Christmas @ MVPC
At MVPC we love to celebrate the Birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We invite you to make plans to join us for a variety of events happening in December. Be sure to mark your calendar so you do not miss out!
Sundays in Worship 10:15am
Fear shows up a lot in the Christmas story—but so does faith.
This Advent season at MVPC, we’ll listen again to the angels’ timeless message: “Fear not, for I bring you good news!” Each week, we’ll look at a different encounter where God’s message of courage broke through fear and uncertainty:
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Luke 1:5–17 – Fear not, Zechariah: When the angel appears to Zechariah with news that he and Elizabeth will have a son—John, who will prepare the way for the Lord—Zechariah learns that God is at work even when hope feels long gone.
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Matthew 1:18–25 – Fear not, Joseph: Joseph faces confusion and doubt, yet the angel’s words lead him to embrace his part in God’s redemptive plan. His obedience reminds us that courage often looks like quiet faithfulness.
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Luke 1:26–33 – Fear not, Mary: A young woman receives an impossible promise—that she will bear the Son of God. In Mary’s faithful “yes,” we see how trust in God can overcome the unknown.
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Luke 2:8–20 – Fear not, Shepherds: To ordinary shepherds keeping watch, heaven opens with good news of great joy. Their story reminds us that God’s message of peace is for all people.
Join us each Sunday as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus—the One who drives out fear with His perfect love.
Contemporary Candlelight Service Wednesday, Dec 24 @ 5:00pm
Traditional Candlelight Service Wednesday, Dec 24 @ 7:30pm
We invite you to bring the family to experience the joy of Christmas at one of our Candlelight Worship Services. Goodie bags are provided to all children at both services. Candles are electronic so all ages and abilities may particpate.
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The Contemporary Service at 5:00 pm takes place in our Sanctuary. Worship includes a special storytime for children as well as favorite Christmas Carols and Scripture.
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The Traditional Service at 7:30 pm takes place in our Sanctuary. Worship will feature our Choir, Bell Choir, and Organ along with our Favorite Hymns and Scripture.
Immersive Living Nativity
"Follow the Star" Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, December 20
3:00 - 5:00pm
A fun-filled evening for ALL ages! Journey through Bethlehem with your own passport as you greet the people who live there: Roman Soldiers, Inn Keepers, Shepherds, Angels, and a humble Mother & Father.
Enjoy live music, a Petting Zoo with all your favorite animals, Warm drinks of Hot Cocoa & Coffee, and Fresh Popcorn. Once your passport is all stamped you will search for your PRIZE from the Prize Patrol!
Advent Devotional
"Awake, Awake"
Help to prepare your heart this Christmas season by focusing on our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Adult Devotional is provided by Frontier Fellowship.
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As we prepare our hearts for Christmas through our annual Advent devotional, we are excited to share with you this year’s theme of “Awake”. It is a fitting theme for us this year as we have had the joy of seeing the Church being “birthed” all across the mission frontier where the gospel continues to advance.
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Our prayer for you and your families this Advent season is that the Lord might “awaken” you, too. May our encouragement to engage your five senses in this year’s devotional help you discover the mystery and marvel of the Incarnation in some fresh, new, and unexpected ways.
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You can pick up a free copy at MVPC
or download a copy!
MVPC Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 14
11:30 am
The annual Christmas dinner will be on Sunday December 14th after Worship.
As in past years it will be a potluck, with Fellowship providing the meat and drinks.
Please sign up on the sheets in the Sanctuary Lobby, Church Office, and also online.
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See you there! Bring your friends!