Everyone is invited to join us at 4 p.m. Dec. 24 … family, friends and neighbors! Roser Church has planned three unique Christmas celebrations.
Children’s Service Outdoors on the Water: This service features a Nativity pageant in which all children are invited to participate. It is especially for families, but everyone is welcome.
There will be singing of carols, special music and a message from Pastor Dirk Rodgers titled “Hope Reborn – A New Family.”
All children will receive a gift. This event will be held on the outdoor stage just north of Roser’s sanctuary.
Parking will be at the thrift shop or by fellowship hall.
Please, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
Two Traditional Candlelight Services in the Sanctuary: The Roser Sanctuary is beautifully decorated for Christmas and each person that attends either the 7 or 9 p.m. Dec. 24 services will receive a candle.
At the end of each service, the lights will be turned down and the candles of those on the center aisle will be lit and they will then light the candle of the person next to them and, as the light passes through the sanctuary, it will symbolize the spreading of the Light of Christ.
At the 7 p.m. service, we will enjoy special music by the Chancel Choir and Roser Ringer’s Handbell Choir. At both services we will sing Christmas carols interspersed with Scripture readings and a message from Pastor Rodgers titled “Hope Reborn – A New Family.” The service will be streamed online and available to watch later on the Roser Church YouTube channel. (youtube.com/c/RoserChurch).
Roser Church is at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
For more information, call the church office at 941-778-0414, go to roserchurch.com or Facebook @roserchurch.
— Bev Hunsberger, communications specialist