It\u2019s December 1 and the countdown to Christmas begins.
\nWith all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, buying gifts, preparing meals and visiting family and friends, individuals often forget to take a moment and enjoy the beauty of this festive season.
\nMany area churches will hold special Christmas eve services, including the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church.
\nThe Warriors Mark Church invites everyone to join together on Sunday, December 24 at 7 p.m. for a Christmas Eve candlelight service to celebrate the true light and miracle of Christmas.
\nBring the family and enjoy an evening of candlelight, music and an uplifting message to help participants focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
\nAlso, as a special treat, the Steinbeiser Gospel Band will provide special music during the service.
\nWeather permitting, the streets of Warriors Mark will be lined with Luminaries, a custom that started in Mexico many years ago as a symbol of light that would lead the Wisemen to baby Jesus\u2019 manger.
\nDonations are currently being accepted for the Christmas Eve luminaries in Warriors Mark. There is a donation can located at Uni-Mart in Warriors Mark. Interested individuals can also send donations to the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church at PO Box 134, Warriors Mark, Pa. 16877. Also, anyone wishing to help set up the luminaries may contact the church office at 632-6906.
\nEveryone is invited to join the fun. Guests are welcome to attend Christmas Eve service at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church and then take a few moments to enjoy the beautiful Luminaries that will line the streets.
\nThe Warriors Mark UMC is handicap accessible. Anyone with questions about the service or Christmas gathering can call the church office at 632-6906.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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