Denton — Calvary Baptist Church

 Ladies Christmas

Girls of all ages are invited to attend a Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 pm. Each lady is asked to bring their favorite Christmas food and a donation for our Children's Christmas Fund. The party will be in fellowship hall of the church.

Service times

Sunday

9:45 a.m. Bible study

11 a.m. Morning Worship

11 a.m. Kids Church

5 p.m. Adult Choir Practice

6 p.m. Evening Worship

6 p.m. Kingdom Kids Class

Wednesday

Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.

Children & Youth programs

Friday

Men's Prayer Meeting 9 a.m

Calvary Baptist is located at 900 S. Wine Street. All are welcome to join us as we worship our Lord.



Custer City Baptist Church

Custer City Baptist church welcomes Pastor Randy Webb and his wife, Kim, who have recently moved into the parsonage to serve the church and the surrounding area. Services are held every Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

The church is located three miles west of Callisburg on FM 2896. Brother Randy can be reached at (972)345-4185.



Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to join our worship service on Sunday morning. The traditional worship service will begin at 10:15 a.m. The sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent will be based on the Gospel of Luke 3: 1-14.

Sunday School for children and youth and Bible Study for the adults will begin at 9 a.m.

Would you or a family member like to attend church or Sunday School, but you don’t have transportation? Just call the church at 668-7147 or Mischa Brown at 641-1231 before noon on the day prior to the day the ride is needed.

In Faith’s church family, Jacy Anna Steelman and Ron Tuggle will celebrate their birthdays this week. Dale and Pam Garrett will celebrate their wedding anniversary. We ask special blessings on them.

Our church number is 668-7147 and Pastor Sundbye’s home number is 612-5552.

The Bible Verse for the week is from 1 Corinthians 11: 1: “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”



First Baptist Church

Christmas Celebration

Season of Joy

Our worship ministry will be presenting "Season of Joy" on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The "Season of Joy" presentation will feature choirs, soloists, and actors. Season of joy is a traditional celtic drama infused with modern and traditional music that will stir the hearts of all in attendance. This free event will celebrate the joy of this special Christmas season.

Christmas Eve Eve service

Be sure and put our annual Christmas Eve Eve Service on your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m.



First Christian Church

First Christian Church is located at 401 N. Dixon in Gainesville. Sunday School for all ages starts at 9 a.m., with worship at 10 a.m. where we celebrate the Lord’s Supper with an open communion table each Sunday. This Sunday we will be doing "Lessons and Carols" with special music presented by the Chancel Choir, the Handbell Choir and other instrumentals.

ADVENT – ure

FCC is having an evening of ADVENT-ure on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. There will be several stations for children to make holiday crafts to take home to family and friends. A Christmas program will be presented by our kids.  Plus, a VIP from the North Pole is expected to make an appearance.

Wednesday Happenings

5:30 pm – Wednesday4Kids

5:45 pm – Youth Groups

6 pm – Handbell practice

7 pm – Chancel Choir Practice

7 pm – The Bridge contemporary worship

Contacts

First Christian Church is an inviting and welcoming church. We are a people and a place where you can engage your faith and allow God to mold you.  If you have any questions about First Christian Church, please contact us at 940-665-2053; email fccoffice@sbcglobal.net; or go to our website at www.fccgainesville.com



First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville

Welcome & Information

You are welcomed to visit or join the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville under the direction of the Rev. John Hare at 401 S Denton at Church St.

Call at 665-5153 if you have questions or information & leave a message or email:fpcgaines@sbcglobal.net or visit at www.firstpresbyteriangainesville.com.

Saturday

Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Coffee is in Tyler Hall from 9:30-11:30 a.m. ; and the Live Nativity is from 6-9 p.m. on the 8th.

Sunday

Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m.

Church services are at 10:30 a.m.  During the service the choir will have the Cantanta called “Christmas Canticles”-A Cantanta of Carols in Four Suites by Benjamin Harlan.

Children’s Sunday School is from the sanctuary after the Children’s Sermon.

Fellowship committee meets at 11:45 a.m.

