We Believe, Even Now
At 5 pm December 24 via YouTube and Facebook featuring this year’s Christmas Pageant and special music by the Bethel choir. This is pre-recorded so you can watch it at a time that is convenient for your family. Have your Christmas Eve candles ready for the candle lighting during this service.
“Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God.
They said, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace…”
"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of a messenger who proclaims peace, who brings good news…” (Luke 2: 13-14 and Isaiah 52: 7)
Luke’s account is the narrative we return to again and again on this holy night, for this author gives us the most beloved detail. We yearn to see the scene play out, to hear the music of the angels, to feel the rush to the manger to see what this star that pierces the night sky has come to proclaim. We so desire to believe the Good News of the messengers that is the culmination of humanity’s pain of birth: “don’t be afraid” for unto us a sign has come that will be to all people… “on earth, peace.”