FIRST ROCKWALL
BULLETIN

December 7, 2025

Welcome to First Rockwall

We are glad to worship with you today!

UPCOMING EVENTS


World Missions Offering

TODAY!

Today, we take up our annual World Missions Offering—a day when we dream big and give boldly for the sake of the gospel. 
The goal? More than a million. Every dollar given to the World Missions Offering goes out the door for missions.
Please join us as we bring our very best gift to the Lord to help send and support missionaries across the globe.

JOY Lunch

Monday, December 8
11:30 AM | Fellowship Hall
Invite your friends to this holiday edition of JOY lunch for food, festivities, and fun!
Come dressed in your ugliest Christmas sweater!

First Steps Class

Sunday, December 14
9:15 AM | Fellowship Hall

Curious about becoming a member of First Rockwall? Join our informative class to learn more about our beliefs, meet our community, and discover how you can become a part of our church family.


Mission Trip Interest Meeting

Sunday, December 14
12:15 AM | Room C212

You are invited to the interest meeting for our mission trip to Wheat Ridge, Colorado (during RISD Spring Break). We will be assisting with one of our Mission Partners as they plan to launch their Church on March 22. Open to individuals and families (kids: preteens and up). 


The Gift: Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 14
2:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM | Worship Center
Join us for "The Gift," a magnificent celebration of the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ.
Presented by First Baptist Church of Rockwall Choir & Orchestra.

First Family Caroling Outreach

Wednesday, December 17
6:30 PM | Multiple Locations
We’re so excited to celebrate the season together with our First Family Caroling Outreach! 
Sign up today to “carol” at one of several Assisted Living locations in our community.

Live Nativity

Sunday, December 21
9:00-11:30 AM | Children's Building

Tour Bethlehem's Manger Scene as re-created by our 6th grade LIT students!


Christmas Eve Services

Wednesday, December 24
1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM | Worship Center

Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior! All are welcome. All are invited.
Enjoy candlelight, carols, and cocoa as we worship Christ the Lord.


Collegiate Commons Conference

January 6-8, 2026

Commons is a conference style event for college students who are seeking to deepen their faith, be inspired, and equip to live life on mission with God every single day. Students will leave feeling refreshed in their faith, and ready to confidently join God’s work in the world!


Meal-Packing Mission Day

Saturday, January 10
9:00 AM | Fellowship Hall

Join us for a hands-on, all-ages Meal-Packing Event right here on campus! This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to jump into mission work and service in a meaningful (and fun!) way.


Venture

January 16-18, 2026

Middle and high school students, join us for the biggest youth event of the year!
Invite your friends for an awesome weekend of fellowship and fun!

10-Day Journey to the Holy Land

March 15-24, 2026

Join Pastor Criner and Abby for an incredible experience that will forever change how you read, study, and understand the Scriptures.


Sunday Updates

Select the tabs below to view our weekly updates.

Angels We Have Heard On High

WELCOME

Facing A Task Unfinished

Joy To The World

Adore

MESSAGE
Pastor Michael Criner, Senior Pastor

Come Just As You Are

Doxology

*World Missions Offering Total Will Be Announced At The Conclusion Of The 11:00 Service*

*As of 11/24/25*

$98,486
Amount of Weekly Income We Require
$108,103
Amount Received Last Week
$4,628,842
Amount of Yearly Income We Require
$5,433,411
Amount of Yearly Income Received

MENU - December 10, 2025

Adults - $6 | Kids - $5
ENTREE
Fajitas
Kid Option: Chicken Nuggets
SIDES
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Chips
DESSERT
Cinnamon Cake
Sugar Free Pie