Weekend Snapshot - December 7

December 7th, 2024

Hey Northgate,

Last week I talked about what a full December calendar we have, and this week I am going to tell you about one additional event that we are excited to be adding to the calendar!

On Thursday, December 19th, we will have Brothers McClurg join us for a Christmas Concert at 7:00pm. If you’re not familiar with Brothers McClurg, that is our Worship Director, Anthony’s, band. They are fan favorites at Kingdom Bound and have recorded several fantastic albums. One of my personal favorites is their awesome Christmas album “Goin Back to Bethlehem” (available on Spotify or wherever you stream music). They’ll be performing songs from that album, and you have my personal guarantee that it will be a night of great music and A+ harmonies! This would also be a great event to bring a few friends to.

Admission is free, but we are requesting that everyone bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. We will also be receiving and offering to thank and support the band.

If you’re free, I hope that you can join us!

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and dedicated staff for the great job that you did with our Vintage Christmas event! It is so great to see the property filled with so many people and so much excitement. We are already discussing how we can reimagine Vintage Christmas for 2025 and beyond!

Northgate's Christmas Events

December is filled with wonderful ways to celebrate the Christmas season together! There’s something for everyone, so get ready to mark your calendars.

Take a look at the other upcoming events below!

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Need To Knows

This Weekend:

Worship Services — Saturday, 6:00pm, Sunday, 9:30am & 11:00am — This weekend we will be in the second weekend of our Advent Message Series “The Choice” as we explore the pivotal decisions woven into the story of the first Christmas. We will also be lighting the second Advent candle for peace!
Sunday Morning Prayer Group — Sunday, 9:30am — Meeting Room 4 — Join this faithful group that prays together for our weekend services and much more!
Midway Young Adult Group — Sunday at 11:00am — Meeting Room 4
Middle School & High School Base — Sunday, 11:00am — Northgate Meeting Room 2/3 — There is time for hanging out, teaching, and prayer led by our Next Generation Pastor, DL.

The Week Ahead:

Christmas Carol Hymn Sing — Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 PM — Northgate Sanctuary — Hosted by the Northgate Caregivers Connection Group. Sing carols together, and enjoy cookies, coffee, and fellowship afterward.
Women’s Cozy Christmas Evening of Fellowship — Wednesday, December 11, from 6–8 PM — Northgate Cafe — Bring a friend for a fun evening of crafting. Let us know if you plan to attend by registering on our website or app so that we can prepare enough supplies!
Primetimers — Thursday, December 12, 12:00pm — Primetimers is a group of 55+ year olds who get together once a month for time of lunch and learning. Come Celebrate Christmas together with a ham dinner, games, and carols led by Anthony and Becca!

Coming Up:

Brothers McClurg Christmas Concert - Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm — Join us for a great night of Christmas music with Brothers McClurg!
Christmas Eve Services – Tuesday, December 24
- 4:00 PM Family Service Designed for families with young children, this service offers a fun, age-appropriate way to celebrate Christmas. Choose between regular or battery-operated candles, and our Infant and Toddler Rooms will be open.
  7:00 PM Traditional Candlelight Service A classic Christmas Eve celebration with a meaningful message, beautiful music, and a candlelit closing.
Baptism Weekend — Saturday & Sunday, December 28 & 29 — Is baptism the next step in your faith journey? Contact Pastor John if you are interested in having a conversation to find out! Saturday and Sunday, November 23&24
New Message Series - We will be kicking off 2025 with a six-week series called “Twisted Scripture” as we take a look at verses that commonly are taken out of context, misused, and misapplied. We want God’s word to inspire and shape our lives - but in order to do that, we need to properly understand what is in the Bible, and what isn’t.
Group Leaders Gathering — Sunday, January 12, 12:15 PM — Save the date for this is valuable time to connect and get inspired for the New Year!
Sight & Sound Trip to See Noah in 2025! - Northgate FMC is thrilled to announce a trip to Sight & Sound Theater in 2025 to experience the incredible live production of Noah! This spectacular show brings the Biblical story of faith, perseverance, and God’s promises to life with stunning visuals, powerful music, and a moving message. We’re gauging interest to finalize plans, so let us know if you’d like to join us for this unforgettable journey of fellowship and inspiration! If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to Angelique (angelique@northgatefmc.com).