The Shadow
The Edgemont Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church will be holding its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary on Friday at 7 p.m.
Frank Heinsohm will bring the Christmas message. The Edgemont Chancel Choir under the direction of Anne Scruggs, music director, and accompanied by Beverly Barnett, organist and pianist will lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns and in some special arrangements.
The sanctuary has been decorated in traditional Christmas greenery, with a huge arrangement of poinsettias in the front of the church. Attendees will be given candles upon entering the sanctuary and at the end of the Christmas message by Heinsohm the candles will be lit starting at the front and the light passed from attendee to attendee.
Upon the lighting of the candles, the Chancel Choir and congregation will sing Silent Night while the sanctuary is darkened and only the light of the candles is present.
Members of the Edgmont congregation will assist in traffic and parking assistance. There will also be a live broadcast on Facebook. e Edgemont Associate Reformed Church is located at 2306 S. Church Ave. in Covington, The phone number is (540) 965-3916 and the email address is edgemont@ntelos.net.
