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Bluffton churches celebrate Christmas eve with special services tonight

Here are the Christmas eve church services that area congregations provided to The Icon.

o First United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m.
Pre-service music starts at approximately 6:35 p.m.

o Emmanuel United Church of Christ
Christmas Eve Service
There will be a special production by the children and lots of Christmas singing with the service starting at 6 p.m.

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Emmanuel UCC host to Longest Night service

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association's Longest Night service is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ.

The service includes scripture, readings, music, candle lighting, prayer, and times of silence to be present with our pain before our loving God. All are welcome to attend.

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Ebenezer Mennonite Christmas musical Dec. 19

Ebenezer Mennonite Church Disciple Singers choir, will be presenting a Christmas musical called "The Christmas Puzzle" on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m.

"Join the four cousins who are snowed in and the power is out: no video games, no TV, no movies, no cell phones, and the list goes on!," said Renea Zimmerman. "All they can find to entertain themselves is an old puzzle. But the pieces of this puzzle each represent a different piece of the Christmas story. Come join the family as they discover God's picture perfect plan."

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Dec. 16 next community meal

The next community meal is Thursday, Dec. 16, according to the members of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association, who sponsor the event. The meal is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and has no charge. It is held at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.

Persons may, however, provide donations to assist the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry.

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Christmas eve church services

CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATIONS IN ICON AREA CHURCHES

Note: Churches are invited to submit Christmas-related programs to The Icon at [email protected]

o First United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Service
Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m.
Pre-service music starts at approximately 6:35 p.m.

o Emmanuel United Church of Christ

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Santa's Sweets and Treats Dec. 4 at United Methodist

A Santa's Sweets and Treats event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, at Bluffton First United Methodist Church, 116 Church Street.

The event is in the Church Fellowship Hall (basement). A bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11a.m. - 1 p.m.

On the menu will be homemade soups (chicken noodle, chili, and vegetable), sandwiches (chicken, BBQ beef, hot dogs, and coneys),dessert (ice cream sundaes), and beverages (coffee,
hot spiced cider, punch,and hot chocolate).

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