT

December 14th @ 5:00pm

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIVE

December 22nd, 23rd, & 24th

Advent Conspiracy

God's Story for the World.

Each year, our church encourages a collective effort to counter the commercialization of Christmas by generously supporting worthy causes for Jesus worldwide. In 2025, we embarked on a journey that would take us through the Bible in 31 weeks by way of The Story - a compelling retelling of the greatest story ever told—God’s Story is Our Story. This year we see God's Story for the World by investing 4 organizations that are making an impact across the world. Illuminations Bible Translation - Making God's Word Accessible to All people by 2033, Children of Faith in India - A Home Where Every Child Matters, Hope of the Nations in Tanzania - A Strategically place Soccer Field & Church Plant, and BiCol Center for Christian Leadership in the Philippines - Church Planting and Sharing the Gospel Globally

We invite you to join us on this Advent conspiracy journey, not only through generous giving but also by faithfully praying for the global work of God in reclaiming the true Christmas narrative. We believe that the most precious gift we can give and receive each year is the hope of a Savior sent to save all of humanity. Will you journey with us?

THIS YEAR’S PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

ILLUMINATIONS BIBLE TRANSLATION
Making God’s Word Accessible To All People By 2033


CHILDREN OF FAITH - Andhra Pradesh, India
A Home Where Every Child Matters


HOPE OF THE NATIONS - Tanzania
A Strategically place Soccer Field & Church Planting


BiCol Center for Christian Leadership - Philippines
Church Planting and Sharing the Gospel Globally



“Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human!” 

- Philippians 2:5-8 (The Message) 

FUN OLD FASHION, FIRST FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Sunday, December 14th at 5:00pm | Outside on the back Lawn (Weather Permitting) 

Who doesn't love a good Christmas movie? Well how about one based on the best selling book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The Herman kids are absolutely the worst. They lie, they steal, they bully…and they've hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins ("The Chosen") and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant.

Join us on the back lawn (Weather Permitting) and bring your cozy blankets, chairs, and get ready for a Fun Old Fashion, First Family Movie Night Event that is sure to bring laughter and warmth to this Christmas season!

CANDLELIGHT Christmas COLLECTIVE

December 22nd @ 5:00pm | December 23rd @ 5:00pm | December 24th @ 3:00pm & 5:00pm

Bring your family and friends to experience the Candlelight Christmas Collective. Songs and Narrative featuring the First Choir, Worship Team, and Orchestra. Come light the Christ Candle with us as we celebrate the The Story Finding us in the advent of Jesus' birth and as we look to the hope of his return.

In the Worship Center, Monday the 22nd at 5:00pm, Tuesday the 23rd at 5:00pm, and Wednesday the 24th at 3:00pm & 5:00pm.