First Lisburn Presbyterian Church Choir with Director of Music Tom Whyte (left) and soloist Nick Parks (right) pictured at the service of nine lessons and carols last Sunday evening (21st December).

The story of the nativity was told in a service of nine lessons and carols at First Lisburn Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening (21st December). The minister, the Rev John Brackenridge, welcomed the large congregation. The readers were: Marion Craig, Irene Richer, Gordon McKeown, Margaret Thompson, Evelyn White, Perry Reid, Mary McNeight, Kimberley Hammonds and the Rev John Brackenridge.

The choir, with Director of Music Tom Whyte presiding at the organ, sang the anthems: 'Still, Still, Still', 'Love Came Down At Christmas', 'Candlelight Carol', 'Star Carol' and 'In the Bleak Midwinter'. Soloist Nick Parks sang, 'O Holy Night'. The carols were: 'Hark the herald angels sing', 'While shepherds watched their flocks by night', 'It came upon the midnight clear', 'O Come, all ye faithful' and 'O Little town of Bethlehem'.

Refreshments were served in the Church Hall after the service, kindly provided by the catering team.
 

Ulster Star
24/12/2008