The annual Celebration of Christmas at the historic Powers Church will be held on Sunday, November30 at 3:00 PM. The public is invited to join in the service that will include singing traditional Christmas carols and reading the Christmas story in the King James Version of the Bible.
Blake Stevenson, Associate Minister of the Auburn Church of Christ, will welcome visitors by playing his guitar and singing Christmas Carols. Kathy Aldrich, a Powers Church Committee Member, will read the Christmas story. Both Kathy and Blake will lead the congregation in singing throughout the service.
Because there is no heat in the building, everyone is encouraged to dress warmly, bring a lap blanket or quilt, and enjoy stepping back over 100 years to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Hot cider and cookies will be provided after the 30-minute service.
The Powers Church is a local historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1876 and has been restored to its original condition by a committee of people interested in the historical preservation of the building. Historic features include the original oak floors, wainscoting, wood stoves, pump organs and 1880's wallpaper. Kerosene lamps will provide the lighting for the service.
Three summer services are also held at the church on the fourth Sunday evening of June, July and August. Area pastors provide devotions at the services and area groups share musical talents. A free will offering is taken at each of the services to help in further restoration of the church. The church is located eight miles east of Angola, just north of US 20 on Old Road 1. For more information call 260-668-5908 or 260-665-5498, or visit our website at www.powerschurch.org