“Carols by Candlelight” Christmas Eve Eve Service.<\/a><\/div>\nChurches around the area are getting ready for Christmas, having Christmas parties, Christmas Eve services, and so on. A Christmas Eve Eve “Carols by Candlelight” service is happening on December 23, 2022, at 5:00 pm at the Alton Community Worship Center. This event is put on by the Alton First Baptist Church.<\/p>\n
Guest Musicians<\/h2>\n
Two musicians will play at the “Carols by Candlelight” service: Clara Keller and Faith Collins. A love offering will be taken for the musicians.<\/p>\n
Clara Keller<\/h3>\n
Clara Keller came to last year’s Christmas Eve service and played the harp. She was seriously injured in an automobile accident several years ago. Her life<\/span> story reflects a tragedy turned into triumph! Clara began her career as a professional<\/span> harpist and harp teacher in 2008, after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor of<\/span> music degree from Marywood University, in Pennsylvania. She has served as principal<\/span> harpist for the Prescott Pops Symphony in Prescott, Arizona, and has performed in multiple<\/span> other professional venues, including the Branson area.<\/span><\/p>\nFaith Collins<\/h3>\n
Faith Collins will also be playing on December 23rd; she will be playing the violin. Collins is a local resident that was homeschooled and has been seen at<\/span> Christmas in years past delivering cookies by horseback to area residents. A college<\/span> professor said, “She is one of the most gifted and motivated students I have ever<\/span> encountered!” A tragic accident earlier this year left Faith paralyzed from the waist<\/span> down. She is in rehab and has amazed doctors and therapists with her progress. She<\/span> has a long road ahead, but we know “all things are possible” with our good God <\/span>Almighty!<\/span><\/p>\nLocation and Time<\/h2>\n
The “Carols by Candlelight” service will be at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Alton Community Worship Center.<\/p>\n
Who Can Come?<\/h2>\n
Anyone can come, whether or not you go to church. This is a time to put aside differences and celebrate the reason for the season, which is Jesus Christ. The event is free, so just bring yourself, your family, and your friends!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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