Holiday Church Programs TOWN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 832 GREEN HILL RD NE, LELAND, NC 28451 (910) 253-5683
12/6 at 7pm - Hanging of the Greens Program. Youth Choir. 12/20 at 11am Adult Christmas Musical - “A Song Was Born of Christmas”. 12/20@7pm - Children’s Christmas Musical
GENERATIONS CHURCH 4874 LONG BEACH RD SE (910) 454-9302
12/13 at 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am - Light Bright
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OAK ISLAND 4608 E. OAK ISLAND DRIVE OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 910-278-9511
12/4, 12/5 at 7:15pm and 8pm - The Living Nativity: The Living Nativity will be presented on the front lawn of the church on December 4th and 5th. There will be two, half hour presentations each evening, one at 7:15pm and the second at 8:00pm. 12/6 at 7pm - The Great Christmas Giveaway: The children from FBCOI’s After School Music Club will present the Christmas musical The Great Christmas Giveaway Sunday, December 6th at 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. 12/19 at 7pm and 12/20@11am - Under a Starry Sky: The Celebration Choir of FBCOI will present the Christmas musical drama Under a Starry Sky on Saturday, December 19th at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 20th at 11:00am. 12/24 at 7pm - Christmas Eve: First Baptist’s Christmas Eve service will be at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 24th. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special time of worship as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.
BEACH ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
4457 FLAGSHIP AVE. SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 910-457-0300
12/13 at 6pm - Christmas Musical, “Behold the Lamb of God”; 12/24 at 5:30pm - Christmas Eve Celebration
SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
4843 SOUTHPORT -SUPPLY ROAD SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 (910) 457-5604
12/13 at 8:30am and 11am - Advent Cantata. A Cantata is a piece of music for singers and instruments that usually has several parts and often has a religious theme. The Cantata being held at Saint Peter is called “ A Blest Messiah Born.” It is made up of several parts that happen to be Advent and Christmas Carols. It features soloists, narrators and a children’s choir. 12/24 at 4:30pm and 7pm - Christmas Eve Services
SOUTHPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1025 EAST MOORE STREET SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 (910) 457-6811
Sundays in December at 11am - “A Season of Peace” Advent and Christmas Worship and Events Southport Presbyterian Church celebrates “A Season of Peace” during the sacred times of Advent and Christmas. Join us for our worship service at 11:00 am every Sunday. Throughout the season, we light Advent Candles of hope, love, joy and peace, as we pray, listen, and sing for peace to come. On Sunday, December 13 our Director of Music, Laurie Russ, and Chancel Choir lead a service of music, themed “Love
Came Down at Christmas”. Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, we have two candlelight services, 4:00 and 7:00 pm. “May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7).
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
209 E NASH ST SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 (910) 457-6633
12/13 at 8am and 11am - The Christmas cantata “The Mystery and the Majesty” by Joseph M. Martin will be presented by the Cantata Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church. Traditional Services in the sanctuary. The 60 voice choir is conducted by Robert G. Marks, Director of Music Ministries and is accompanied by pianist Cathy Furpless.
OCEAN VIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
8400 E OAK ISLAND DR OAK ISLAND, NC 28465 (910) 278-5973
12/11, 12/12 at 7pm and 12/13 at 4:30pm - The annual Christmas concert at Ocean View United Methodist Church fits the bill perfectly, giving audiences a taste of holiday cheer and the true message of Christmas.
This year’s concert, Fantasia Noel, features a variety of songs for the Christmas choir, soloists and a trio, and Music Director Greg Walker with a piano solo. Old time favorites such as “Deck the Hall,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “Sleigh Ride” are traditional favorites, while “Merry Christmas Mozart” takes a new twist on some of our favorite Christmas lyrics set to the classic melodies of the famous composer. The choir shares the message of Christmas with “Here with Us” and “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” The concert finale, “The Carolin’ Reel,” is a fast-paced, lively medley that will fill the church with the joyful sounds of Christmas.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 5269 DOSHER CUTOFF SE SOUTHPORT, NC 28461 (910) 457-6173
12/24 - CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 5PM and 8PM 12/25 - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 10 AM 12/26 - SATURDAY EVENING MASS 5:00 PM Vigil 12/27 - SUNDAY MASSES 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Happy Holidays!
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