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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The free turkey dinner with all the trimmings will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
The Christmas Eve service starts at 6 p.m.
First Lutheran Church is located at 3863 Country Club Drive.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Matt and Jill Rothstein will hold a Christmas worship Concert at Lakeport Christian Center on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m.
The Rothsteins perform frequently locally and regionally. They are in several bands specializing in a variety of styles including jazz music. They hold concerts at the Soper Reese Theater.
Both are accomplished instrumental musicians (piano, guitar, saxophone) as well as vocals. They often lead worship at Lakeport Christian Center.
The public is invited to attend this free event.
Lakeport Christian Center is located near the fairgrounds at 455 S Forbes St.
For more information call 707-263-4514 or visit www.lcchub.com.
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- Written by: Darla Lewis
The church’s candlelight service is a meaningful way to symbolize the light of Christ coming into the darkness of the world.
The Advent wreath, with the Christ candle in the center, represents the light of Christ. They take that candlelight and light everyone’s candle from it. The light of believers is magnified on their faces and has all the importance of the light when Christ was born.
When everyone in the church has their candle lit, the people walk out of the building carrying Christ’s light out of the building and into the world as they sing “Silent Night, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, and “Joy to the World.”
One candle of the Advent wreath was lit each Sunday of December until the final one – the central Christ candle – will be lit on Christmas Eve. The Advent candles represent hope, peace, joy and love.
The religious significance of this service is a reminder of how simple the birth of Christ was. He was born in a small town in a tucked-away place, and the candlelight in the modern day is just a symbol of something simple and meek and peaceful.
When the busyness ends, the candlelight service serves as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. Our chief end in life is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.
The candlelight service will commence at 7 p.m. in the church Sanctuary.
The service includes a solo, “O Holy Night,” sung by Alexander O’Meara, a children’s ministry with Jeannie Markham (for both the young and the young at heart), scripture readings, carols and communion which will be followed by the lighting of the candles prior to exiting the church.
All are welcome to this or any of the 11 a.m. Sunday services and/or special services throughout the year.
Pastor Bob Green and the congregation of the Upper Lake Community Church look forward to celebrating with you.
Darla Lewis is the secretary at Upper Lake Community Church.
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The schedule of events follows.
Dec. 9: Where’s my comfort? If God is bringing “comfort and joy” and I’m not feeling it, is there something wrong with me?
Dec. 16: John the Baptist has "Good News for Vipers!” With friends like this, who needs enemies? Our “Belles with Bells” choir will be adding to the joy.
Dec. 23: Mary’s Gift to the World. Mary shares how she felt about giving birth to the one called Emmanuel, or "God with us.”
Monday Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Celebration with Carols and Candlelight. The Light of the world is here, come join us in a special worship!
Dec. 30: I Love Christmas Carols: Christmas Carols Celebration. One last chance to sing our favorite carols together in 2018!
All Sunday morning services begin at 10 a.m. with a Christmas Carol sing 15 minutes before the service starts.
Children are welcome to stay, but there are special activities happening downstairs after the lighting of the Advent Candles.
United Christian Parish is located at 745 N. Brush St., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-4788.