Advent
Christmas Joy
Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 6
Noon-5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Noon-6 p.m.
Fair Gymnasium
We will bless the lives of children and families in the Tyler area. Each child will receive three new toys, a handmade stocking filled with goodies, and a stuffed animal. Each parent will receive a family gift, spiritual encouragement and prayer, and an invitation to join the Marvin family for our Christmas programs and services. Many volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Shannon Pogue for more specific details and volunteer opportunities.
Night at the Nativity
Sunday, Dec. 8
5-7 p.m.
Marvin Kids will share the nativity story at A Night at the Nativity from 5-6 p.m. in Herd Auditorium, followed by a time of fellowship and celebration from 6-7 p.m. in Pirtle Hall. During our time of fellowship and celebration there will be cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas ornament crafts, and Christmas carols.
Christmas Downtown
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11, & 18
12:05 p.m.
Sanctuary
Head downtown and celebrate Christmas at Marvin. Each Wednesday in December, excluding Christmas Day, join us in the sanctuary for holiday music performances by Tyler Junior College Choirs (December 4); Robinson Handbells (December 11); and The Story's and Friends (December 18). Immediately following the performances there will be a $5 lunch served in Pirtle Hall.
A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Dec. 15
8:30 and 11 a.m.
Sanctuary
Experience the tradition of A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 8:30 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 during our traditional worship service. During this service, the nine lessons are told through Scripture readings from Genesis, the prophetic books, and the Gospels. The lessons tell of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, the birth of Jesus, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol, hymn, or choir anthem that reflects on the lesson's message.
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24
5 p.m., 7 p.m., 11 p.m., Traditional Worship
4 p.m., 6 p.m., Core Worship
This Christmas Eve, we warmly invite you to join us for a special evening of worship, music, and celebration as we come together to honor the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Be a part of our Christmas Eve services by serving as a CORE usher or church-wide greeter. Click below to sign-up. Make sure to select either the CORE ushers or Christmas Eve Greeters tab at the top of the sign-up page.