– INFO & RESOURCES –
DECEMBER 2023
There are lots of great things happening at Northpark and in our community this Christmas season! As we celebrate, we want to share resources and opportunities with you that will help you go deeper in your time and pursuit of the Lord, invest in relationships and our community, meet needs, support local, celebrate together, and more!
Advent Resources
“The good news of Advent is not that we are faithful in our waiting (we often are not) but that God is faithful in His coming.”
– RICH VILLODAS –
What is Advent?
Advent is a Latin word that means “coming” or “arrival.” Advent is a season of the Church calendar that stretches from four Sundays before Christmas Day (Nov 27, 2022) through Christmas Eve.
We remember and celebrate the Son of God coming down to us, taking on humanity to be born as a baby in Bethlehem. And we anticipate His future, triumphant return as King of kings (Luke 1:11-15, Revelation 21:5-7).
How can we celebrate Advent?
There is no one way to celebrate the Advent season! You get to choose how to honor God and take time to reflect on the season and all it means. Below, we have provided a few resources that may be helpful as you learn more about Advent and decide how to celebrate – prayer, devotions, family discussions, etc.
Click the + below each box to see an expanded list of resources.
IMPACT Opportunities
When we think about IMPACT…we often think about TITLES, ACCOLADES AND POSITIONS.
But, when we think about the people who fundamentally impact our lives, it’s possibly someone that very few people even know by name.
At Northpark, we believe God has called each of us to truly IMPACT the world, but you can be sure…“it doesn’t just happen!”
It may be SMALL acts of love and service, but we must be intentional.
That being said, we have compiled a list of a few resources and opportunities this holiday season to hopefully help you, in fact, make an impact. Help meet needs in our community, invest in relationships with your friends and family, support local businesses, and more!
Dec 06
Mobile Market @ The Oaks
Wednesday, December 6 | 12:15-2:30pm
Northpark Church & InterFaith Food Shuttle
Location: The Oaks Community, 544 Lipscomb Ct, Raleigh
Help unload and sort items donated by local grocery stores for the bi-weekly Mobile Market. Grocery boxes are provided free to families in need!
Dec 16
Father/Daughter Snowball Dance
Friday, December 16 | 6:00pm
Hosted by Field of Dreams Performing Arts
Snowball Location:
Living Word Family Church, 10520 Star Rd, Wake Forest
A great way to invest in your family and support a local Christian Dance & Theater Arts organization.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE SNOWBALL…
Dec 16
Sola Sing-a-long
Saturday, December 16 | 7:00pm
Sola Coffee Cafe
7705 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC (Back Patio)
Carols, cider, and popcorn on Sola’s Back Patio. Great time with family and friends!
MORE INFO ABOUT THE SING-A-LONG…
Dec 17
YMCA Holiday Gift Market
(Formerly “Presents of Peace”)
Sunday, December 17 | 1:00-3:00pm
AE Finley YMCA, 9216 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh
The Holiday Gift Market allows parents of kids in the Y’s outreach programs to purchase gifts and necessities at a severely discounted rate. Volunteers are needed to help families shop through the Gift Market, wrap presents, carry items to cars or transportation, etc.
SIGN UP HERE by Wed, Dec 13!
Dec 20
Mobile Market @ The Oaks
Wednesday, December 20 | 12:15-2:30pm
Northpark Church & InterFaith Food Shuttle
Location: The Oaks Community, 544 Lipscomb Ct, Raleigh
Help unload and sort items donated by local grocery stores for the bi-weekly Mobile Market. Grocery boxes are provided free to families in need!
All Month
Note in the Pocket
All Month Long
Click the links below for more info!
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Healing Transitions Recovery Center
All Month Long
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Mary Ann Braswell Memorial Fund
All Month Long
This charitable fund was set up in honor of Mary Ann Braswell in 2020. Donations made to this fund throughout the year are used by the Braswell family to help meets needs and bless individuals and families in our church, in our community, and around the world.
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