SILOAM SPRINGS — John Brown University will hold its annual Candlelight Service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Cathedral of the Ozarks.
The event rings in the Christmas season with traditional melodies, Christmas classics and inspirational readings.
This year’s services will feature selections performed by the Cathedral Choir, directed by Paul Smith; the Chamber Choir, directed by Jake Funk; the Women’s Chorus, directed by Kate Dewey; and the Chamber Orchestra, directed by Terri Wubbena. The organ accompanist for the evening will be Jan Helmut Wubbena. A special Carolof Joy performed by the combined ensembles, featuring harpist Joyce Timmons will also be part of the service.
The Candlelight Service has been a tradition at the university since 1946. All performances are free and open to the public. Doors will open for general seating at 6:30 p.m., and the service will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Seating is on a first-come,first-served basis, and early arrival is encouraged.
To preserve the worshipful atmosphere of the candlelight services, guests are requested to consider not bringing young children and to refrain from flash photography.
For more information, contact Jan Lauderdale at 524-7442 or by email at [email protected].
News, Pages 4 on 12/05/2012