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Bayside Online

Friday, December 22

5:30 & 7:30pm

Saturday, December 23

2:30, 4:30, & 6:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:30, 4:30, & 6:30pm

Lakewood Ranch

Friday, December 22

5:30* & 7:30pm

Saturday, December 23

2:30, 4:30*, & 6:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am*, 2:30, 4:30, & 6:30pm

Please be aware that early entry tickets are sold out. You are still welcome to join us. Seats available after early entry will be first come first serve, and we will do our best to help you find a seat for your family.

15800 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212

North River

Friday, December 22

5:45 & 7:30pm

Saturday, December 23

4:30 & 6:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:30, 4:30, & 6:30pm

Please be aware that early entry tickets are sold out. You are still welcome to join us. Seats available after early entry will be first come first serve, and we will do our best to help you find a seat for your family.

9505 Moccasin Wallow Rd, Parrish, FL 34219

Fruitville

Saturday, December 23

4:30 & 6:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:30, & 4:30pm

Please be aware that early entry tickets are sold out. You are still welcome to join us. Seats available after early entry will be first come first serve, and we will do our best to help you find a seat for your family.

3375 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237

West Bradenton

Saturday, December 23

4:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:30, & 4:30pm

6609 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209

Bee Ridge

Saturday, December 23

6:30pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:30, & 4:30pm

8200 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

Bayshore Gardens

Saturday, December 23

4:00 & 6:00pm

Sunday, December 24

10:00am & 4:00pm

5051 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207

Hardee County

Sunday, December 24

10:00am, 2:00, & 4:00pm

615 Rainey Blvd, Wauchula, FL 33873

Riverview

Sunday, December 24

4:30pm

Spoto High School, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview, FL 33578

Sunday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 24

Join us at one of our 8 campuses or online  for a heartwarming Christmas Candlelight service!

Filled with hope, joy, and the message of God’s love. This special time of worship is designed for the whole family, and we’d be honored to celebrate the season with you. Whether you’re joining us online from home or visiting one of our campus locations in person, we can’t wait to welcome you and share the true meaning of Christmas together.

Free early entry tickets are available at four of our campuses, which allow us to make space for everyone, provide a great experience for you, and allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests. Find your campus below and reserve your tickets just for the service time you plan to attend. All other campuses do not have early entry tickets.

Find Your Times and Locations Below
Lakewood Ranch Campus
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Services:
Sunday 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.** | Monday 6:30 p.m.** | Tuesday 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.** | Wednesday 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.   
We encourage you to get free early entry tickets for this campus, which allow us to make space for everyone, provide a great experience for you, and allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests! Please reserve your tickets only for the service time you plan to attend.
Lakewood ranch tickets
Lakewood Ranch campus early entry tickets are currently sold out. You are still welcome to attend any of our service times, just please be aware that after early entry, seats in our auditorium are first come, first serve. We also encourage you to check out another campus if you are able to instead.
Address:
15800 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
North River Campus
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Services:
Sunday 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. | Monday 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 6:30 p.m.
North River campus early entry tickets are currently sold out. You are still welcome to attend any of our service times, just please be aware that after early entry, seats in our auditorium are first come, first serve. We also encourage you to check out another campus if you are able to instead.
North River campus early entry tickets are currently sold out. You are still welcome to attend any of our service times, just please be aware that after early entry, seats in our auditorium are first come, first serve. We also encourage you to check out another campus if you are able to instead.
We encourage you to get free early entry tickets for this campus, which allow us to make space for everyone, provide a great experience for you, and allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests! Please reserve your tickets only for the service time you plan to attend.
North River tickets
Address:
9505 Moccasin Wallow Rd, Parrish, FL 34219
Fruitville Campus
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Services:
Sunday 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. | Wednesday 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
We encourage you to get free early entry tickets for this campus, which allow us to make space for everyone, provide a great experience for you, and allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests! Please reserve your tickets only for the service time you plan to attend.
Fruitville tickets
Address:
3375 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Bee Ridge Campus
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Services:
Sunday 9:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. | Wednesday 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 6:30 p.m.
We encourage you to get free early entry tickets for this campus, which allow us to make space for everyone, provide a great experience for you, and allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests! Please reserve your tickets only for the service time you plan to attend.
Bee Ridge tickets
Address:
8200 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Bayshore Gardens Campus
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Services:
Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Wednesday 4:30 p.m.

Address:
5051 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34207
Hardee County Campus
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Services:
Sunday 9:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. | Wednesday 4:30 p.m.

Address:
615 Rainey Blvd, Wauchula, FL 33873
Palmetto Campus
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Services:
Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Wednesday 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Address:
1401 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
West Bradenton Campus
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Services:
Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Tuesday 6:30 p.m.  | Wednesday 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Address:
6609 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Bayside Online  
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Services:
Sunday 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. | Monday 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 6:30 p.m.

