Table Church

Create a new family tradition!

You’ve decorated the tree, hung your lights, baked the cookies and exchanged Christmas gift lists. Why not try something different this year? Join us at The Table Community Church for a breathtaking celebration of Christmas. You’ll experience a powerful message, hear inspirational music and share in a genuine feeling of community. Best of all, you and your family will relive the life-changing story of the birth of Jesus. 

The worship experience will take place on the campus of Lancaster Christian School, 651 Lampeter Road in the new gym on December 24, 6:00 p.m.

Although the exact date of the birth of Jesus Christ is unknown, Dec. 25 has been the traditional day to celebrate the nativity since as early as 330 A.D. Throughout the centuries Christian and pagan traditions and symbols have been combined to bring us the modern holiday of Christmas, Christ’s Mass.

In the midst of all the familiar symbols of Christmas, including adorned trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe and presents many Churches still hold Christmas Eve services to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. The tradition of a candlelight service has become a common practice in many churches on Christmas Eve.

For as long as I can remember, the Christmas Eve Service has been one of my favorite worship experiences.  As a young boy in Pottstown, PA, I remember the beauty and pageantry of our Christmas Eve Service. The pews had matching oak candle holders attached at either end.  There was a tapered candle on the top with a glass globe. These candles were lit from the very start of the service, and then at the end of the service, we all would get a chance to hold a small candle as wax dripped on our tender hands.  No matter, this was a magical night, the night of our dear savior’s birth. I looked around the room.  In the old oak pews was my family…my church family.  There was Charlie who sang real loud and Bert, who sometimes played the musical saw.  Larue was playing the organ. Phyllis and Merill, dairy farmers were trying not to dose off, as Linda was singing alto.  There was something wonderfully warm about this special expression of worship.

I hope that your family will come to the Candlelight Service at Lancaster Christian School, 651 Lampeter Road on December 24 @ 6 PM and discover the joy of Christmas and the joy of being a part of large extended family of faith.

Hey, tell me about your favorite Christmas traditions. 

Merry Christmas,
Pastor Dan Houck