Christmas Lights Display
Camp Bethel Ministries; Wise, VAJan 01, 2013
Come see the sky illuminated by nearly 300,000 lights, now through Jan. 1
Sun. – Thurs. the hours are from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fri. & Sat. from 6:00 pm -11:00 pm
Camp Bethel Ministries
Wise, VA
800-359-4049
Night in Bethlehem
French Broad Baptist Church; Hendersonville, NCNov 30, 2012
Walk-through drama
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
French Broad Baptist Church
Hendersonville, NC
828-891-4665
Christmas Time in the City
Biltmore Baptist Church; Arden, NCNov 30, 2012
Featuring the music of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Nov. 30
7:00 pm
Dec. 1
11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Biltmore Baptist Church
Arden, NC
828-650-6500
Teddy Bear Tea
Billy Graham Library; Charlotte, NCDec 01, 2012
For children 5 years old and up
Dec. 1
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Billy Graham Library
Charlotte, NC
Fun activities, entertainment, refreshments, and a stuffed animal to take home
“Fall on your Knees”
Heritage Middle School Auditorium; Valdese, NCDec 01, 2012
Christmas worship event hosted by East Valdese Baptist Church and Crosslink Church
Dec. 1 & 2
7:00 pm
Heritage Middle School Auditorium
Valdese, NC
828-874-0511
First Presbyterian Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
Chapman Cultural Center; Spartanburg, SCDec 02, 2012
Benefitting Mobile Meals
Dec. 2
7:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
Spartanburg, SC
Hanging of the Green
First Baptist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 02, 2012
Dec. 2
6:30 pm
First Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-546-9661
Kyle Matthews
First Baptist Church; Shelby, NCDec 02, 2012
Love offering event, benefitting the Abuse Prevention Council Women’s Shelter and the Interfaith Alliance Men’s Rescue Mission
Dec. 2
6:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Shelby, NC
704-482-3467
The Hoppers
First Baptist Church; Lenoir city, TNDec 02, 2012
In concert Dec. 2
6:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Lenoir city, TN
Andrew Peterson
Cornerstone Church; Knoxville, TNDec 03, 2012
Dec. 3
7:00 pm
Cornerstone Church
Knoxville, TN
Booth Brothers
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 04, 2012
In concert Dec. 4
7:00 pm
Black Oak Heights Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
“A Visit to Bethlehem”
First Baptist Church; Clover, SCNov 30, 2012
Walk-thru drama
Nov. 30 & Dec. 7th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec. 1 & Dec. 8
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec. 2 & Dec. 9
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Clover, SC
803-222-3216
Christmas Music Camp
East Asheville United Methodist Church; Oteen, NCDec 07, 2012
Open to all children ages 5 – 12
Dec. 7
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dec. 8
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Children will present a concert for family and friends at 7:00 pm on Saturday
East Asheville United Methodist Church
Oteen, NC
Free event includes dinner on Friday, as well as lunch on Saturday
828-298-2209
Occupy Christmas in Downtown
Henderson County Heritage Museum; Hendersonville, NCDec 07, 2012
Dec. 7
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Henderson County Heritage Museum
Hendersonville, NC
Free event; please bring a new toy to be donated to local ministries for Christmas distribution
Walk Thru Bethlehem
Camp Wesley; Mooresville, NCDec 07, 2012
Interactive drama with marketplace, food, crafts, and music
Dec. 7
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec. 8
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dec. 9
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Camp Wesley
Mooresville, NC
704-245-5793
Mistletoe Market Craft Show
Messiah Lutheran Church; Messiah Lutheran ChurchDec 08, 2012
Local artisans’ handmade crafts, with proceeds benefiting youth mission trips
Dec. 8
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church
Charlotte, NC
“The Story Goes On….” 2012 Living Christmas Tree
Thompson-Boling Arena; Knoxville, TNDec 08, 2012
