ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2024

 

As a new year dawns, let us remember the birth of Christ, a beacon of love and hope. Like Mary, who found grace in the midst of endings, let us embrace the promise of new beginnings. This Advent, may timeless truths, often shared with children, guide you through life's transitions. May you find love, hope, and the strength to start anew.

 

WORSHIP

 

Hanging of the Greens   

Join us for this special service to decorate for Advent.

• December 1 at 8:30 AM in the Sanctuary and communion

• Continental breakfast after worship in the foyer

 

Advent Worship

• December 1 at 11:00 AM Communion served

• December 8 at 8:30 & 11:00 AM Communion served at early service

• December 15 One service at 11:00 AM Special music by choirs and orchestra

• December 22 One service at 11:00 AM 

 

Adorn the Sanctuary with Poinsettias

Help adorn the Sanctuary during the Advent season by purchasing Poinsettias or English Ivy in memory or in honor of a loved one from now through December 8. Names will be listed in the evening Christmas Eve bulletin. Order your here today!!

 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

• Identical Traditional Candlelight services at 5:00 & 7:00 PM

• All-ages friendly

• A starry night backdrop is available for pictures

• Enjoy refreshments between services

• 7:00 PM Livestream option here 

 

Christmas Joy Special Offering 

Participate in supporting leadership development for communities of color, and providing support for Presbyterian church workers in their time of need. 

• Give in person December 15, 22, 24, and 29

• Give online here December 9 – January 6

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GROW

 

Advent Devotional & Calendar

Beginning Sunday, November 24, please pick up Advent devotionals (written by NorthPark members and staff), Advent calendars for children and families, and an Advent at home resource.

 

DISCOVER

 

All Adult Advent Sunday School

Who hasn't needed a second chance? In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, Scrooge found redemption with the help of three ghosts. This Advent, join us as we meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come and learn about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus.

• December 1, 8 and 15 

• Fellowship Hall 

 

Advent Lessons for Youth and Children

• Youth and Children meet at 9:30 AM on December 1, 8 and 15

• Nursery for ages 4 and under available during Sunday School and worship

 

All Church Advent Celebration Breakfast

Gather with the church family for a celebration of Advent and Christmas stories and memories. 

• December 22 at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall

• Food – Fellowship – Advent activities

 

Sunday School Notification

• There will be no Sunday School December 29

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For more information, please contact Kathy McCarron, Director of Christian Education.

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SERVE

 

Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS) Angel Tree  

Make this Christmas special for PCHAS children. Adopt an angel! 

• Make your online selection here

• Make your selection using the QR codes at the Welcome Desk

• Gift collection December 8 in the Parlor

 

Reverse Food Truck (RFT)

Help reverse hunger in Dallas by collecting food with the RFT.

• NorthPark Presbyterian Parking Lot (December 1 before and after worship)

• Light Up Lake Highlands (December 1, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) at Lake Highlands Town Center (7100 Wildcat Way Dallas, TX 75231)

 

Deck the Halls with Warmth & Joy!

Donate NEW hats, gloves and socks (all sizes newborn - adult) to benefit The StewPot, Vickery Meadows Clothes Closet and Redeemed Women.

• December 1 – 22

• Please place unwrapped items under Sanctuary Christmas tree

 

Paper for Water Christmas Tree

Donate to help end the world water crisis. Donation amounts are listed on ornaments. Ornaments available in NorthPark's foyer.

• December 1 – 24

• Please make checks payable to Paper for Water

• Donations by credit card here

• How to make donations here

 

For more information, please contact Kathryn Qualia, Director of Mission & Connection.

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CELEBRATE

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Christmas Caroling 

We’ll provide a box lunch after the 11:00 AM worship service, then board a bus to go to retirement living communities, returning by 3:30 PM.

• December 15

• Lunch in Fellowship Hall

• Make your lunch selection, and state whether you will ride the bus here by Tuesday, December 10

 

Visions Class Christmas Party 

• December 7 • 7:00 p.m. • Home of Elizabeth and Jason Fenimore

 

New Members Open House

• December 8 • 3:00 p.m. • Home of Nicole Bates and Trey Angel

 

St. Andrews' Class Christmas Party

• December 8 • 6:00 p.m. • Everleigh Forestwood

 

Genesis II Class Christmas Party

• December 8 • 6:30 p.m. • Home of Debbie and Richard Snider

 

Diaconate Christmas Party

• December 9 • 6:30 p.m. • Home of Carol and Larry Peters

 

Young Adults Christmas Party

• December 13 • 7:00 p.m. • Home of Cheryl and Ross Payton

 

Session Christmas Party 

• December 15 • 4:00 p.m. • Home of Miya Maysent and Mike Furney

 

New Horizon Christmas Party 

• December 21 • 6:00 p.m. • Home of Cheryl and Ross Payton

 

Youth Christmas Celebration

• December 22 • 4:00 p.m. • Home of Georgina Berrells

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DAY SCHOOL ADVENT EVENT FOR THEIR FAMILIES 

 

NorthPark Day School Night at the North Pole 

• December 3 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM

 

NorthPark Day School Christmas Program

• December 12 • 11:00 AM in Person and livestream

• Coffee for families

 

For more information, please contact Claire Pulfer, Director of Day School.

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OFFICE CLOSURE

 

Thanksgiving 

In celebration of Thanksgiving, the church office will be closed:
November 28. The church office will reopen Monday, December 2.

 

Christmas

In celebration of Christmas and the New Year, the church office will be closed:

December 25, December 26, and January 1.

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​If during this time you have a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Nicole Bates at 214.363.5457 x101.

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Questions? Contact us here