The candles were lit,  the choir was ready, the coffee was on as we welcomed members and guests to our two Christmas Eve services.  Tyler and Nathan provided great seasonal music in the auditorium as people entered, and Inge and a few youth were getting the coffee and hot chocolate  ready in the kitchen.

To begin the service, Pastor Bart welcomed everyone, and Deb and Peter lit the Christ Candle on the Advent wreath. The choir performed two songs, and then all of us sang a few well known and well loved Christmas Carols.  Pastor Bart wrapped up the Advent in Revelation series, with a message of hope and redemption for a world lost in darkness and sin.  Then we sang Silent Night as all of the candles were lit.  We had a few moments of quiet meditation and prayer, and then we celebrated with Go Tell It On the Mountain.  Afterwards people enjoyed fellowship and snacks together.