CHRISTMAS FEST 2018

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

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DEC 1 BREAKFAST WITH THE SHEPHERDS FREE
Anchor Christian Church

It's easy to meet everybody's favorite jolly, ol' elf, but want something a little more meaningful this Christmas? Come have breakfast with the shepherds who visited baby Jesus on the night of His birth. This fun, free event is designed to remind kids what Christmas is really all about.

DEC 1 HEART TO GOD HAND TO MAN COAT DRIVE FREE
Park Ridge Free Methodist Church

Annual "Heart To God Hand To Man" Coat Drive sponsored by Powerhouse Youth at Park Ridge Free Methodist Church, 1:00 pm Saturday, December 1-Sunday morning, Dec 2. Teens will be collecting new and gently used coats for the homeless all afternoon and through the night. The church is located at 10 Straub Road, on the corners of Straub Rd and Long Pond Rd near Unity Hospital. Call 585-227-0990 or www.parkridgefmc.org.

DEC 1 CHRISTMAS PRISM CONCERT
Houghton College

The Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College is proud and excited to present Christmas Prism 2018, a gathering to celebrate Christ coming to the world. After centuries of waiting for the Messiah, at just the right time, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be born of a virgin, to teach us how to live, to be an example for us, to die on a cross for us, and to be raised in triumph over sin and death. He is the One who heals us, who redeems us, and who calls us to live lives of reconciliation and restoration. During this Advent season, we give thanks for his first coming at Christmas time, and eagerly await his second coming, when all will be made new! This year’s Prism concerts will feature over 200 performers and will include both vocal and instrumental music, as well as poetry and scripture. In an evening full of joy and wonder, we will come together as God's family - as Christ's body, to celebrate, “O Night Divine!”

DEC 5 THE KING'S BRASS CONCERT FREE
First Bible Baptist Church

Big band style, classical music, favorite hymns, patriotic marches and more all come together with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass! This is a free concert with a love offering being taken. Doors open at 6 pm.

DEC 7 LIVING NATIVITY: A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM FREE
Crossroads Community Church

6:00 - 8:30PM You and you family are invited to join us at this year's FREE outdoor Living Nativity: A Night in Bethlehem. In addition to the outdoor dramatized scenes, there will be refreshments, games, crafts, and more family fun indoors. A box will be available for anyone who wants to donate canned or boxed food to benefit the Webster Community Chest. 585-872-2660

DEC 7 REGIONAL WORSHIP EXPERIENCE FREE
Bethel Christian Fellowship

For Teens & Young Adults: the Regional Worship Experience takes place on Friday, December 7, 2018, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (doors open at 7:00pm). Event takes place in the Main Sanctuary, Bethel Christian Fellowship, 321 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 (enter through the covered entrance, and park in the lot connected to the church, off of Union Street). FREE event, FREE parking, all teens and young adults welcome! Call 585-232-1136 ext. 45 for inquiries.

DEC 7, 8, and 15, 16 WELCOME TO BETHLEHEM FREE
Anchor Christian Church

Welcome to Anchor Christian Church's 2018 Christmas Muscial, "Welcome to Bethlehem"! An annual staple in our community's Christmas celebrations, "Welcome to Bethlehem" promises to be another beautiful tradition from our family to yours. Here are some things you need to know about this year's musical performances: All performances are free! Refreshments are provided after each performance. Reservations are recommended. To make reservations, please call (585) 633-8797 or email [email protected]. All performances are interpreted for the Deaf. Our showings have expanded to include two weekends in December, including one afternoon matinee performance. Make "Welcome to Bethlehem" one of your Christmas must-dos this year!

DEC 8 GLORYWAY QUARTET CONCERT
Grace Church of the Nazarene

7:00 PM . Come and enjoy a great evening of christian fellowship with The Gloryway Quartet. Tickets are $15 in advance $18 at the Door. They may be purchased on line at www.sgny.net with Paypal or by sending a check or money order along with a stamped self addressed envelope to: Southern Gospel NY, 3250 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY . 14559.

