By Monty Siekerman
Church services in Ada and Alger have different schedules this weekend since Christmas falls on a Sunday. Several churches will have Christmas Eve services on Saturday. Some churches have modified their usual Sunday schedule, perhaps not having Sunday School (when children may be opening presents) or cancelling an evening service. Dress in some cases is more casual.
Here's what's happening at several Ada and Alger churches.
The Christmas Eve service at the Ada Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Main, will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Those present will read Scriptures about the birth of Jesus and sing carols.
The Ada Family Center will have a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. The Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. and will include communion. The church meets at McIntosh Center on campus. Ray Hadley is pastor.
Bethel Church of Christ will have a candlelight service at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve on Saturday, Dec. 23. Worship on Christmas Day will be at 10 a.m. Bethel is located at 4014 CR 304, which is old route 30. Brandon Mayden is pastor.
Cornerstone Gospel sings at the Ada Church of Christ community candlelight service on Saturday evening. From left are Larry Leach , Don Barrett, and Mel Melody. They have been singing together for 20 years.