Live Nativity is from 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday

Congregational meeting is at 10 a.m.

Elder training is at 2 p.m.

Lion’s Club board meets at 5 p.m.

“Parables” group meets at the Ansley’s at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Stewardship and Worship & Music committees meet at 6 p.m.

Choir practice is at 7 p.m.

Thursday

All committee reports are due at noon.

Saturday

The Salvation Army Bell Ringers will be at Wal-Mart from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. on Dec. 15.

VISTO

VISTO requests 4 pack toilet paper, single packaged toothbrushes, toothpaste, and personal care items.  All donations are accepted.



First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church welcomes you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. We are located at 214 S. Denton Street. Childcare is available for ages 5 and under.

Join us this Sunday, Dec. 9, the Second Sunday of Advent, for worship at either 8:30 or 10:45 a.m. Rev. Don Yeager’s sermon is titled, “John the Baptist” based on Luke 3:1-6.  

This year First Methodist has an off-site event for adults to hear the Christmas Story lead by Rev J. H. Langley, a retired UM Pastor from our congregation. This event will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. For more information contact the church office at 665-3926.

The vocal and handbell choirs of our church will present their fourth annual Festival of Christmas Music. The concert will feature all of our children’s, youth, and adult choirs, and followed by a beautiful reception with a very special visitor in the Fellowship Center. The concert is free and we welcome the community to join us.

For information about our church call the church office, 665-3926, or visit our website, www.fumcgainesville.com.



Gainesville Bible Church

Gainesville Bible Church invites you to come worship with us this Sunday as pastor Mark concludes our study in Ephesians with Paul’s benediction.

Our meeting times:

Sunday:

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

7 p.m. Bible Study

Wednesday

7 p.m. Prayer mtg.

Gainesville Bible Church  “Putting the Bible back in church”

601 N. Radio Hill Rd.

Gainesville, TX  76240

Ph. (940) 668-2781

Who we are

Gainesville Bible Church is a non-denominational body of compassionate believers. We at GBC endeavor to know, worship and serve the God of scripture.

Directions

Gainesville Bible Church is located east of downtown on 601 North Radio Hill Road (FM-3092) beside Memories 1580 (KGAF) radio station and the city water tower. Our office number is (940) 668-2781.  You may contact us by email at info@gainesvillebiblechurch.com.



Grand Avenue Baptist Church

Welcome to Grand Ave. Baptist Church located in the 600 block of North Grand Ave.  Since no parking is allowed on Grand Ave. we have off-street paved parking and doors on the east side, on Clements Street.

Our Christmas program will be Sunday, Dec. 16.  Choir rehearsal, adults and children, will be 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 8.  Children 9 and over will go to the Woolf Den for lunch.  Children 8 and under will have sandwiches at church.  There will be fun activities and games for all the children until 9 p.m.

The Children’s Church will have their Christmas party Dec. 23.

We wished Gary Boaz and Mary Friddell  a happy birthday.

At GABC we start Sunday morning at 9 a.m. with coffee and breakfast in the Fellowship Hall followed by Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:40 a.m.  Evening Worship is at 6 p.m. in the little chapel.

You will find a warm welcome at Grand Ave. as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.



Harvey Street Baptist Church

Our deepest desire is to bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ as a collective Church body, and we would like to invite you and yours to come and Worship alongside us here at HSBC, where you will find a place of love, growth and service.

Weekly Services

Sunday School-Bible Study & Fellowship-9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Corporate Worship at 11 a.m. Series-"Who is that baby?"

Children’s Church at 11 a.m.-Children ages 3-7 have a great time learning God’s word.

Sunday Evening Corporate Worship at 6 p.m. Study of the Gospel of Mark

"Kingdom Kids"—Scripture Memory/Children's Choir-Ages 3-6 Grade at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Nights

Mission Friends-Ages 3-5 at 5 p.m.

RAs (Royal Ambassadors)-Grades 1-6 at 5 p.m.

GAs (Girls In Action) Grades 1-6 at 5 p.m.

