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NazFamily Church
This Sunday: Prepare the Way
Trees are being pulled out of attics everywhere and lights are coming down from closets across the city to be untangled and tested. Stores are full of Christmas displays and familiar music is beginning to play on the radio. These are the sights and sounds of this season. Whether you can believe it or not, Christmas time is upon us. People everywhere are preparing in their own way to celebrate with family and friends. It is a time of preparation, a time of expectation, a time of hopeful anticipation. Join us this Sunday as we discover what it means for us to Prepare the Way for the coming King.
35th Annual Live Nativity
With all the hustle and bustle in this season, we invite you to come, slow down, and be reminded why we celebrate Christmas. NazFamily Live Drive Thru Nativity on Dec. 10, 11, 12 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Kids Christmas Program
There is something significant about hearing the Christmas story from a child’s perspective. They remind us of the wonder and mystery of the amazing moment that Almighty God entered this world as a child. Our NazKids Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December 12th. New Hope’s Preschool Program will be on Wednesday, December 15th and NCA’s program will be on Thursday December 16th. Come hear our children share the greatest story ever told.
Christmas Eve
On December 24th @ 6:30pm we will have a special Christmas Eve Service. It will be a simple service of story and song focused on the true reason for the season. We hope you will invite your friends and family to join us as we celebrate together.
College Baptist Church
What a great celebration of Thanksgiving we had with friends and family as we gathered together in an attitude of gratitude toward those who should mean the most in our world. Pastors, veterans, and Jesus especially should be among those for whom we need to be thankful. Our “Gathering” church body, welcomes you as old and new members through salvation and baptism! Come see what God is doing at the corner of 11th and Birdwell Lane. Join us at College Baptist Church--We are open:
*Sunday morning -- 9:15 for Bible Study for all ages. time is at 10:45 a.m.
*Girl’s Missions meet on Sunday at 5 p.m. * Wednesday with our praying Youth groups starts at 6 p.m. *Worship
Fellowship meal between 6 and 6:45
Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7 p.m.
Children meet for King’s Kids and Krafts.
Nursery and extended care is as needed for all services.
Come join in the fun as we celebrate our winter season, serving our Lord. Services for December 6, 2021, is a great time for families to gather and celebrate our God together. Our services are in the building, I’ve streaming, and on our Face Book page as well. Catch up on God’s perfect plan! Visitors, it was a such a joy to welcome you on Sunday. Come join us again—it is always a joy to welcome new faces. Our services are lively and worshipful.
We definitely enjoy the worship time as our ministry team leads us in songs of praise, and where our pastor, Bro. Ken McMeans, inspires us as we delve into God’s Word. Come and study with us as to what it takes to really know God cares for us so much He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to save us. Focus on growth in Jesus as we continue to the end of this year and into 2022, as our pastor reminds us every Sunday, Jesus is coming SOON! Please call: 432-267-7429, for more information concerning Men’s, Ladies’ and youth meetings at this great and friendly church. Pray that lives are changed by the power of our Saviour, Jesus Christ our Cornerstone!
Cornerstone Covenant Church
Cornerstone Covenant Church (aka - CCC) is a unified, spirit-led, purposedriven church, which cultivates an atmosphere of faith so that lives can be transformed by Jesus Christ.
We would love the opportunity to Connect with YOU! You can expect biblical teaching & preaching, genuine loving fellowship and live spirit filled praise & worship on Sunday’s (onsite) @9:30AM & (onsite & online) 11:00AM.
Please join us this week at one of the following events:
Saturday, December 4th- Join Men’s 41 Prayer Breakfast @ 7AM in the ARC. We strive towards building a community of faithful men who are equipped to lead themselves and their families on a closer walk with God. On our journey, we will learn what it means to be godly servant-leaders and challenge each other to pursue that life. Men of all ages are invited to join us for a great time of food, fun, fellowship and the Word of God.
Sunday, December 5th- Many of you serve as leaders or as vital team members. Maybe, you are business owner, charge nurse, shift supervisor, coach, pastor or perhaps you have recently started a business or a non-profit to benefit your community. But you are in need of building a strong and unified team & you’re needing wisdom. Join us Sunday at 9:30am or 11:00am for Worship, Fellowship, Word of God & Prayer as Pastor Willard starts a brand new 3-week series entitled, “BEFORE JERICHO”.
