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This Christmas season, we're inviting you to pause and reflect on what we truly long for—God's perfect gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love—celebrating Jesus, the greatest gift of all! This season is a wonderful opportunity to focus on what truly matters and to create lasting memories. We hope you'll join us.
Pancakes & Pajamas (November 30th):
Unpack your Christmas jammies and select one of the two seating times (4:30 or 5:30 pm). It will be a night full of syrup, sprinkles, pancakes and fun on Sunday, November 30th in the Fellowship Hall at the Office Campus on Mandarin Road! Kick off the season of Advent with your family in a fun and meaningful way! This event is free but requires pre-registration at mandarinpres.com/pancakes.
Alternative Gift Market (November 30th, December 7th & 14th):
You have the opportunity to join our congregation in supporting a number of missions both local and abroad. Purchase meals for a day for a local family, or chickens & goats through World Vision, or even send a child to a Young Life Camp; the possibilities are endless. AGM will be available on Sundays, November 30th, December 7th & 14th.
Surviving the Holidays Seminar (December 6th):
Holidays are hard after a loss. You're not alone. GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays seminar from 10am-12pm offers a safe space and practical tips to help you navigate the season. Join Pastor Jeff Arnold and GriefShare facilitator Ann Sutton as we provide you with tools and encouragement to survive the Holidays. To learn more or to register, visit griefshare.org or contact Carla Mayo at cmayo@mandarinpres.com or (904) 680-9959.
Rethreaded Pop-Up Shop (December 7th):
Shop with purpose this holiday season at Rethreaded's pop-up shop on Sunday, December 7th, from 9am-Noon. Every unique and handcrafted purchase you make directly helps human trafficking survivors with employment, career development, and supportive services.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing (December 8th-December 20th):
'Tis the Season! MPC will be ringing the Salvation Army bells at the Publix of Mandarin Oaks (corner of San Jose Blvd. and Mandarin Rd.) from Monday, December 8th to Saturday, December 20th. You may sign up in the church lobby on Sundays, beginning Sunday, November 16th, or online here.
Poinsettias (Deadline: December 14th):
We are offering an opportunity to give poinsettias in memory or honor of loved ones. They will be displayed in the church Christmas Eve. Place your order online at mandarinpres.com/poinsettia or with the church bulletin insert. Plants are $10 each. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 14th.
Lessons and Carols: An Evening of Scripture and Music (December 14th):
Come enjoy an evening of music and scripture at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 14th. Hear the Christmas story with special music by the Sanctuary Choir, Concert Band and Handbells!
Christmas Eve Services (December 24th):
We would love to have you join us for one of our three services! Whether you join us in person or via our livestream, it will be a special time. Activity bags will be provided for older kids during the 7pm and 9 pm services.
Here are our service times:
- 4:30pm - Family & Children's Celebration of Christmas with live Nativity
Our family service is designed with kids in mind! There will be music, video, interactive elements, and live animals in our outside nativity. As you arrive, everyone will receive props to participate in telling the Christmas story and glowsticks for our ending “candlelight” song. - 7:00pm - Candlelight & Communion Christmas Message, music by the Worship Team
Our contemporary service will feature a variety of joyful Christmas music, an inspiring and relevant message, followed by communion and candle lighting to conclude the service. - 9:00pm - Candlelight & Communion Christmas Message, music by the Sanctuary Choir & Concert Band
Our traditional service will have Christmas music led by our full choir and band. There will be an inspiring and relevant message, followed by communion and candle lighting at the end of the night, that will leave you filled with joy and hope.