Community Family Events
Welcoming Our Neighbors
Our church opens its doors wide throughout the year with special events designed to welcome families from across our community. These celebrations create opportunities for neighbors to experience the warmth of our church family while enjoying fun, wholesome activities together. Each event reflects our heart to serve families and share the love of Christ in joyful, accessible ways.
Each of these events embodies our belief that the church should be a place where all families feel welcomed, valued, and loved. We invite you to join us for these special celebrations throughout the year!
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt features age-appropriate egg hunts, games, crafts, and the timeless story of Easter’s hope and joy. This beloved community tradition draws families from throughout Gaston County, creating lasting memories while sharing the greatest story ever told. Children leave with treats, smiles, and hearts filled with the good news of Jesus’ Resurrection and the hope of the Gospel.
Vacation Bible School
Summer comes alive at our Vacation Bible School, where children embark on exciting adventures in learning about God’s love. Through engaging themes, energetic music, hands-on crafts, interactive games, and memorable Bible lessons, kids discover how much God loves them while making new friends and creating unforgettable memories. Our dedicated volunteers pour their hearts into creating a safe, fun environment where children can encounter Jesus in age-appropriate ways.
Adults are invited to stay for our Missions Week during VBS where we invite Missionaries and Local Ministries to share their stories of God’s faithfulness with us. VBS is always free and open to all families in our community.
Trunk or Treat
When October arrives, our parking lot and Family Life Outreach Center transforms into a safe, family-friendly Halloween alternative that brings our community together. Church members decorate their car trunks with creative themes while providing candy and smiles to children in costumes. This event offers families a secure environment for trick-or-treating while fostering connections between neighbors. Trunk or Treat has become a cherished tradition that demonstrates our commitment to providing wholesome fun for families throughout Gaston County.
Christmas Program
Our annual Christmas Program is a cherished tradition that brings our entire church family together to celebrate the birth of our Savior. The evening begins with a delightful crock-pot potluck dinner where the aroma of home-cooked meals fills our fellowship hall and conversation flows freely among all generations. Following dinner, we gather to witness the timeless story of Christ’s birth through the eyes of our children, who present a heartwarming nativity play complete with beloved Christmas carols that invite the whole congregation to sing along. Our youth add depth to the celebration by reading the Christmas narrative from Scripture, reminding us all of the profound miracle of God becoming man. This simple yet meaningful program captures the essence of Christmas—family, tradition, and the incredible story of Jesus’ birth that changed the world forever.