Quick Hits: Religion

Porterville

Kid choir to share a special Christmas musical

Trinity Lutheran Church’s Camp TLC Kids Choir will share a special Christmas musical message during worship services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. The church is located at 765 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville. 


Under the direction of Jan Gibson, the choir will present a delightful mini-musical titled, “Mary Had a Little Lamb… that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.” The musical tells the Christmas story using familiar children’s songs with different lyrics and narration. One of those is “Mary Had a LIttle Lamb and His Name Was Jesus.”


According to Gibson, “The production was both fun, funny and serious as the children impress upon the audience the importance of the birth of Jesus. We hope members of the community will join us for this celebration.” 


The following Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m., TLC’s adult choir will present the Christmas cantina, titled “The Winter Rose.” Dale Anderson directs the choir.


For more information about Trinity’s ministries, call 784-4202 or email trinitylc@sbcglobal.net.


Porterville


Church Presents “Emmanuel:  God with Us”

“Emmanuel: God with Us,” a Christmas music program, will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Porterville Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at Highway 65 and Linda Vista Ave. Patti Ruminson, pianist and arranger, is the director. 


The annual Christmas concert in its 34th year, will feature families and friends of Patti Ruminson. Patti will include many familiar Christmas favorites, along with some of her new compositions. 
Featured musicians will be Todd Yost —baritone, Luisa Suorsa — flute, and theAdventist children’s choir.

Also joining Ruminson will be the Jared Ruminson family, Todd Christenson family, and the Steve Lewis family. Local musicians in the program include Karyn Neal and DeLauna Lockwood. 


Narration on the theme will be provided by Wallace Ruminson, Joy Estes and Karen Lewis.

Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend.


For more information, call 784-6031.


Lindsay


Christmas Eve Service at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church in Lindsay will be continuing the tradition this year of inviting every child who comes to the 6:30 p.m. service on Christmas Eve to participate in this pageant. The church is located at 351 E. Hermosa, Lindsay.


Each child will be given a simple costume to wear designating him or her as an angel, shepherd or king. When it is time to go forward towards the nativity, a senior angel, shepherd, or king will be the lead and usher the group in the right direction. This will be a special time of celebration. No doubt there will be some confusion, chaos and pure delight ­— an atmosphere much like the original event. There will also be a candlelight ceremony and Christmas carols. All are welcomed. 


Plan a late dinner and make this a memorable time for all of us. 


For more information, call the church office at 562-4966. 


Porterville


Christmas Sing Along

The Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship will have a Christmas Sing Along on Sunday, Dec. 11.

The program will start at 10:30 a.m.


Even if you are not a singer, your are invited.


The church is located at Fourth St. and Harrison Ave. 


For more information, call A. C. Hernandez at 781-5432


Porterville


Pastor Les Lungren’s reflection Sunday will be “Joy”

Pastor Les Lungren’s reflection for this Sunday is “Joy.” The service starts at 11 a.m. with a hymn sing. The worship service that starts at 11:15 a.m., followed by coffee hour. Children join their family for the worship service but are excused to their Sunday School classes following the Children’s Moment.

Child care is also provided during the service. All are welcome. 


The children’s Christmas program will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 18 during the worship service.

Sharon Fisk, Susan Mankins and Jim Mankins are the directors for this presentation.


Porterville


First Congregational celebrating the Advent season

The First Congregational Church, led by pastor John Eby, is in the midst of celebrating the Advent season. Various families of the church will be lighting the Advent candle at each Sunday service.  The church is clotted at 165 E. Mill St.


The annual Men’s Club Christmas dinner will be held Sunday, Dec. 11. The Porterville strings will enhance the season with a concert on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Christmas Eve service on Saturday, Dec. 24. will begin at 5 p.m. with music and will be led by our minister of music, David Hensley. Christmas day, there will be a worship time that will close with the congregation singing Christmas carols. to the baby Jesus, held by His mother Mary, portrayed by Caitlin Laux. 


New Years Day’s service will feature communion as a way of beginning the new year. This celebration will continue through Friday, Jan. 6, which is traditionally the time that the arrival of the wise men is celebrated. This year the event will be commemorated by a drama “ A Virtual Christmas,” directed by

Bill Jameson. Worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. 


For more information, call the church office at 784-5340.


Porterville


Family Movie Night for the Holidays

“It’s a Wonderful Life,” the classic Christmas film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Church of the Nazarene, located at 2005 W. Olive. Ave. 


There will be popcorn, beverages, hotdogs, and candy available. A suggested donation of $5 per person will benefit a medical missions trip to the country of Belize. There will be free baby sitting for children ages 2 to 11.

For more information, call 784-3305.