Corporate Mid-Week Worship at 6 p.m. — Study In The Psalms/Corporate Prayer

Nursery provided Starting at 6 p.m. (Infants-3 years old)

HSBC Choir Presents, "Heaven's Child" on Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.

Need a ride to one of our services? Call us at 665 2504 and leave a message.



Mt Pleasant Baptist Church

Christmas shopping, decorating, baking and family visits are all on our schedules. Let's not forget the reason for the season and that is Jesus.

 We are a warm and friendly country church in the Mt Springs area at 14777 S. FM 372. Our services are as follows:

Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Youth Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

You may check our website at mtpleasantbaptistchurchonline.net or call the church at 940-637-2371. Leave a message and someone will contact you as soon as possible.



New Life Bible Church

Praise and Worship

Steven Dulock and the praise team use their God-given talent to lead the congregation in contemporary praise and worship every Sunday morning before the church receives the Word of God. Everyone is invited to experience this time of praise to our Creator.

Church Vision

New Life Bible Church exists to glorify God by introducing people to Jesus Christ, to develop them in Christian living, making a positive impact in our generation and in the world. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., and the morning worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. A nursery is provided from 9:30 a.m. to noon each Sunday. New Life Bible Church is located at 3901 E. Broadway (about a half mile from Radio Hill Road on FM 678 just before the Gainesville State School). You may contact us by e-mail at newlifebiblechurch@suddenlinkmail.com or find us on the web at newlifebible.com.



St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is located in downtown Gainesville just east of  the Cooke County Courthouse at 415 E. California St. Fr. Jeffrey Stubbs, SSC, Rector    

8 a.m. Sunday - Said Mass (Rite 1)

9 a.m. Choir Practice

9:15  a.m. Inquirer's Class 9/2 thru 12/9/12

9:30  Adult Sunday School  

10:30 Eucharist (Rite 1)  

6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evenings Mass and Bible Study

9:30 a.m.Thursday morning Mass and Book Study

Noon  Friday - Adoration and Confession from 4-6 p.m.  

Come visit St. Paul's and join us in praising and enjoying the living God, as we give glory and thanksgiving to our Creator and show kindness to one another, and take a tour of one of Gainesville's oldest Church's.

Annual Cookie  Wonderland is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15.

Sunday  Dec. 16, Bishop Iker's Annual visitation.

 The doors of this House of God are open to one and all so  that we may praise God as brothers and sisters in Christ.

For information call the Church Office at 665-4705, e-mail us at stpaulgtx@att.net, or visit our website at www.stpaulsgainesville.



Vilott Baptist Church

 'Tis the season for giving as everyone knows. There are so many opportunities to help people right now that are in the light.

Jesus Christ gave the largest gift of all; He gave Himself. We are celebrating His birth on earth this month. The entire world is aware of what this time should mean.

We will have a Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. Vilott will open the doors for all to come and worship and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.

The only change this month is the small group will not meet on Thursday mornings. They will resume meeting on Jan. 10. All other services remain the same.

We meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning for a family breakfast and Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Our worship service will begin at 11 a.m.

Come join in and bring your family to church. Give a little of yourself serving the Lord.

We hope and pray that all will be safe during traveling time.

Vilott Baptist Church is located on FM 678 east of Callisburg. Rick Isham is the pastor and can be reached  at 940-665-1629. We would love to have you come and join us.



Whaley United Methodist Church

On this second Sunday of Advent our theme is "Childlike Joy."

Celebration Worship this Sunday will include the traditional Children's Pageant "Mary Had a Baby."  The service will feature excellent music old and new.  The Chancel Choir will sing “Who Would Send a Baby?”and Anna Hanna will lead "Kid Time."  Please join us.

Sunday Schedule

9:15 a.m. Bible Studies for all ages

10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship Time in Fellowship Hall

10:30 a.m. Celebration Worship in the Sanctuary

5 p.m. Youth Snack Supper, activities, and Bible Study in the Dome

Welcome

Whaley United Methodist Church is located at 701 Rosedale Drive in Gainesville.  All are always welcome and encouraged to participate in the activities, missions, and ministries of Whaley UMC.  For information call 665-5588.