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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.

If you haven’t already, you can access RightNowMedia for FREE by clicking HERE. Tons of free Bible study and devotional resources for adults & kids!

Advent – DERWIN GRAY (5 Sessions)

Advent – JD GREER (4 Sessions)

Advent – MATT CHANDLER (5 Sessions)

Everyday Advent – BRENDA DROST (5 Sessions)

Emmanuel – IF: GATHERING (20 Sessions)

Hidden Christmas – TIMOTHY KELLER

Come Let Us Adore Him – PAUL DAVID TRIPP

Joy of Every Longing Heart – SHE READS TRUTH & HE READS TRUTH

The Greatest Gift – ANNA VOSKAMP

Meet Him at the Manger – STUART & JILL BRISCOE (Free)

Bless This Advent – KATE BOWLER (Free)

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!


VOLUNTEER OR GET MORE INFO HERE…

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!


VOLUNTEER OR GET MORE INFO HERE…

All Month

Note in the Pocket

All Month Long
Click the links below for more info!

MORE INFO ABOUT NOTE IN THE POCKET…

All Month

Healing Transitions Recovery Center

All Month Long

  • Donate items to the Thrift Store
  • Donate Supplies Needed Year-Round

MORE INFO ABOUT HEALING TRANSITIONS…

All Month

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.

DONATE HERE!

Christmas at Northpark

There are lots of great things happening right here at Northpark this holiday season. Check out the events and opportunities below. Let’s celebrate the Lord and worship together this Christmas!

There’s brand new merch in Northpark’s online merch store! Check it out HERE.

T-shirts (kids & adults), long sleeves, crewnecks, hoodies, and even more to come!

Merch can be a great conversation starter for sharing your story or inviting others to join you for church, online or in person. And your order ships directly to you or the recipient of your choice!
Prices are set as close to production cost as possible, but any profits that are made from online merch sales between now and the end of the year will go toward Northpark’s 2024 mission efforts in our communities, Nicaragua, and around the world!

Get ready to kick off the Christmas season with your Northpark family SUN, DEC 03!  Be sure to get to The Bend a little early at 9:15AM for our church-wide Christmas Party happening before service.

There will be breakfast, coffee & hot chocolate, games, prizes & gifts, a Christmas cookie bar, and of course an awesome opportunity to hang out with your church family before we worship together. Don’t forget to wear your favorite festive attire! We’ll see you there!

Monthly Men’s Breakfast
7:00AM
First Watch – Triangle Town Center
(6320 Capital Blvd, Suite 130, Raleigh, NC)

Guys! Join the other men of Northpark on the first Thursday of each month for breakfast, encouragement, and a great time to connect with other guys in the church family. Friends, co-workers, etc are welcome too. All guys are welcome to join!

Questions? Contact Brian Smith (smith.brian1226@gmail.com) or Pastor Chris Sloan (chris.sloan2007@gmail.com).

The Northpark family has the incredible opportunity again this year to partner with our family at River Bend Middle School to serve students and families that need a little extra help this Christmas season.

For this outreach initiative, NP family members will have the opportunity beginning Sun, Nov 19, to select a child/family represented by an ornament on our Angel Tree in the NP lobby. Then throughout the next few weeks, you will be able to collect things like gift cards, grocery and gas cards, clothing (socks, hats, coats, etc) and more!  All items should be turned back into the Northpark team by Sun, Dec 10.

More details coming soon!

Mark your calendars for the cutest Christmas Program around!

The kids of Northpark will be gracing “big church” with their presence in part of the 10AM service on Sun, Dec 10. We can’t wait to share about the joy that comes from knowing Jesus came into the world for each of us!

Sign up your kiddo to participate, and get all the details on rehearsals, practice music, recitation lines, and more HERE!

YMCA HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET

*Formerly “Presents of Peace”
Sun, Dec 17, from 1-3pm

Help families who need a little extra help this Christmas shop for their kids at the AE Finley YMCA Holiday Gift Market. Help select clothing and toy items with parents, help wrap gifts, and help carry gifts out. Best of all – build relationships! Great volunteer opportunity for individuals and families!

Want to help? Sign up HERE by Wed, Dec 13!

Christmas Eve Service
Sun, Dec 24 @ 10am

Each year Northpark celebrates the Christmas season in many ways and one of our favorite ways to do that is through our Christmas Eve service.  Typically this service takes place at night on Dec 24, but this year Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, so we will be celebrating together in the 10:00am morning service at Northpark/River Bend Middle School. Come expecting special music, a few holiday elements, and candlelight communion.

We look forward to worshipping with you on this very special day!

New Year’s Eve Service
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
10:00AM

To kick off the year right, we are having a very special Sunday morning worship gathering AT NORTHPARK’S COMMUNITY CAMPUS (affectionately called NP2) in Wake Forest (4529 Purnell Rd). This will be a family service (all together in the main sanctuary) and we will celebrate the start of a new year and new season together.

We will return to Sunday mornings at River Bend on Sun, Jan 7!

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