DEC 9 CHRISTMAS CONCERT CONCERT
Lamplighter Ministries

A 4 Cellos Christmas is part of the Buffalo Cello Project which is a recently formed group of professionals who are passionate about exploring the growing repertoire for cello chamber music. It is from the delight of performing together that BCP was founded, sharing original music and creative arrangements of masterworks from the Renaissance, American Song Book, Tangoes, classical themes, and Broadway. The Buffalo Cello Project quartet members have performed in many international music centers, played under some of the most acclaimed conductors, taught at colleges and universities throughout the Western New York region and beyond, and studied with some of the most important cellists of our time. Join us for this special afternoon performance at the Lamplighter Auditorium, a beautiful 1800s Episcopalian gothic church. Come early or stay late as we open our bookstore with special pricing. Lamplighter books and dramatic audios are stories that redeem hearts and build Christlike character. Our mission is to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

DEC 9 CHRISTMAS FAMILY FEST FREE
Browncroft Community Church

3:00 - 7:00 PM . Browncroft Community Church invites you to a Christmas party big enough for your whole family. Kick off the holiday season with our Christmas Family Fest and join us for an exciting time! This event is free to the public, but we do have limited tickets so please sign up to reserve your place today!

DEC 12 LIVE NATIVITY AND CHOIR FREE
Powers Farm Market, Pittsford

Enjoy the interactive wooded trail with a live nativity. There will be a special performance by the St. Louis Church choir.

DEC 14 CHRISTMAS WITH PAUL BALOCHE CONCERT
Syracuse

Dec 14 Worship and Testimony Night FREE
Faith on Fire Coffee House (319 Browncroft Blvd.)

Come out for a intimate night of Christmas worship and the Word with Senior Pastor Dan Crespo of Calvary Chapel Center City (formerly Calvary Chapel Puerto Rico) and Isaac Zapata (worship) at Faith on Fire Coffee House 319 Browncroft Blvd.

DEC 14, 15 LIVE NATIVITY HAYRIDE FREE
Avon Wesleyan Church

Take an adventure back in time and encounter the wonder of Jesus’ birth. This outdoor drama will provide an unforgettable experience for you and the whole family! This is our 8th year for the Live Nativity Hayride. Hundreds of people have witnessed the Christmas story in a memorable way as they rode on a hay wagon and watched the scenes of Jesus birth unfold before them, featuring live animals, realistically crafted scenery, hot cocoa and cookies, plenty of free parking. Each hayride is approximately 20 minutes long. Afterwards, warm up with some hot cocoa and cookies in our indoor village. This is a FREE event, so come and enjoy this memorable story. 4277 Caledonia- Avon Rd, Caledonia, NY 14423 . Map and Directions For more information, contact us at 585-226-3577 or email us at [email protected]

DEC 14,15,16 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SCROOGE FREE
First Bible Baptist Church

First Bible Baptist Church presents, “The Gospel According To Scrooge.” Come out and enjoy, with your family and friends this Christmas season, the life-changing story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Watch and see how “one night can change a life. THE PLAY IS FREE BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.

DEC 14,15, 16, 21, 22,23 FALALA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FREE
The Father's House

Start your experience indoors with carols by candlelight. Then enter into the 45,000 sq. ft. village with: live story and game cabins, a petting zoo, Christmas treats, a giant maze, local food trucks, and more. Celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends by unwrapping new memories!

DEC 16 ROBERT SHEWAN CHORALE CONCERT FREE
Brighton Presbyterian Church

4:00 PM The most sublime concert of the Christmas season: the annual Robert Shewan Chorale Christmas Concert at Brighton Presbyterian Church Dec. 16 at 4 pm! Dr. Robert Shewan is professor emeritus of music from Roberts Wesleyan College, and the chorale is comprised of his former students of all ages. Admission is always free, but we ask that guests bring one non-perishable food item to bless local food pantries during the Christmas season. Email [email protected] for more information