Presented by Sevier Heights Baptist Church
Dec. 8 & 9
3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Dec. 10
7:00 pm
Thompson-Boling Arena
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
www.livingchristmastree.org
865-577-2937
“Hope is Born in Bethlehem”
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 08, 2012
Living Christmas Tree
Dec. 8 & 9
3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-688-4343
“Voices of the Nativity”
Biltmore Church of God; Asheville, NCDec 08, 2012
Dec. 8 & 9
6:00 pm
Biltmore Church of God
Asheville, NC
Season of Joy – A Celtic Christmas Celebration
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church; Farragut, TNDec 08, 2012
Dec. 8 & 9
6:00 pm
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church
Farragut, TN
865-671-1885
David Ring
Riverside Baptist Church; Asheville, NCDec 09, 2012
Special speaking engagement on Dec. 9
10:45 am
Riverside Baptist Church
Asheville, NC
“Believers of Yahweh” Unity Gathering
South Mint Street; Charlotte, NCDec 09, 2012
Hosted by True Change Ministries
Dec. 9
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
South Mint Street, in front of Panther’s Stadium
Charlotte, NC
Coats, hats, gloves, socks, and umbrellas will be collected for the city’s homeless
New Life Center GospelFest
Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church; Asheville, NCDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
5:00 pm
Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church
Asheville, NC
828-691-1158
“The Great, Late Potentate”
Springwood Church of God; Gastonia, NCDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
6:00 pm
Springwood Church of God
Gastonia, NC
Lessons and Carols
Redeemer Church; Knoxville, TNDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Redeemer Church
Knoxville, TN
865-524-4552
“A Christmas Pageant”
Church Street United Methodist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
5:00 pm
Church Street United Methodist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-524-3048
Festival Concert of Nine Lessons and Carols
First Baptist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
6:30 pm
First Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-546-9661
Christmas Candlelight Service
Harris YMCA; Charlotte, NCDec 09, 2012
Dec. 9
7:00 pm
Harris YMCA
Charlotte, NC
704-716-6927
Blue Ridge Ringers
Public Library; Fletcher, NCDec 10, 2012
In concert Dec. 10
2:00 pm
Public Library
Fletcher, NC
828-692-4910
“My Hope with Billy Graham” Leadership Training Session
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Headquarters; Charlotte, NCDec 11, 2012
Dec. 11
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
877-MY-HOPE
Tapestry Christmas
Creatures Café; Asheville, NCDec 11, 2012
Ladies event featuring special speaker, music, and a cookie exchange. Please bring 6 packages (Ziploc bags are fine), containing ½ dozen of your favorite homemade cookies.
Dec. 11
6:30 pm
Creatures Café
Asheville, NC
Joy – An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Arden Presbyterian Church; Arden, NCDec 12, 2012
Dec. 12
7:00 pm
Arden Presbyterian Church
Arden, NC
828-684-7221
Annual Women’s Christmas Dinner
Brushy Creek Baptist Church; Taylors, SCDec 12, 2012
Dec. 12
6:30 pm
Brushy Creek Baptist Church
Taylors, SC
864-430-9892
Community Christmas Celebration
Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts; Franklin, NCDec 13, 2012
Dec. 13
7:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts
Franklin, NC
DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, and Single Parenting Classes
Firestone Wesleyan Church; Gastonia, NCDec 13, 2012
Dec. 13
Each Thursday evening at 7:00 pm
Firestone Wesleyan Church
Gastonia, NC
704-865-3472
We R Forgiven
Stanley Community Center; Stanley, NCDec 14, 2012
In concert Dec. 14
4:30 pm
Stanley Community Center
Stanley, NC
704-880-0705
Parents’ Night Out
Providence Christian Academy; Asheville, NCDec 14, 2012
For ages Pre-K – 8th grade
Dec. 14
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Providence Christian Academy
Asheville, NC
Sign-up fee of $15.00 includes pizza, drink, snacks, crafts, and more. Please bring ID at time of drop-off.
