Advent is a season of joy and celebration, and it can be very busy here at FUMCSM! Join us for our weekly Sunday Worship services as we celebrate the birth of Christ. Please note that our regular worship times may be a little different for this season, and we invite you to join us outside of worship as well for fellowship, service, and celebration!
In loving memory of Marguerite Thompson, We are collecting new and gently used items to support women served by the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center. You will find our collection box in Todd Hall, and our item drive will continue through December 1st.Many women arrive at the shelter with little more than what they can carry. Your thoughtful donations bring comfort, dignity, and a touch of normalcy as they begin to rebuild their lives. As you give, please remember that quality and care mean more than quantity.
Items most needed:
Our Angel Tree is up in Todd Hall, filled with angels ready to be chosen! We invite you to stop by and select one (or two!) to bless a child this Christmas season.
If you’re new to Angel Tree, this is our annual ministry that helps provide gifts for children who might otherwise go without. We partner with Hemphill Head Start to identify families in need, and each angel ornament on the tree represents one child and their specific gift request. Simply choose an angel, purchase the requested gift, and return it unwrapped to the base of the tree along with the matching angel tag.
We are also accepting monetary donations to help cover any unselected angels and to purchase wrapping supplies. Follow the link below. Donations of large gift bags are also greatly appreciated!
Thank you for helping us share the love and joy of Christ this Christmas!
Parents – need a break? We’ve got you covered!
Join us for Parents’ Day Out on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Kids (ages 3–10, must be potty trained) will enjoy food, fun, games, and fellowship while parents get a well-deserved four-hour break for brunch, errands, or a nap!
Meeting San Marcos needs with San Marcos people
Join us as we give the gift of serving! The next Mission Able Work Day will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 325 McCarty Lane in San Marcos. Volunteers will meet at the First Baptist Church parking lot before breaking into teams to serve throughout the community.
Please RSVP by text to Mission Able at (830) 494-3436 if you plan to participate.
Mission Able seeks to offer hope, vitality, and dignity through collaboration between neighbors and coordination of resources—to serve households and individuals with unmet needs in the love of Jesus Christ and the spirit of Ephesians 3:20–21. This effort is sponsored by the City of San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement, San Marcos Chapter BNI, First Baptist Church, Baptist Student Ministry, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, and Sozo.
Our youth are invited to a fun evening of fellowship on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 5:00 PM. This year’s Progressive Dinner will take the group to several homes throughout the evening as they share food, friendship, and seasonal joy together!
Contact Pastor Bonnie for more information or if you wish to join.
Join us for a festive evening of family fun at our Fa La La La Fiesta on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall!All ages are welcome for a night filled with arts and crafts, games, music, stories, and service. It’s a joyful time for families to come together and worship through creativity, laughter, and working side by side.
Get ready for a joyful retelling of the Christmas story starring our very own kids!
Join us on Sunday, December 14, at 10:00 AM for our Children's Nativity Pageant.
Rehearsals will be held during Sunday School. Parents interested in having their children participate can contact Pastor Bonnie. Come celebrate the season with laughter, costumes, and the wonder of the Nativity!
Joy – He Shall Reign
Created by Tony Wood and Michael Farren - Arranged and orchestrated by Cliff Duren
Join us on Sunday, December 14, at 11:00 AM as the Chancel Choir presents “Joy: He Shall Reign,” a musical celebration of the birth of Christ through beloved carols and inspiring new worship songs.
Come and share in the wonder, worship, and joy of the season!
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also stir feelings of grief, loneliness, or heaviness - especially when the world around us expects constant celebration. Our Longest Night Service offers a quiet, contemplative space where those emotions are welcomed and held in God’s care. Join us on December 21 at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary as we gather for prayer, reflection, and hope, trusting that Christ’s light shines even in our darkest nights.