Christmas at a Glance
We would love to celebrate Christmas this year with you. Everyone needs a place to belong, find hope, and experience joy, and we have a place for you. Whether you’re joining us at a campus, a gathering, or online, gather your family and friends and let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus together!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. –Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
Christmas Season at a Glance
November 29–30 | Kick Off the Christmas Season with Pastor Joakim Lundqvist
December 6–7 | Join Us for a Christmas Message from Pastor Daniel Floyd
December 13–14 | Pastor Daniel Floyd Is Continuing Our Christmas Series
December 20–21 | Candlelight Services
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior at special candlelight services across all campuses!
Candlelight Services
Service Times
Southlake Campus
Saturday, December 20 | 4 & 6 pm
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am
Dallas Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 10:30 am
Frisco Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am & 1 pm
Grand Prairie Campus
Saturday, December 20 | 6 pm
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am & 1 pm
Justin Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am
North Fort Worth Campus
Saturday, December 20 | 6 pm
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am & 1 pm
North Richland Hills Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am & 1 pm
Plano Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am
Prosper Campus
Sunday, December 21 | 9 & 11 am
Jackson Hole Campus (Wyoming)
Sunday, December 21 | 10 am
Gateway Gatherings
Not near one of our campuses? Check out a gathering!
Children’s Ministry
Children’s ministry (newborn through 5 years old) is available at all campuses during candlelight services.
Interpretation
Spanish interpretation is available for all our candlelight services. For more information, visit Connect Central in the lobby of your campus before the service begins.
In addition, we offer ASL interpretation live at our Southlake Campus during the 4 pm (CT) service on Saturday, December 20. ASL interpretation is also available on YouTube. Visit our ASL page to learn more.
Livestream
You can stream the live service at 4 pm (CT) on Saturday, December 20, and 11 am (CT) on Sunday, December 21.
Outreach Opportunities & Ways to Give
We want to share God’s love in every season. Find out how you can serve, give back, and show God’s heart in a tangible way this Christmas.
Local Outreach
Find outreach opportunities near your campus.
Ways to Give This Christmas
You can make this Christmas season brighter for families near and far!
Learn more about giving to impact those in need this Christmas.
Extend the Invitation
The Christmas season is upon us, and we think this is one of the most wonderful times of the year to invite our loved ones to church! Whether it’s for our candlelight services or one of the weekend messages during our Christmas series, inviting a friend, neighbor, or family member is an amazing opportunity to share the greatest gift the world has ever received—Jesus. But we get it, inviting people isn’t always easy (it can even be just a little bit intimidating). So, we want to share a few creative ways you can extend the invitation!
First, Pray
Whether or not you already have someone on your mind to invite to Christmas services, pray and ask the Holy Spirit to highlight who He wants you to ask. As He brings names and faces to mind, ask Him to orchestrate opportunities to invite them. He wants them to have a personal encounter with the love of Jesus, so believe He will prepare the way for them to get there!
Check out our special service times and locations
Extend the In-Person Invitation
This is one of the most casual, personal forms of inviting a loved one to church! Next time you’re with someone you’d like to invite to our candlelight services, simply ask them if they have plans the weekend of December 20 and 21 and if they’d like to come to church with you. You can make plans to go to lunch or dinner after the service to connect with them relationally and talk about the service.
Give Them a Call
If you’re not going to see the individual before Christmas, grab your phone and give them a call! Let them know they were on your mind, and you wanted to know if they’d like to go to church with you for Christmas. Give them the details about the day and time you’re attending service and ask if they want to grab a meal with you afterward to catch up.
Send a Text
Maybe your friend prefers texts over phone calls; you can send them a short and sweet message asking them to attend service with you! Here’s a suggestion:
Hey [friend]! You were on my mind today, and I wanted to ask if you had plans on [day of the service]. I’m going to Gateway’s Christmas candlelight service at [time], and I’d love it if you’d come with me! Maybe we could grab [lunch or dinner] afterward? Let me know!
(Bonus: Send them our digital invitation along with your message!)
Slide into Their DMs
We’re sharing all the information about Christmas services on our social media accounts! Follow @GatewayPeople on Instagram and like Gateway Church’s page on Facebook. When you see us post about the upcoming Christmas services, share it with a friend. Accompany the message with something like:
Hey [friend]! My church is having special services for Christmas, and I thought of you! Would you want to come with me on [day] at [time]?
Trust God with the Outcome
We believe God honors obedience. So, no matter who you invite this Christmas, how they respond, or the seats taken next to you during services, continue to pray for every person you invite—whether they come or not! As Pastor Daniel likes to remind us, our job is to plant the seeds. This December, prayerfully consider who you should ask, extend the invitation, be willing to engage in conversation about the message over a meal, and pray for the seed planted in their hearts. You can also ask them if they’d like to come to church with you again—sometimes all someone needs are a familiar face and a place to sit to help them feel more comfortable coming to church.
We’re so excited to spend the holidays together—we hope to see you and some new faces at services this Christmas!
Christmas Playlist
Enjoy the sounds of this Christmas season with a playlist from Gateway Worship!
Listen on YouTube
Children’s Coloring Pages
Download our children’s coloring pages for a fun Christmas-themed activity!
Bonus idea: Your child can color with a friend, share some Christmas spirit, and even extend an invitation to candlelight services!
Downloadable Pages:
Wonderful Counselor Coloring Page
Watch a Christmas Message
A Special Christmas Message from Pastor Daniel Floyd
Enjoy a special message about our Mighty God from Pastor Daniel Floyd as he continues our Christmas series. Watch his message below.
Kick Off the Christmas Season with Pastor Joakim Lundqvist
We’re so excited to have Pastor Joakim Lundqvist begin our Christmas series! Watch his message about our Wonderful Counselor below.