Worshippers attend Christmas Eve day service at Calvary Church [photos]
Worshippers prepared to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Calvary Church Sunday morning.
The service was one of five Christmas services hosted by the church over the weekend. Approximately 5,000 people were expected to attend across the five services.
Sunday’s 11 a.m. service included American Sign Language interpretation and Spanish translation. The service was also broadcast on Christian radio station WDAC 94.5.
Calvary Church is located at 1051 Landis Valley Road in Lancaster. For more information, visit calvarychurch.org.
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People arrives for the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Jan Morrison gives out the candles before the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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A family pose for a picture in the front of Christmas decorations during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Rick Horst greets the members of the congregation during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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A sign is shown in the lobby during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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People arrive for the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Lead worshipper Dave Ross plays music during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Lindsey Lafferty sings during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The members of the band performs during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The members of the band performs during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Sandy Robinson, Director of Disability Ministries, interprets in American Sign Language during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The members of the congregation watch the video during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Pastor Beau Eckert speaks during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The TV screens show the messages in the lobby during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Lindsey Lafferty sings as Sandy Robinson (in PIP) doing the ASL interpretion which is shown in overflow room during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Pastor Beau Eckert gives his message during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Pastor Beau Eckert gives his message during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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A kids enjoy the paper activity which is provided by the church during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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A member of Congregation enjoys the music during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The members of the congregation light the candles during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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A usher lights the candles during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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The members of the congregation light the candles during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Candles light up during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
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Candles light up during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
Candles light up during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
The members of the congregation enjoy the candles during the Christmas Eve Service at Calvary Church in Manheim Township on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
- ANDY BLACKBURN | Staff photographer
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