Upcoming Events
Sunshine Stockings for Seniors
Note: Almost EVERY stocking is accounted for! Praise God! If you did not check out your stocking at the Reception Desk clipboard, please do so.
Sunshine Stockings for Seniors—Pick up one today!
Lining the reception desk you will see “Sunshine Stockings” for our homebound senior adults. Adopt a stocking as a family or partner with friends to honor our homebound members. Fill the stocking and then deliver with a smile to share a little joy this Christmas! Contact Kate Taylor for more details.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Children's Choir & Nativity
Sunday, December 24, 5:00–6:30 p.m.*, Sanctuary
Come worship with us! We will have special music, congregational singing, and a message from Pastor Taylor Park. This is a family service — no childcare. *Children arrive at 4:00 p.m. to dress up and prepare for their song!
Family Service – No childcare.
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Sunday, December 24, 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
FEC Kids Christmas Eve: Pizza & Practice
Thursday, December 21, 10:00 a.m., Chapel and Sanctuary. Rehearsal for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, followed by a casual lunch for moms and kids (on the playground if weather allows!)
The Annunciation of Advent: “Discovering Christ, Mary & Gabriel in Advent Art from a Global Perspective”
Wednesday, December 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Chapel | Refreshments will be provided.
Join us for an evening about Advent Art, including a presentation and fun group discussion as we look at the advent art from various cultures about the Virgin birth of our Savior, Jesus. Registration required at www.firstevan.org/annunciation.
Break Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 19, 5:30 p.m., The Hensley’s House.
Break, the young adult ministry, will enjoy dinner and a white elephant gift exchange. All young adults are welcome! Contact Kassie Sanborn for the address or more details.
Emmanuel: A Live Nativity
Wednesday, December 13, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall.
Your family and friends are invited to join us for a special family Christmas celebration brought to you by FEC Kids. We will start our evening with a pizza dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Then at 6:30 p.m., a special guest will take us on a journey to a live nativity in the Gym where we will hear the story of Jesus' birth, sing Christmas carols, and pet live animals. We will end the night back in the Fellowship Hall with crafts, cookies, indoor s'mores, and hot chocolate.
International Brunch
Sunday, December 10, 10:20 a.m., Fellowship Hall.
Bring your international friends and join us for food and fellowship right after the first Lessons and Carols service.
“Prepare Him Room” A Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 10, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary.
International friends are invited to the International Brunch at 10:20 a.m. This service is presented by the Worship Choir, orchestra, soloists, and readers. As the hymn “Joy to the World” says, “Let earth receive her king, let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing!” Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Childcare is available for those ages 2 and under.
No Sunday School.
Women's Christmas Dinner
Thursday, December 7, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Memphis Hilton.
Join us for a night of Christmas Celebration at the Memphis Hilton with singer Caroline Cobb. Registration is currently closed. Please contact Sharon Mrok at 901-682-8452.
ACT II Widows Fellowship Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m., TPC Southwind (3325 Club at Southwind, Memphis, TN 38125) | Speaker: Preston Klinke | Cost: $25
RSVP by Sunday, November 26 to Cathy Graham at 901-299-1426.
Abounding in Christ Together in the Second Season—“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things, at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
Prime Time and Care Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 3, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall | Speaker: Sandy Willson, Pastor Emeritus, Second Presbyterian Church & Interim Director, The Gospel Coalition | Special music presented by Twyla Dixon and friends.
Come hear stories of God’s faithfulness and learn about the new Prime Time Ministry plan (for ages 55+). Donations appreciated. Registration is currently closed. Contact Paige Poloni with questions at ppoloni@firstevan.org.
Lessons and Carols Music Preview
Sunday, October 22, 1:15 p.m., Sanctuary.
Calling all singers for the Sunday, December 10 (9:00 and 10:45 a.m.) Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols services. We will have lunch in the Chapel at 12:15 p.m., followed by a preview of the music in the Sanctuary. RSVP for lunch to Katelynn Bernardini at kbernardini@firstevan.org.