828-658-8965
Celtic Christmas
New Life Christian Fellowship; Taylorsville, NCDec 14, 2012
Fiddles, hammered dulcimer, flutes, and much more
Dec. 14
7:30 pm
New Life Christian Fellowship
Taylorsville, NC
828-381-0007
Foster Parent Orientation
The Bair Foundation; Asheville, NCNov 20, 2012
Nov. 20
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dec. 15
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
The Bair Foundation
Asheville, NC
828-350-5197
“Love of Jesus” Celebration
First Wesleyan Church; Gastonia, NCDec 15, 2012
Featuring the music of Blood Bought; meal, clothing, blankets and more will be distributed to the homeless and less fortunate
Dec. 15
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
First Wesleyan Church
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Ken Boa
Montreat College; Montreat, NCDec 15, 2012
Dec. 15
2:00 pm
Anderson Auditorium
Montreat College
Montreat, NC
828-669-8012
“Come See the Lamb”
Lake Bowen Baptist Church; Inman, SCDec 16, 2012
Christmas musical
Dec. 15
6:30 pm
Dec. 16
3:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Lake Bowen Baptist Church
Inman, SC
864-814-6280
The Life of Christ; from the Cradle to the Ascension
Gabriels Creek Baptist Church; Mars Hill, NCDec 15, 2012
Live drive-thru
Dec. 15 & 16
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Gabriels Creek Baptist Church
Mars Hill, NC
828-682-6755
Blue Ridge Ringers
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Brevard, NCDec 16, 2012
In concert Dec. 16
4:00 pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Brevard, NC
828-692-4910
Blue Ridge Ringers
Public Library- Kaplan Auditorium; Hendersonville, NCDec 17, 2012
In concert Dec. 17
2:00 pm
Public Library- Kaplan Auditorium
Hendersonville, NC
828-692-4910
Foster/Adoption Informational Open House
Riverside Baptist Church; Waynesville, NCDec 17, 2012
Hosted by the Bair Foundation
Dec. 17
7:00 pm
Riverside Baptist Church
Waynesville, NC
828-350-5197
Passport to Christmas
JAARS Center; Waxhaw, NCDec 19, 2012
Children ages 6 – 12, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will learn of Christmas’ impact on people around the world
Activities include, crafts, stories, international food-tasting, and more
Dec. 19 & 20
8:30 am – 12:45 pm
JAARS Center
Waxhaw, NC
704-843-6130
Joy! An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty
Tennessee Theater; Knoxville, TNDec 19, 2012
Dec. 19
7:00 pm
Tennessee Theater
Knoxville, TN
Christmas with Roger Williams and The All Mixed Up Quartet
Bijou Theater Center; Knoxville, TNDec 19, 2012
Dec. 19
7:00 PM
Bijou Theater Center
803 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN
www.knoxbijou.com/shows/608428
865-656-4444
Everlasting Love
Victory Baptist Church; Hickory, NCDec 20, 2012
Christmas Drama
Dec. 20
7:00 pm
Victory Baptist Church
Hickory, NC
Attendees will receive Christmas treat bag at the end of the evening
828-312-6710
“A Journey Through Bethlehem”
First Baptist Church; Fall Branch, TNDec 21, 2012
Outdoor, interactive drama
Dec. 21 – 23
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Fall Branch, TN
Shuttle service will be provided from Fall Branch School
423-348-7411
Community-Wide Christmas Dinner
First Church of God; Morganton, NCDec 22, 2012
Dec. 22
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
First Church of God
Morganton, NC
Free event
828-433-6709
The Living Nativity: A Drive-Through Presentation
Newfound Baptist Church; Leicester, NCDec 22, 2012
Dec. 22 & 23
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church
Leicester, NC
828-683-3178
The Carolina Quartet
First Baptist Church; Chesnee, SCDec 23, 2012
Dec. 23
7:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Chesnee, SC
864-415-3257
“Following the Star” 5K and Fun Run
Idlewild Baptist Church; Matthews, NCDec 24, 2012
Dec. 24
9:00 am
Idlewild Baptist Church
Matthews, NC
www.followingthestar.racesonline.com
704-575-4809
Christmas Eve Services
Church Street United Methodist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 24, 2012
Dec. 24
12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, & 10:30 pm
Church Street United Methodist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-521-3048
Christmas Eve Family Holy Eucharist Services
St. James Episcopal Church; Knoxville, TNDec 24, 2012
Dec. 24
5:30 pm & 10:30 pm
St. James Episcopal Church
Knoxville, TN
865-523-5687
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
First Baptist Church; Knoxville, TNDec 24, 2012
Dec. 24
5:00 pm
First Baptist Church
Knoxville, TN
865-546-9661
Extreme Winter Youth Conference
Grand Convention Center; Pigeon Forge, TNDec 29, 2012
Featuring the music of Casting Crowns, Newsong, Britt Nicole, Tenth Ave. North and Newsboys
Dec. 29 – 31
Grand Convention Center
Pigeon Forge, TN
Julie True
Echo Mountain Inn; Hendersonville, NCDec 30, 2012
In concert Dec. 30
7:00 pm
Dec. 31
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Echo Mountain Inn
Hendersonville, NC
Harmony Trio
Lone Oak Baptist Church; Maryville, TNDec 31, 2012
In a special Watchnight Concert
Dec. 31
8:00 pm
Lone Oak Baptist Church
Maryville, TN
