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Christmas @ Abiding Word Church🎄

Come and celebrate Christmas with us! Hope for the Heart. Joy for the Season @ Abiding Word Church.

The Weary World Rejoices!

✨ CHRISTMAS @ ABIDING WORD CHURCH ✨


The Weary World Rejoices
Hope for the heart. Joy for the season.


Longing for a little peace? A little hope? A reason to rejoice? ❤️

Jesus came into a world that needed Him—and He meets us in our need today. This Christmas, make room for meaningful moments, family memories, and the joy of celebrating Jesus.


🎄 YOUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

✨ SUN • NOV 29
Christmas Kick-off


🌟 SUN • DEC 6
“When the Promise Came” — Kids Program


☕ SUN • DEC 13
Christmas Message & Special Treats


🎶 SUN • DEC 20
Family Christmas Show


🕯️ THU • DEC 24
Christmas Eve Services
5:30 PM & 7 PM


🏡 SUN • DEC 27
Gather your family at home for online-only services.


December 6th 8:30am/10:30am

When Christmas Came-Kids Program


Join us as we explore “When the Christmas Promise Came.”

You don’t want to miss this presentation by our kids and youth!

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

Come early and grab a treat in our cafe!

Plan Your Visit
December 20th @ 8:30am/10:30a

Family Christmas Show

Make a Christmas memory with the people you love! Our Family Christmas Show brings together Christmas music, skits, videos, and readings in a celebration of Jesus’ birth. Through laughter, meaningful moments, and the telling of the Christmas story, we’ll celebrate why “The Weary World Rejoices.”

Plan Your Visit
  • What times are the Christmas Eve service?

    Bring the family at 5:30 pm or 7 pm for our Christmas Eve service. There is no formal childcare during this service.

  • What time is the Dec 27th service?

    We are online only for our Sun/Dec 27th service as we want to honor our volunteers and give them a much needed weekend off. Join us online @Church Online

  • Where do I park?

    If it’s your first time visiting us, follow the guest parking signs and head to the front doors where we will greet you!

  • What should I wear?

    Come exactly as you are - don’t dress up or down for anyone.

  • Is your church accessible?

    We have ensured our building is accessible to people with disabilities!

  • Can I watch services online if I can’t attend in person?

    Absolutely! If you can’t make our in-person service for any reason, you can always watch it LIVE or watch it back on our YouTube channel.

    Watch Church Online
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Additional Resources

Continue to explore the story of Christmas through these other resources that we’ve put together for you.

How Do I Start a New Life?
A Weary World Rejoices-Advent
December 24th @ 5:30p/7pm.

Christmas Eve


A weary world rejoices because Jesus has come. This Christmas Eve at Abiding Word Church, we’ll celebrate His birth with Christmas carols, communion, and a dramatic reading of the Christmas story. Gather your family and friends for a meaningful time of worship at 5:30 or 7:00 p.m.

Plan Your Visit
December 13th

The Weary World Rejoices

How’s your heart in the middle of this busy Christmas season? On Sunday, December 13, we’ll make time to slow down, worship together, and remember the hope we have because Jesus came. We’ll have special treats and AWC815 Kids ministry at both services, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Plan Your Visit

Meeting at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.


No matter the situation, you can always feel free to reach out, even if it’s just to say hi 👋

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