Religion

November 27, 2014 by Staff Report

Live Nativity

Hambden Congregational Church, 13840 G.A.R. Highway, will present its 13th annual live outdoor Nativity Dec. 13 from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free.

In addition, numerous Nativity sets and biblical scenes will be on display inside the church. A children’s craft center and free refreshments will be set up in fellowship hall.

For more information, visit hambdencc.org.

Upcoming Events at Chester Christian Center

On Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m., Chester Christian Center A/G church will be hosting Karen Jackson in concert. Karen and her husband Dave share inspirational music and artwork.

The ministry of encouragement that Karen shares ranges in style from the timeless traditional hymns to adult contemporary, with a tasteful touch of jazz. She also shares her uplifting artwork with Scripture, which has been purchased and treasured by people throughout the country. The concert is free and open to the public.

Also on Dec. 7, the church will host the Geauga County Right to Life annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Celtic group Breacan, father/daughter duet Jeff and Rachel Hise and will conclude with the Christmas House Band leading a sing-a-long of favorite Christmas carols.

The concert is free, but a free will offering will be taken with all proceeds benefiting the Geauga County Right to Life. For more information, call Bruce Pfeifer at 216-299-6909.

Chester Christian Center A/G is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Santa Meets Jesus

On Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m., New Promise Church in Kirtland will host Santa Meets Jesus, a special evening of fun that includes Santa’s House, Elf Workshop, Reindeer Hideout, North Pole Express, Play Land, Santa’s Gift Hut, Snowflake Cafe and a petting stable. Guests may also get a free photo with Santa. Santa and his friends will talk about the true meaning of Christmas.

New Promise Church is located at 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road. For more information, call 440-256-3705.