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Several Bluffton congregation hold Christmas eve services. Here are the services provided to The Icon.

Bluffton Presbyterian

Prelude in brass at 6:30 p.m. 
Christmas eve service at 7 p.m. 
Fellowship at 8 p.m.
Service of communion, 8:30 p.m.

English Lutheran

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National and international speakers and authors, Stuart and Jill Brisco will speak at St. John Mennonite’s Mission Festival set for March 1-3, 2013. 

Stuart has preached in over 100 countries and written more than 40 books. Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and has authored more than 40 books. 

Stuart will speak on the topic “Reaching Out” and Jill will speak on Saturday about “Choices That Create a Love That Lasts.” 

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A special afternoon Christmas Eve service by the students of Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Jenera, called "Gifts from the Manger” will be held on Friday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. in the church.

The students from Pre-school through Eighth Grade will tell of the birth of Christ through Word and Christmas hymns.  Pre-service music by the youth will begin at 12:30 p.m..

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Christmas cheer went out to 56 families in the Bluffton school district, thanks to efforts of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's "Adopt A Family" program. Volunteer donors provided gifts, food and essential items to the families being assisted by the program. 

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The St. John's United Church of Christ December newsletter is now posted on the icon. It is available for viewing below.

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Carols, Candlelight, and the Christ Child will be the focus of the Christmas Candlelight Services at the Pandora United Methodist Church.

There will be an early service on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m., with music beginning at 6:30 p.m.  

The Christmas Eve service will be Monday, Dec. 24 at 9:00 p.m. with music beginning at 8:30 p.m.  

Both of these services are patterned after the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. 

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