CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

It was a very special service today as we celebrated the birth of our Savior. The atmosphere was charged with a quiet sacredness as poems and writings of the Christmas season were given. The songs reminded us of His birth and of the reason for this speacial season. Cathy Coleman and her granddaughter, Mariah, gave a special presentation of Santa Claus's gifts and how that Santa honored the Baby Jesus. Brother James Moore read a brief history of the song, "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day," by Longfellow and Jason sang the song which is filled with much truth since many people don't see "good will and peace on earth, " but we know where the real peace is - in our hearts and minds. Sister Karen read the "Soldiers Night Before Christmas." We had a special candle lighting time to remember the soldiers in Iraq, other parts of the world and all those who have died for the freedom of our country throughout the years. Sister Donna Crossno read the "W of Christmas." The W was a special time when a child mistakenly held the M of Christmas unside down in a program and it spelled CHRISTWAS LOVE. The service ended with a challenge for each one to remember those who don't have the kind of Christmas that many have. We are so thankful for all those who helped in the program. Sister Josie and Siste Lori did great on the bulletins, getting them ready. Thanks to Brother Leon for bringing the covering for our windows and for helping with this.

It was so good to see Brother Jimmy and Sister Virginia Davis and his mother, Willodene, in service again. They have become regulars in our service over the past couple months. We were glad to see Walter Jones back with us today. It was good to see Lori Warmon with us again today. Also, we welcomed Dr. Chuck Burks and his wife today. Rev. Burks is a minister of the gospel. We welcome them any time and want them to feel free to minister in our church.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR WHO HE IS, ALL HE HAS DONE, AND ALL THAT HE IS GOING TO DO!