Monday, December 6th- Join us for (FAR) Far Above Rubies women’s night from 6-8PM in the Youth Sanctuary for our Annual Ornament Exchange. Our desire is to foster an environment and opportunity for women to grow in their relationship with Christ and connect with other women. Bring your favorite dish to share, a wrapped ornament, a friend and your bible as we enjoy a night of fun, food and fellowship together.
Sunday, December 19th –We would like to take a moment to invite you and your family to Experience Christmas @ Cornerstone at either our 9:30am or 11:00am worship service. This is a time for families to celebrate the season of hope, peace, love and joy. Come and enjoy biblical teaching from the word of God as we share a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with the family.
Following 11:00 service we would love for our Community Family of Big
Spring to join us for Operation Zoe’ at 1:00pm in the ARC. This will be an exciting time of Christmas giving from CCC to our Community. Come on out and let us participate in the excitement of your child and/or children picking out that special gift.
CCC is located at 706 East 12th Street. For office hours or other questions please contact our Administrative Office at 432-264-0015, email us at info@ cccbigspring.org. You can also find us at www.cccbigspring.org if you would like more information.
“Loving God, Loving People, Loving Communities and Changing the world!” -Pastor Michael Willard
Crestview Baptist Church
At Crestview Baptist Church, we believe the most fulfilling pursuit of believers is not entertainment, gimmicks, or programs.
The most fulfilling pursuit for a follower of Christ is to know Christ and His Word, so that we may live for Him. If you believe that please come and worship with us! Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., Worship begins at 11 a.m., and our Sunday and Wednesday night meetings are at 6:30 p.m. We are studying Biblical Doctrine.
Come and be with us at 2305 Gatesville Rd., Big Spring.
First Presbyterian Church, Big Spring
First Presbyterian Church had a successful Thanksgiving turkey drive that contributed to Howard County Resource Center. We are now starting another drive for HCRC’s Christmas meals program.
Presbyterian Women gathered before Thanksgiving for their annual “Cookie Project” of putting together tubs of cookies for college students and homebound members. PW are also putting together complete Christmas baskets for two families chosen at random by Howard County Resource Center. The baskets will include gifts of clothing, shoes, and toys. The Service Committee will add turkeys, all the trimmings, and a substantial gift card.
Worship services begin at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary at 8th and Runnels. Sunday December 5th is the second Sunday of Advent. Our Advent Candle lighting scripture will be Luke 3:1-6 and our sermon scripture will be Ezekiel 37:1-14. Rev. Allen Cross will be preaching a sermon entitled: Who’s Gonna Prophecy to the Bones Now? Organist/music director Gabe Martinez provides music for the service.
Sunday School begins at 9:45. Rev. Cross teaches the Children’s Class. Tom Koger leads the Youth Class. The Discovery Class is starting a new 5 week DVD study by Adam Hamilton called “Not a Silent Night- Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem.” Mary considers the life of Jesus from the cross backwards to the nativity. Vicki Miller and Helen Glass are leading the study
Sunday morning Take Ten fellowship is in the parlor between Sunday School and worship. Jessica Kennemur is host for this week.
We invite people of all denominations to take advantage of our digital spiritual resources that are available on our website and on our Facebook page. Last week, we added a new podcast which is a quick commentary on the scriptures for the week. All our digital publications, from the video devotionals to the daily prayer podcast to the new commentary podcast, prepare us for the upcoming Sunday’s worship.
WEDNESDAY
The Women’s Bible Study meets at 10 a.m.
The History Lectures meets at noon.
The Lectionary Bible Study, meets at 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
Everyone is invited to join the Lunch Bunch at 11:30 a.m.
DIGITAL SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
Church Calendar
Daily Prayer Podcast (Monday-Saturday) Scripture Commentary (Tuesdays)
Video Devotional (Wednesdays)
Video Preview of this week’s bulletin (Fridays) Sunday Sermon Podcast & Video
Website: fpcbigspring.com
Facebook Page: FPC of Big Spring
YouTube Channel: FPC of Big Spring
Anyone who is not attending worship physically may hear the service on KBST 1490 AM at 11:00 a.m. as usual or online at www.fpcbigspring.com by selecting the SERMONS tab and the correct date.
Please call the church office at 263-4211 for other information. We would be pleased for you to Like us on Facebook. Although the physical address of First Presbyterian Church is 701 Runnels, the mailing address is P. O. Box 2222, Big Spring, Texas 79721.