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The people at Bucyrus United Methodist Church are continually seeking ways to make worship available to everyone, especially at Christmas. Many people find themselves left out of Christmas Eve worship services due to weather conditions, driving limitations, family commitments or just the hustle and bustle of the day.
You are invited to an afternoon Christmas Eve service at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at the Bucyrus UMC Worship Center, 227 Walnut St., Bucyrus. The service features God’s Little Angels children’s choir under the direction of Victoria Shawk. The choir will sing “Little Drummer Boy,” “Deck the Halls,” Mary Had a Boy Child” and “Birthday of a King.” Soloist Elizabeth Scott of Gahanna, Ohio is singing “O’ Holy Night” and “Ava Maria.” Soloist Darren Wagner of Lancaster, Pennsylvania is singing at both services, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” and “Mary Did You Know?”
There is also the traditional service at 7:30 p.m. The 30-voice Chancel Choir, under the direction of Karen Scott, is performing “Mary’s Little Boy Child.” The candlelight ceremony includes a joyous and triumphant conclusion with “Joy to the World” by the Chimes and Bells Choir and congregation.
Both services include Holy Communion and a seasonal message from the pastors. Offerings given that night go to benefit the sister church, St. John UMC in Liberia, Africa. The church is not holding a late-night service as it has in the past.
Forget about driving after dark or other issues that keep you from worshiping with others on Christmas Eve. Come be part of the Bucyrus UMC congregation celebrating the gift of eternal life brought to everyone by a baby in a manger.
Bucyrus UMC is led by Pastors Mike Corwin and Becky Smithey. Everyone is welcome to Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and The Touch at 5 p.m. The Worship Center is handicapped accessible; portions of the service may be signed. A staffed nursery is provided.
For more information, please go to www.bucyrusumc.com or call the church office at 419-562-5061. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.