Christmas

Christmas Advent(ure)

Come along on a Christmas adventure with us! Join us on Sundays at 8am or 10:15am in the month of December as we explore the coming and the presence of Christ and his return.
Celebrate Christmas at FBC on Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7pm for our special Christmas Eve Candlelight service. This is always a beautiful and moving service and a great time of year to invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to join you at church.
 
 
 

Christmas Poinsettias

We will be placing poinsettias in the sanctuary “In Memory Of” loved ones. Sign up by calling the church office 309-582-7812 no later than Sunday, Dec. 8thd. Cost is $10. Checks can be made payable to FBC with Poinsettia in the memo.
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Christmas Story Adventure 

This December kids ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join us for a special Christmas Story Adventure during the Sunday School hour from 9:00am-10:00am. Kids will also enjoy a special treat & activity that go along with each book. Check-in from 9:00-9:10am.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kids Christmas Special 

All kids (Sunday School & Kids Worship participants) are singing two Christmas songs at the beginning of the 10:15am service on Sunday, Dec. 8th. No need to pick-up Sunday School kiddos. All other kids need to check-in between 10:00-10:10am downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Kids are encouraged to wear Christmas attire (optional). *Please place name tags on their backs.
 
 
 
 

Sunday School & Kids Worship Christmas Party 

All kids ages 3 through the 5th grade are invited to join us on December 15th for fun parties during Sunday School (9:00-10:00am) and Kids Worship (during the 10:15am Worship Service). Come to one or both! Check-in is downstairs.
 
 
 
 
 

Kids Worship Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 

Kids in 2nd through the 5th grade are invited to participate in an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest on December 15th during Kids Worship. Kids will vote. This group will check in and stay downstairs for fun and games.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gifts for Nursing Home Residents

Each year the local churches collect gifts for the local nursing home residents. Your unwrapped gifts may be placed in the boxes marked NURSING HOME GIFTS in our lobby from Nov. 24th through Dec. 17th at 10am. The residents love small fleece blankets, small stuffed animals, adult coloring books with markers, chocolate candy, sugar free candy, metal tins of cookies, and slipper socks with grips. Please feel free to take a list of gift ideas from the front of the tote. Your help would also be appreciated for sorting and packing the gifts on December 17th at 10am in the church lobby. 
 

Kids Club Max Christmas Party 

All K-5th Grade students who attend Apollo Elementary are invited to join us for a free, after-school Christmas Party celebrating Jesus’ Birthday on Wednesday, December 18th from 2-4pm. This party is hosted by the First Baptist Church Kids Club Ministry and will be at Apollo. If your kids attended Kids Club Max in Spring ’24, Kids Club at FBC, or Vacation Bible School at FBC, they’ll love this! Kids will have a blast creating, learning, and playing! A yummy snack will be provided and kids will learn all about the true meaning of Christmas.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

On Saturday, Dec. 21st from 9am-7pm FBC has been asked to provide bell ringers for the Salvation Army Kettle at the Aledo Walmart. There are several slots that need to be filled. The sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Desk in the Lobby or call the church office at (309) 582-7812.