EMMANUEL
“Emmanuel” means “God with us”—the stunning truth that God did not stay distant but came near in Jesus. In His birth, God revealed His heart and His character in a way we could see, hear, and trust. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He came to rescue us from sin, breaking the power of guilt and shame. And He is still at work restoring what’s broken—healing hearts, mending relationships, and renewing hope. Emmanuel reminds us that we are never alone; God has come close, and His presence changes everything.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
CHRISTMAS EVE EVE
All campuses are invited to the St. Joe Campus – Life Center where we will offer two services on December 23rd – Christmas Eve Eve. The service will feature worship led by our worship staff from all campuses.
St. Joe Campus – Life Center
2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph
Monday, 4:00 pm & 5:30 PM
First Church Nursery will be open for children ages Birth to 23 months
CHRISTMAS EVE
We have multiple services to offer at our four campuses. Choose whichever one works best for you and your family.
Unable to join us in person, catch us on the radio, WSJM 94.9 at 4:00 or 5:30pm or online at www.myfirstchurch.com at 4:00 or 5:30 pm.
St. Joseph Campus
2627 Niles Ave, St. Joseph
4:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Benton Heights Campus
990 N Euclid Ave, Benton Harbor
4:00 pm (español) & 5:30 pm (English)
Stevensville Campus
5767 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville
4:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Eau Claire Campus
6550 Keigley St, Eau Claire
4:00 pm – United Service at the SAC (6295 W. Main St.)
VISITING FOR THE FIRST TIME
We're so glad you've stopped by. First Church is one church with multiple campuses, each with it's own flavor. Find the one that's best for you!
FOR THE KIDS!
Our Christmas services are designed for the whole family with Christmas music, candlelighting, and teaching for all. If you'd rather, childcare is available in the Nursery for children ages birth - 24 months.
KidZone, our children's programming, will resume on January 5th.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
God sent Jesus into the world to be a transformative power among us. Jesus came to lead us to the Father and to restore God’s original plan for our lives. At First Church, we pursue that same mission—Restoring God’s Ideal—through outreach, leadership, caring ministries, missions, and more.
This year, our Year-End Christmas Offering will be divided between The Restoration House and New Heights CCDA.
The Restoration House (our men’s transitional home) offers more than a place to stay—it’s a sanctuary where men can rebuild their lives, regain purpose, and establish a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
New Heights CCDA serves our neighbors through practical, relational ministries—connecting families with food support, community resources, and pathways to long-term wholeness.
As you plan your year-end giving, please prayerfully consider a generous offering above your regular giving to help us bring hope and restoration to our community.