CHRISTMAS AT CHURCH AT THE MILL
This Christmas season, join us as we walk through the miraculous story of Christ’s birth in our sermon series, Hope Is Born.
Through the Gospel of Luke, we’ll trace each moment leading to the arrival of Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah and Savior of the world. From the angel’s announcement to Mary, to the angels’ songs of joy that filled the heavens, to the quiet manger where Hope Himself was born, every detail reveals a God who keeps His promises and draws near to His people.
In a world longing for peace and purpose, Christmas reminds us that true hope isn’t found in circumstances but in a Savior.
Hope took on flesh.
Hope entered our world.
Hope still reigns today.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Each campus will celebrate Christmas with special Hope is Born Christmas Eve services. Service times for Central Campus will be 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 PM, while Woodruff and Lake Cooley Campuses will worship at 1:00 and 3:00 PM. This will be our traditional 50-minute candlelight service, celebrating the incredible truth hope isn’t found in circumstances but in a Savior.
There will be no kids’ programming provided for these services. We encourage families to worship together on Christmas Eve.
The 5 PM service at Central Campus will be interpreted for our deaf community.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE TIMES
How do I use this Advent Devotional Resource?
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and is celebrated through Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. For this reason, Church at The Mill provides Advent Video Devotions for each Sunday of Advent and a final devotion to be engaged either on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. These are designed to be used in the way that works best for you and/or your family. Watch the video devotions in individual times of study, as family, or even as a small group. Conversation Starters, Connection Ideas, and even coloring pages are included for engagement of all ages.
For 2025, the Advent Dates are as follows:
- First Sunday of Advent | November 30
- Second Sunday of Advent | December 7
- Third Sunday of Advent | December 14
- Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 21
- Christmas Eve/Day | December 24/25
What is Advent and what we are doing to celebrate it?
What is Advent?
Advent is a four-week season in the Church calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival, or "advent," of Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah and King. Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this time with reflections on hope, peace, joy, and love. It is celebrated differently within various traditions, but all center around God sending His one and only son, Jesus, to earth to dwell among us and the promise that He will return again.
What is the Advent Bible Reading Plan?
The Advent Bible Reading Plan begins the week before the first Sunday of Advent and goes through the end of December. These Bible readings will engage your heart and mind to celebrate Advent. They will coincide with the Church at The Mill sermon series “Hope is Born” as well as connect with the Advent Video Devotions.
As Christ followers, Advent is meant to be so much more than a simple countdown to Christmas day. We can have the greatest of intentions, but having an actual plan and resources makes all the difference in a season where the calendar can be already so full! The Advent Family Video Devotions and Bible Reading Plan are designed to equip you and your family to pray, meditate, and reflect on Jesus’ humble birth and join in the joyful anticipation of when Christ will come again! We pray these resources will help you establish and enrich life-giving traditions of celebrating Advent with family and friends this Christmas season.
ADVENT RESOURCES
coming soon!
To help you and your family experience this truth in meaningful ways, Church at The Mill will provide Advent resources throughout December:
- Advent Video Devotions: Five short, family-friendly video reflections (one each week plus Christmas Eve) that follow the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, and Christ.
- Advent Bible Reading Plan: Daily passages which align with our sermon series and Advent video devotionals, guiding you to reflect on the story of redemption and the coming of Jesus.
- Family Engagement Tools: Conversation starters, connection ideas, and printable coloring pages to help all ages participate in the wonder of Advent.
As we anticipate the celebration of Christ’s birth, may we pause, prepare, and proclaim together that Hope has come, and His name is Jesus! Hallelujah, Hope is born!
Each resource has a suggested timeline, but feel free to use these tools in a way that fits your schedule.