St. John UCC December schedule of events

[December 07, 2012]  St. John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St.., has scheduled special Christmas music for the December services, including pre-service music each Sunday before 10:30 a.m. worship.

Dec. 9

• Pre-service music -- Adult Chime Choir, directed by Darlene Begolka

• 10:30 a.m. -- Christmas cantata by Lincoln community area churches

Dec. 16

• Pre-service music -- Handbell Choir, directed by David Helm

• 10:30 a.m. -- During the morning worship service, coats collected for Community Action will be presented to them.

Dec. 23

• Pre-service music -- Laura Lee, organist

• 10:30 a.m. -- Worship with Communion

• Sunday school program and puppet show, directed by Donna Kessinger

• Bells and Children's Chimes

Dec. 24

• 10:30 p.m. -- Pre-service music by Handbell Choir, directed by David Helm

• 11 p.m. -- Candlelight Christmas Eve Service of lessons and carols with communion.

  • Anthem: "Were You There on That Christmas Night." Soloist Michael Schneider with Adult Chime Choir.

  • Solo: "Ave Maria," by Franz Schubert. Soloist Michael Schneider.