![]() These are placed to the left of the angel candles. The shepherd candles are a variety of shades of green, placed in wooden candleholders on a green shade of fabric.One is taller than the others - this is the Gabriel candle. The angel candles are yellow, placed in crystal candleholders on a glittery gold fabric directly behind the Mary and Joseph candles.Baby Jesus - simple, clear round candleholder with white votive candle.Joseph- royal blue candle in simple ceramic candleholder, can be similar or identical to Mary's.Mary - light blue candle in simple ceramic candleholder.Mary, Joseph and Baby candles are placed on a muslin or burlap fabric in the center of the table. ![]() Candles will be lighted by an acolyte during the service as specified by the program notes included in this copy of the service. Each candle symbolizes a character in the narrative. I use a variety of candle lengths and place them on various kinds of fabrics at varying heights for interest. The following candles should be placed on a table in the chancel area in preparation for the service. Create a video of your service and post online for church members unable to attend the service.This service is a variation on a service of light - an opposite of a tenebrae service.Break off into smaller groups and deliver Christmas cookies to housebound members, members in the hospital, nursing homes or hospice.At the end of the caroling everyone meets back at the church for hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. ![]() Feature the candle lighting at the very end of the service, so the entire congregation can go caroling through the town, in the churchyard or a nearby neighborhood with their candles lighting the way.Select a few families to take turns reading a line each of the scripture, by standing up from the pew as a family unit. ![]()
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