Chestnut Ridge Church in the Cheat Lake area held its first of three Christmas services Thursday.
Two more will be held — at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.
The services include familiar carols, the story and message of Jesus’ birth, some special surprises, including hot cocoa and goodies, and the traditional candlelight closing to Silent Night.
Those attending are encouraged to arrive early. Anyone who cannot make it to an in-person service can watch online at theridge.church/live, the Chestnut Ridge Church app or YouTube.
There will be limited kids’ programming for children 2 and under, with prior registration. All children over 3 and middle school aged students are encouraged to attend the service with their families.
More information about the services, as well as kids programming registration, can be found at theridge.church/christmas.
Other area services
- Harner Chapel United Methodist Church, 100 Luckey Lane, will host its annual charge-wide Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m. Saturday, led by Pastor Steven Lightner. The church is located at the intersection of Dorsey Avenue and Luckey Lane, near Mountainview Elementary School. The public is invited to join in worship.
- For Christmas Day, Harner Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at its worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, led by Lightner.
- The Community Presbyterian Church in Arthurdale will hold a candlelight service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be no Sunday worship service on Christmas.
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