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Advent 2024

December often involves jam packed schedules filled with holiday parties, shopping for presents, and traveling to be with those we love. But this final month of the year invites us to celebrate so much more than meets the eye. It offers us a chance to rejoice in the birth of Jesus, the Promised Messiah, the Savior of the world. “Let every heart prepare Him room,” we sing in that favorite of all Christmas carols, Joy to the World. And yet, to prepare Jesus room means to prepare room for others, as well. We prepare room for our family, for others not like us, for those of other generations. We prepare room in the pews and for those who are in need. And in so doing, we prepare room in our own hearts.

Advent Missions Market

Sun | Dec 1, 8, & 15 | 8 AM–1 PM | Palm Court

FPC will host the 23rd annual Advent Missions Market on Sundays during Advent this year. The Advent Missions Market offers unique crafts from artisans around the world that make wonderful Christmas gifts. In addition, the sale of the items supports our global ministry partners while raising awareness of the ministries’ vital work. If you would like to volunteer with pricing, set up, or sales, please contact Madie Weir.

Messiah Sing-Along

Sun | Dec 1 | 7:30 PM | Sanctuary

Join us for the longest-running Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along in the city. Hundreds of singers from all around Houston make up the choir, joining orchestra and soloists in this Christmas tradition. Get there early to get a good seat! Music scores will be provided. Free admission.

Advent Celebration​

Sun | Dec 8 | 11:45 AM–1 PM | Fellowship Hall

Stay for lunch and activities for the whole church family following worship. There will be crafts and games for kids, Christmas cookies to decorate, photo booths for friends and family, and Advent Missions Market shopping for all!

Christmas Music Sunday

Sun | Dec 15 | 8:15 & 11 AM | Sanctuary

Mark your calendar for Christmas Music Sunday, an annual worship tradition in our Sanctuary services. To celebrate the season, FPC Houston Chancel Choir, soloists, and orchestra present, Glad Hearts Rejoice, featuring Mark Hayes’ colorful setting of Mary’s song of praise, Magnificat, and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, a delightful set of carols. This is a great day to bring a guest with you!

MORE Advent Events

Dodgeball with Dudes

Fri | Dec 6 | 6-7:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
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Middle School Christmas Party

Sun | Dec 15 | 6–8 PM | Youth House
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Young Adult Christmas Party

Sat | Dec 6 | 7 PM | Off-Campus
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Christmas PJ Party

Sun | Dec 22 | 9:30–10:30 AM
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Children & Family

3 PM | Grand Hall

Contemporary

5 PM | Grand Hall

Traditional

7 & 9 PM | Sanctuary

You can also join us online for all Christmas Eve services.