AUBURN, Washington--The Puget Sound area churches combined for an incarnation service Dec. 19.Members and guests met at the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church for an evening filled with music, praise and inspirational messages.
The event began with solo music performances by Dolly St. John and Cathy Guth, followed by congregational worship including praise songs and traditional Christmas carols, led by worship leader Michael Limanni.
Larry "Lomax" Lindsley, Olympia church member and KCMS radio personality, gave dramatic readings from Luke about the birth of Christ.
Penny Engelbart, wife of Guy Engelbart, district superintendent, lit four Advent candles symbolizing the coming of Jesus and all he has done for us.
The three red candles picture light, love and hope. The fourth, a pink candle, represents Jesus coming in the flesh.
A women's choir consisting of members from the Tacoma, Federal Way and Bellevue churches sang a choral version of "Mary, Did You Know?"
Mr. Lindsley then announced "Jesus, the Light of the World," and Mrs. Englebart lit the fourth candle.
Pastor Steve Schemm of Federal Way introduced guest speaker Bruce Marchiano. Mr. Marchiano played Jesus in the video series Matthew. Mr. Marchiano gave an inspirational message on the genuineness of Jesus Christ, pointing out how many of us put on bravado as a front to hide our brokenness. Kriss Erickson.
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