Churches Not Done With Christmas Yet

Sat., Dec. 26, 1998

Nina Culver Correspondent

The presents have been opened and the Christmas meal has been eaten, but Christmas is still in the air. There are still a couple of opportunities to celebrate the holiday before we ring in the New Year. Some Valley churches have Christmas events scheduled for the weekend.

The Christmas story will be told from the perspective of the innkeeper and his wife during a presentation at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at the Veradale United Church of Christ. All are welcome to attend.

The church is located at 611 N. Progress Road.

The choir of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will perform the Christmas cantata “He’s the Reason for the Season” during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday.

The church is located at 2511 S. Pines.

Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, will have a music filled Family Christmas Celebration Sunday at 10 a.m. The special combined worship service will feature Christmas music performed by the Chancel Choir, handbell choir and contemporary Praise Team.

All are welcome to attend.

New Year’s events planned

Pasadena Park Church of the Nazarene will ring in the New Year with an all-ages party on Thursday. The evening begins with a family dinner at 6 p.m. There will be a volleyball net set up and videos for the kids. Those planning to attend are asked to bring board games and snacks to share. Activities will run until midnight.

The cost for dinner is $2 for ages 12 and up and $1 for ages 6-11. Kids 5 and under are free. Reservations for the dinner must be made by calling the church office at 926-5858 by Tuesday.

The church is located at 8822 E. Upriver Drive.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut Road, will have Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday. New Year’s Day will be celebrated with a Mass at 9 a.m. Friday.

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