Lessons and Carols by Candlelight Sunday evening 15 December, 2024
Our Lessons and Carols by candlelight was a wonderful occasion – a team effort and a blessing to all. So many attended that extra chairs had to be put out.
Special thanks go to the harmonious Broxbourne Handbell Ringers; to our tuneful singing group; to our wonderful readers; to those who set up and decorated the church beautifully and to those who kindly provided and served welcome refreshments.
The carols were greatly appreciated. There was much happy applause. Comments included that the Bellringing was wonderful, the Singers were brilliant, that they had enjoyed singing, that it was great, that it was the best lessons and carols service that they had been to in a long time and that there was a lovely, friendly atmosphere.
The collection was shared between SENSE and The Herts and Essex Air Ambulance.
To God be the glory, great things He has done.
We wish you all a truly blessed Christmas.
Rosemary and Dorothy
The Programme:
Carol: No 19 Once in Royal David’s City (singers and congregation)
Reading: Micah 5:2
Carol: Hark the Herald Angels Sing – solo by Broxbourne Handbell Ringers
Reading: An angel comes to Mary (Luke Chapter 1 verses 26 – 38)
Singers: Away in a Manger – arranged by Reginald Jacques
Reading: The Baby is born (Luke Chapter 2 verses 1 – 7)
Carol: No 14 It came Upon the Midnight Clear 3 verses – Broxbourne Handbell Ringers and Congregation
Reading: The Shepherds visit the baby (Luke 2 verses 8 – 16 and 20)
Carol: Still, Still, Still – solo by Broxbourne Handbell Ringers
Carol: No 1 O Little Town of Bethlehem 3 verses– Broxbourne Handbell Ringers, singers and congregation.
Reading: The Wise Men visit the baby (Matthew Chapter 2 verses 1 – 12)
Singers: O Holy Night
Presentation and Dedication of the Offertory
Reflection: written by Mark Robinson.
Carol: No 11 Joy to the world – congregation.
Blessing
