December 1, 2024

McKINNEY CHRISTMAS SERVICES

8:30AM*, 10:00AM, 11:30AM
*ASL interpreted
Life Groups are not meeting today. Kids Ministry is available for birth - PreK.

NEXT SUNDAY

GET TO KNOW FIRST MCKINNEY

Discover First is your next step toward making First McKinney your church home. Come learn about our history, mission, and discipleship process in this Sunday morning class. You'll get a chance to meet other newcomers, hear from church staff, and see opportunities for continued involvement.

GO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

CHRISTMAS HAPPINESS

We're making hot cocoa kits to gift to our neighbors. Come enjoy snacks and hot cocoa with each other and get ready to spread holiday cheer. All are welcome!

DECEMBER 24

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Celebrate Christmas with the whole family at one of four Christmas Eve services.
1:00PM, 2:30PM, 4:00PM*, 5:30PM

*ASL interpretation available.

KIDS | birth - 5th grade
Want to know what your kids are learning on Sundays? Get a weekly text with details + tools to use throughout the week.

Parents' Night Out | December 6
Enjoy a night out while we watch the kids! Get details + register here.

Incredible Fridays | Special Needs Respite Night
Kids with special needs and their siblings enjoy a fun night filled with activities, crafts, and games while their parents/guardians get a little time for themselves. Next event: December 13. Registration for families is closed. Register to volunteer.

Jesus & Jammies | December 15
Kids! Wear jammies or crazy socks to Life Groups/church this Sunday. Prizes for the winners!

Parent / Child Dedication | December 15
Register now to participate in this special event.

Way Early Wednesdays | January 22
Club 45ers (4th and 5th grades) come early for a pizza + hangout time. Register here and pay at the door.

New U | Baptism Class
Is your child ready to be baptized? Attend this class with them to learn about baptism and begin the process of scheduling a date. Next class: February 5, 6:30-7:45 PM. Register now.
STUDENTS | 6th - 12th grade
Get the latest details by joining our text group. Subscribe to STUDENT texts.

December Schedule | Happy Holidays

December 4 - YouthQuake - 7-8 PM in The Rock

December 11 - Christmas Caroling -
Meet at Pioneer Ridge Gracious Retirement Living at 5:45 PM. Bring money for dinner. Pick-up at 7:45 PM from JC’s Burger House.

December 18 - Jesus’ Birthday Party - 7-8 PM in The Rock

December 25, January 1, January 8 - No YouthQuake

January 15 - YouthQuake resumes - 7-8 PM in the FLC Gym

Sundays: Life Groups will not meet December 22 or December 29. Life Groups resume January 5 in the FLC Gym.

Sunday Groups
Middle Schoolers meet at 9:15 AM and High Schoolers meet at 10:45 AM. On the alternate hour, students attend the worship service.

YouthQuake | Wednesday Nights
Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers meet together for worship, great teaching, and of course fun + games! (See December schedule above)
COLLEGE + YOUNG ADULTS
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Single Young Adult Life Group
Meeting Sundays at 10:45 AM in Room 1215.

College Life Group
Meeting Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Email for location.
MARRIAGE
Marriage Enrichment groups will begin a new session in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more details.

Pre-Marital mentorship available for engaged couples. Inquire here.
DISCIPLESHIP
Bible Reading
Join us in reading the Bible together.

The Harvest | Sundays, 4:00 -5:45 PM
Offer prayer + share the gospel with local neighbors in McKinney. Meet in the Craft Room near the gym at 4:00PM. There's nothing like it!
SENIORS | Adults 65+
Senior Handyman Service
Are you in need of a small repair? Or do you have skills to help other? Ask for help or join our volunteer team. 

Jubilee Choir
Join fellow seniors as we provide special music at various living facilities in the community. Upcoming dates: December 9, December 16.
Email for more information.

Christmas Banquet | December 3
Celebrate Christmas through fellowship and special entertainment from Michael Bridges of the Texas Country Boys. Eldorado Country Club, Tuesday, December 3, 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Register here.

Senior Scholarship Fund
We privately award a graduate school scholarship to candidate pursuing a ministry degree. Email to contribute.
GROUPS | live in community
Groups offer a chance to create meaningful relationships that will encourage us to live and love like Jesus.
 
Sunday Life Groups
View current list here.
Not sure what group might work for you? We can help!

Midweek Groups
Midweek groups offer training, care, and discipleship opportunities. Grow in your faith and build relationships with others. Preview Midweek opportunities here.

Off-Campus Life Groups
Looking for a group that meets in homes? Ask about the available groups. 

Interested in leading a group or starting an off-campus group in your home? Email Groups team.
SERVE | locally + globally
Part of our mission to make disciples includes serving in the church and outside of the church, locally + globally.

Serve in the Church

Serve in the Community

Additional mission trip opportunities here.
CARE GROUPS | hope + healing
Care Ministries offer support and opportunities to heal with others who share your burdens.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Please keep in mind these changes around campus as construction is underway:
  • Kids building access from main building - Foot traffic from the main building to the Kids building will be rerouted around the outside of or through the middle of The Rock. 
  • Parking in front of The Rock is reserved for First Time Guests, those with limited mobility, and senior adults.