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Christmas services

Christmas is fast approaching and we have a series of special services coming up at Airdrie Baptist.

Nativity

Our young people will be taking part in our annual Nativity service on Sunday 22 December at 11am. They will be getting ready for this over the next couple of weeks during Kids @ ABC. Do come along and support them as they share the story of Jesus’s birth with us.

Carols by Candlelight

We are holding a special carol service on Sunday 22 December at 6.30pm. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be served in the hall afterwards. Promotional leaflets are available from the Church for you to give to your friends and neighbours. All are welcome!

Watchnight service

We will once again be holding a watchnight service on Christmas Eve. The service will start at 11.15pm and will be led by Gilmour Callander.

Christmas Celebrations 2015

Christmas Celebrations 2015

We have a range of services and events celebrating Christmas this year at Airdrie Baptist.

Sunday 13 December

11am: Morning service with Re:Hope Glasgow

6.30pm: Carols by Candlelight with Re:Hope Choir

Tuesday 15 December

7.30pm: Christmas Carols with Airdrie Salvation Army

Sunday 20 December

11am: Morning service with Kids@ABC Nativity

6.30pm: Carol Service

Christmas Day

10.30 – 11am: Family Service

Christmas Carol Service

Tuesday 15 December 2015, 7.30pm

We are hosting our Christmas Carol Service in the Church on Thursday 15 December in the Church. Once again we will be joined by the Salvation Army Band.

The evening starts at 7.30pm and refreshments and mince pies will be served afterwards.

The event is suitable for people of all ages, children included. All are welcome, please invite your friends.

Christmas Day @ ABC

Christmas Day @ ABC

10.30am short family service

Christmas day is a busy day for many of us, with many blessings to enjoy – family, friends, food and gifts.

What better way to start the day than by remembering that the greatest of all these blessings is the gift of Jesus?

The service will last for 30-40 minutes, and children and adults are welcome to bring a gift to show to the church!

Wise men – and women – still seek Him!

Wise men – and women – still seek Him!

Taken from the intimation sheet: Sunday 21 December 2014

Matthew 2

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”

10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.

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ncounters – God With Us

ncounters – God With Us

Friday 12 December 2014

ncounters - God With UsThe second ncounters event takes place at the Church this Friday night from 7.30 – 10pm. This month’s topic is “God With Us” and will feature videos, music, games a short talk and some food afterwards.

The event is open to all young people of S1-6 age and the speaker will be Gary Caldwell of Flowerhill Parish Church.

Do spread the word, it will be great to see you there.

Why Christ came (pt 1)

Why Christ came (pt 1)

Taken from the intimation sheet: Sunday 7 December 2014

What do you associate with the word ‘Advent’? Maybe you think of opening a cardboard window to claim your morning chocolate, maybe your mind meanders back through memories of Christmases past, maybe you think of the stress of the season – getting presents and food and plans in place for the big day.

Advent comes from the Latin word adventus meaning ‘coming’. It is the time of year traditionally when God’s people fix their gaze on the first coming of Christ into the word, mindful that he will come again. In the midst of all that advent brings these days, let’s not lose sight of that.

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Airdrie Town Hall Christmas Carol Service

Airdrie Town Hall Christmas Carol Service

Sunday 7 December, 6pm

Start off your Christmas celebrations joining with the local community for this year’s Airdrie Community Carol Concert.

This year’s concert will feature the Airdrie Salvation Army Band, Tollbrae Primary School Choir, soloist Rachel Callander and other guests, as well as exploring and celebrating the true story of Christmas.

Tickets are free but you must have one to attend. (Strictly first come-first served).

A collection will be taken during the service for Maggie’s Lanarkshire with all proceeds going to support the work that Maggie’s do locally with people battling against cancer.

Tea and Coffee will be available to purchase before the concert and doors of the Airdrie Town Hall open at 5.30pm.

Toddler's Service

Toddler's Service

We will be hosting a Toddler’s Service on Sunday 15 December from 3 – 3.30pm for those who attend the ABC Toddler groups on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The service will be followed by tea and coffee in the hall.

Please join with us as we celebrate this service and welcome the young people and their parents to the Church.

Toddler’s Service

Toddler’s Service

We will be hosting a Toddler’s Service on Sunday 15 December from 3 – 3.30pm for those who attend the ABC Toddler groups on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The service will be followed by tea and coffee in the hall.

Please join with us as we celebrate this service and welcome the young people and their parents to the Church.

Toddlers Christmas Service

Toddlers Christmas Service

Sunday 16 December, 3pm

We are hosting a special service for the children and families who come along to our Toddler Groups on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The 30 minute service will include carols, a short message by Ross and a special performance by the Toddlers!

Refreshments will be served after the service.

All are welcome. Please come and support this service and remember to uphold it in prayer.

Christmas and New Year Services

Christmas and New Year Services

Please note the following arrangements for our Church services over the next couple of weeks.

Christmas Day

There will only be a morning service at 11am. Jason Leitch will conduct. This will be a short family service suitable for all children.

New Year’s Day

There will only be a morning service at 11am. Jim Munton will be the preacher.

Normal service will resume from Sunday 8 January.