CHURCH BRIEFS

Back Mountain Harvest Assembly presents its annual outdoor Christmas musical, The Gift, at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 16 at the church, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville.

Live animals, such as camels, horses, sheep and goats will all be part of the show which features new choreography and original music this year.

A Christmas Candlelight Communion Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley.

The church is handicapped accessible.

For more information, call 477-2320.

Community Bible Church of Sweet Valley is holding a Christmas Hymn Sing at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23 at the church, 5390 Main Road, Sweet Valley, directly across from the Sweet Valley Fire Hall.

Light refreshments will be served.

Two services of worship will be held on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Road, Lake Township.

An afternoon service will begin at 1 p.m. and an evening service will be offered at 8 p.m. Traditional hymns and the good news of Christ's birth will be shared at both services.

A meal will be served at the church on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 for anyone who might be alone or away from family for the holiday. Reservations can be made by calling the church at 570-477-3521. There is no charge for the meal but a free will offering will be accepted.