Christmas Candlelight Service,
December 23, 2009
Once
again, Marcy Essy arranged and organized Akumal's Christmas Candlelight Service
on the Ukana Plaza Stage, with Christmas Carols and the world famous Live
Nativity. The pageant was both well organized and well attended by the
extended community.
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Karen passes out candles and music sheets. |
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Marcy Essy opens up the program and welcomes the attendees. |
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There is a good crowd on hand. |
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Joseph and Mary have found refuge in a stable. |
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The three Wise Men have come to pay homage. |
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Children from the Montesorri school are ready to go on stage. |
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And, they seem to be having a very good time. |
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The guitar lends a soft effect to the children's singing. |
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Laura reads from the Scriptures. |
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Children from the Biblioteca Hekab Be are here to entertain as well. |
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Natalie leads the audience in song. |
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The candles are lit and the flame is shared with the audience. |
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Elsie Bush uses her candle to read from the song book. |
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Seems like the thing to do. |
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The place is aglow with candlelight. |
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And, Akumal's 2009 Candlelight Service comes to a close. |
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