Friday, December 19, 2003

Senoia UMC sets special holiday services

This Sunday afternoon, the Senoia United Methodist Church will be offering a wonderful experience for children and those young at heart at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. 

Local attorney Lynne Wendt is heading up a unique rendition of the telling of the traditional Christmas story utilizing children of varying ages from her church with youth serving as narrators. A playright member of Wendt’s family has been utilized to fashion a special script just for this occasion. Everyone from the community is cordially invited to attend. A time of refreshments will follow the pageant.

There will be two different types of Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services offfered by Senoia United Methodist Church Dec. 24. Beginning at 5 p.m., a more informal service will have a special children’s focus with a "story time" built in led by experienced middle school educator Jean Cotton, known for her various inventive characters from the stable at Bethlehem. The Rev. Steve Davidson, pastor, will offer a brief Christmas message. There will be Holy Communion and traditional candlelighting at the close of the service.  At 11 p.m. the full Chancel Choir will present sacred music of the season, with Jim Preece at the organ console. The preaching, Holy Communion and candelighting elements of the service will again be included. Everyone from the community is cordially invited to come to the service best suited for their needs and interest.


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