Southport Magazine

Tis the season, and many of our area churches are offering special music, cantatas and other programming to share the greatest story ever told. The programs may be different, with various sized groups singing and making music, but they all have one thing in common. They all welcome anyone and everyone to come and listen. So whether you’re looking for a church to call home or you just want to hear some great holiday music, you’re invited to check out one of these programs and feel the true spirit of Christmas. 

Ocean View United Methodist Church

8400 E. Oak Island Drive 

Noel

The Christmas concert includes lighthearted holiday music with a twist on cherished favorites as well as religious selections. The program includes solos and duets. There are two chances to see this concert — 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and again at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Elah Baptist Church

1527 Old Fayetteville Road, Leland

Waiting for Christmas

The church’s Christmas cantata, Waiting For Christmas, features a heartwarming story of a letter found in an old family Bible. This musical focuses on a young girl named Sarah writing to her “Nana,” and expressing her joy and delight as she anticipates the holiday and, once again, getting the family together at Christmastime. The Cantata will be performed Dec 22 at 6 p.m. 

Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church

4843 Southport-Supply Road, Southport

Longing for the Light 

This collection of Christmas songs and readings, composed by Pamela Stewart and John Purifoy, is accompanied by strings and woodwinds. The concert is Dec 18 at 6:30 p.m. 

Caroling in the Labyrinth

On Dec 4 and 11 (Wednesdays), join in the caroling in the outdoor Labyrinth; dress appropriately for being outdoors), 5-5:30 p.m. A soup supper follows and there will be an advent service at 6:30 p.m.

Southport Baptist Church 

200 North Howe Street, Southport

Christmas! We Remember, Rejoice, Worship

This program brings many groups together, featuring the church’s Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Youth Group. The Cantata focuses on celebrating the gift of Christmas and worshiping the Lord for His faithfulness and love. The service will include congregation participation and a candle lighting. The cantata will be performed at 6 p.m. on Dec 8.

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

9734 Southern Boulevard SE, Winnabow

The Story of Christ

This program features praise and worship songs, and the preached Word of God to share the message of Christmas. The Christmas program will be Dec 21 at 4 p.m. at the church. 

Trinity United Methodist Church

209 E. Nash Street, Southport

Unwrapping Christmas 

On Dec 8, the children’s choir and the Girls Choir of Wilmington will perform Unwrapping Christmas, at 9:30 a.m. The cantata also includes a worship team and special guests. 

Open House on Dec 14

The church welcomes everyone from 2-5 p.m., with musical performances from bell choirs, the children’s choir and a pianist. Refreshments will be served. The public is also invited to the 5 p.m. dress rehearsal of the cantata to be performed the next day. 

Sing Christmas 

The Cantata Choir performs at the 8:15 and 11 a.m. services. The cantata includes four suites — Sing Joy, Sing Noel, Sing Emmanuel, and Sing Gloria, and includes original music by both composers and many favorite carols.