Stories of Victory:: Christmas Eve Celebration
December 30th, 2011 by
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The Christmas Eve service at Victory World Church was a wonderful musical treat and an uplifting experience that truly glorified the birth of our Lord. We were greeted by one of VWC’s hard-working ushers, Mark, who told us to get prepared for an incredible service. Mark had already served at two Christmas Eve services this day and was still excited about the service that was about to start. Senior Pastor Dennis Rouse mentioned that it takes around 1000 volunteers to conduct services on a typical Sunday and that giving all those volunteers an opportunity to enjoy Christmas day with their families is the reason VWC decided to focus on Christmas Eve services this year.
It was apparent at a glance that the stage layout was a little different than usual: there was a grand piano on the stage, the monitors displayed falling snowflakes, and there were Christmas lights strung along the stage scaffolding. As the service started, a man in a tuxedo strolled slowly across the stage, sat down at the piano, and proceeded to play a delightful mix of classical music, traditional Christmas carols, music from the Charlie Brown Christmas special, and even a little Chopsticks.
He was soon joined by the full Victory World Music crew, and they were in fine form. They rocked out with some instrumental tunes before the vocalists came on stage. The mix of music was really amazing and just perfect for Christmas Eve. They played many classics, including “Feliz Navidad” and “O Come O Come Emmanuel.”
There were special guests throughout the service. Worship leader Montell Jordan welcomed Beckah Shae to the stage, and she sang “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Oh Holy Night.” There was an unusual mix of cello and beatbox vocals performed by Kevin Olusola. One of the most moving moments of the evening for the congregation was when surprise guest Caleb Graves came on stage for “Little Drummer Boy.” Caleb is a VWC youth minister that lost his leg in a hit and run accident earlier this year. The entire congregation came to their feet and gave thanks and praise to God for the wonderful Christmas gift of seeing Caleb playing with the band.
Pastor Dennis took to the stage only briefly this night, once for the offering prayer and again to lead us in the Lord’s Supper. After communion, Pastor Colleen joined him and lit the first candle, reminding us that Jesus called us to be the “light of the world.” Then one from another the candles were lit as the house lights came down and Montell and his daughter Sydney sang “Silent Night.” Assistant Fusion Pastor David Stephens led the congregation in a closing prayer.
After the service, people lingered for a good while, wishing one another Merry Christmas and looking at the live nativity scene on the front lawn. It was a lovely way to spend Christmas Eve and prepare our hearts for Christmas day.
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