ADVENT PROGRAM
With Christmas fast approaching (less than a week away), Northwest Community Church has been praising the coming of the Lord through song. The youth kicked off the advent season on December 6, 2009 with their advent program. Since October, the children have practiced singing and reciting their lines. The program entitled “Nothing is Impossible with God”, tells the story of the birth of Jesus. Songs sung in groups and solos help progress the story. It features songs from “Happy Birthday Jesus” created by Celeste Clydesdale and arranged by David Clydesdale. A potluck dinner was served before the children performed and fun crafts followed. A special thanks to Mary Lou, Lori, Melissa, Jay, Robin, Kris and Sherry for all their hard work and dedication to the youth and the program.
CHRISTMAS CAROLLING
On December 13, 2009 a group of about 15 congregation members visited 4 of our shut-ins to sing Christmas carols. Favorites such as “Silent Night” and “We wish you a Merry Christmas” could be heard throughout the halls. Our group was even able to sing “Holy Night” without lyrics. A potluck dinner followed at the house of Harry and Marie. Many thanks to our party hosts as well as all who joined in the singing and party afterwards.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Northwest Community Church’s annual Christmas Cantata was enjoyed by many members and visitors on December 20, 2009. The cantata entitled “One Small Child” was arranged by Benjamin Harlan and the narration was written by Mark Cabaniss. The congregation enjoyed songs by the Celebration Singers, Small Wonders (the Children’s Choir), and The Kings Ringers (hand bell players) as well as dances by the Spirit of Grace (the Liturgical Dancers) and Praise in Motion (the youth liturgical dancers). Thanks to Lori, Heidi, Reverend Murphy, Brian and all of our musical individuals.
Please join us on December 24, 2009 at 7p.m for our Christmas Eve service, where we will praise the arrival of our Lord through worship and song.
~ Lynn Bradley