**Traducción al español
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Servicios:
Domingo 11:45 a.m. | Lunes 6:30 p.m. I Martes 7:30 p.m.

Te animamos a que adquieras entradas anticipadas gratuitas para este campus, esto nos permite hacer sitio para todos, ofrecer una gran experiencia y permitir el ingreso en el auditorio antes que los invitados sin entrada. Por favor, reserva tus entradas sólo para la hora del servicio al que planeas asistir.

Disponible en nuestra sede de Lakewood Ranch
Direcci´on
15800 SR 64, E Bradenton FL 34212

What about my kids?

During all Candlelight services we will provide childcare for children nursery age through Pre-K. Children and youth older than 5 are welcome to join you in the auditorium for Candlelight service. If you are attending a campus with early entry tickets, please reserve a ticket for the children or youth that are attending with you in the main auditorium.

Nursery:
Bayside Kids will take place during all services for ages Infant - PreK
Bayside Kids:
All campuses will not have kids services, but children 5 years of age and above are encouraged to attend service in the main auditorium.
Youth Services:
All campuses will not have youth services, but students are encourages to attend services in the main auditorium.

Special Space:

Special Space provides a sensory-friendly environment for children with special needs ages 4-17, and is available at the times & locations below:

Special Space Times:

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Bayshore Gardens
Sunday | 11:00 a.m.

Fruitville
Sunday | 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday | 4:00 p.m.

Lakewood Ranch
Sunday | 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday | 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday | 4:30 p.m.

North River
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday | 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday | 4:30 p.m.

Palmetto
Sunday | 11:00 a.m.

West Bradenton
Sunday | 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday | 5:00 pm

A letter from our Pastors

The Christmas season beautifully draws us together with family and friends to rejoice in the birth of our Savior. We’d love for you to celebrate with us—whether in person at one of our campuses or online—during our Christmas Candlelight service.

Our hope is that your heart is filled with joy and peace as you reflect on God’s incredible gift to us through His Son, Jesus Christ.


Praying blessings over your new year and wishing you a joyful Merry Christmas!

Pastor Randy and Amy Bezet

DIGITAL
INVITATIONS

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FAQs
Please view our list of commonly asked questions below. If you still have questions, you may call us during our normal office hours or email us at media@mybayside.church.
Do I need a ticket to attend?

Early entry tickets are strongly encouraged for Lakewood Ranch, North River, Fruitville, and Bee Ridge campus attendees. These free tickets allow you to enter the auditorium before non-ticketed guests so that you can get settled into your seats early. Plus, we can provide everyone with the best experience possible because we know when you’re joining us!

Please reserve your tickets only for the service time you plan to attend.

Can I exchange my ticket for another service time or campus?

Yes! Please email media@mybayside.church so that we can process that change for you.

What if I don't plan on using the ticket(s) I reserved?

Due to high attendance for this event, it helps others have the ability to enter early if you can let us know that you will not be using your ticket(s). Please contact us at media@mybayside.church to return the ticket(s).

Are all services the same experience?

All services will have the same service experience, worship, and message, including the services held on Sunday, December 21.

How long will service be?

You can plan for Christmas Candlelight service to be one hour.

How early should I arrive?

We encourage attendees to arrive at least 30 minutes before service.

Will there be childcare?

During all Candlelight services we will provide childcare for children nursery age through Pre-K. Children and youth older than 5 are welcome to join you in the auditorium for Candlelight service. If you are attending a campus with early entry tickets, please reserve a ticket for the children or youth that are attending with you in the main auditorium.

Nursery Through Elementary:
Bayside Kids will take place during all services for ages birth-5 years of age.
Youth Services:
All campuses will not have youth services, but students are encourages to attend services in the main auditorium.

Special Space Service Times Below:

Special Space provides a sensory-friendly environment for children with special needs ages 4-17, and is available at the times & locations below:

Bayshore Gardens
Sunday | 11:00 a.m.

Fruitville
Sunday | 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday | 4:00 p.m.

Lakewood Ranch
Sunday | 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday | 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday | 4:30 p.m.

North River
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday | 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday | 4:30 p.m.

Palmetto
Sunday | 11:00 a.m.

West Bradenton
Sunday | 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday | 5:00 p.m.

Will youth services be taking place?

There will be no Bayside Kids, middle or high school services during Candlelight services.

Children and youth older than 5 are welcome to join their families in the auditorium for Candlelight service. If you are attending a campus with early entry tickets, please reserve a ticket for the children or youth that are attending with you in the main auditorium.

Will Bayside be having morning or evening prayer or youth services on christmas eve?

We will not have Wednesday morning or evening prayer services or Youth services on Christmas Eve; we will just hold Christmas Candlelight services at campuses as noted in the schedule above.

Will Bayside be having services on Christmas day, December 25th?

We will not have in person or online services on Thursday, December 25th.