Living Christmas Tree gets new adornment
By Penni Schaefer
“People also praise the event and say that it’s ‘absolutely beautiful,’ ” Smith said. “And considering it is something that has gone on for more than 25 years, we know we are doing something right.”
Others carols that will be performed include “Still He Came,” “Listen to the Angels Sing,” “Follow the Light” and “Sing Gloria.”
As in previous years, sign language performers will accompany the singers for members of the audience who are hearing impaired.
Churches from around the region that will be participating include: Andover Christian, Cal-vary Baptist, Denny Chapel, Faith Geneva United Methodist, Fallowfield United Methodist, First Baptist, First Church of God, Greenville Alliance, Ham-lin Chapel United Methodist, Harmonsburg United Methodist, Hartstown Presbyterian, High Street Community, Linesville Baptist, Linesville United Methodist, Lyona Baptist, North Shenango, Springboro United, St. James the Apostle and Valley United Methodist.
Penni Schaefer can be reached at 724-6370 or by e-mail at pschaefer@meadvilletribune.com.
This year’s Living Christmas Tree performances at Trinity United Methodist Church are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Before the first two performances, there will be a folk dance beginning at 6:45.
Before the Sunday performances, the children’s bell choir will perform beginning at 3 and 7.