Carlyle Presbyterian Church
Pastor Steve Traw welcomed 65 members and guests for Tuesdays Christmas Eve service.
Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz performed a prelude of Christmas carols and hymns, while being accompanied by the congregational singing, led by Richard Klingensmith.
Glen and Patty Herschberger led the Advent candle service.
Pastor Traw referred to Luke 2 for his message. His granddaughters provided a special medley of music. Kathryn and Beth Traw and Tatum, Madeline and Claire Donaldson sang Hallelujah Christmas, accompanied by Abigail Stephenson on piano.
Alice Dowell and Stewart Trester distributed candles. The congregation sang Silent Night by candlelight.
Pastor Traw discussed The Woman and the Beast for his message Dec. 22.
His message, taken from Revelations Chapter 17, describes the woman and the beast as a religious system and how this church will come under the judgment of God.
Richard and Cheryl Klingensmith presided over the Fourth Sunday Advent candlelighting service.
Wildschuetz played The Little Drummer Boy and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for the prelude and offertory, respectively. She also played White Christmas.
Gary Hawk celebrated his birthday Tuesday.
There will be no Bible study Tuesday.
