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Seasonal sights and sounds across Mennonite Church USA

The Goshen College choirs and orchestra perform together during the 12th annual musical celebration of Christmas, “A Festival of Carols,” Dec. 6, 2015. “A Festival of Carols” is patterned on a traditional English worship service, and features Christmas carols, spirituals and Scripture readings. Performers include the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s World Music Choir, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Shout For Joy Children’s Choir. Photo provided.

Mennonite schools, agencies and organizations across have officially begun their celebration of the Christmas season. Here are a few sneak peeks of events and greetings from across the church.

Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas

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Bethel students sing at the Lighting of the Green on Dec. 6. Photo by Vada Snider.

Bluffton (Ohio) University

Faculty and staff, including President James Harder, served a late night meal for the traditional Finals Breakfast at Bluffton University. Students enjoyed a much-needed study break and celebrated Christmas with their Bluffton family.
Faculty and staff, including President James Harder, served a late night meal for the traditional Finals Breakfast at Bluffton University. Students enjoyed a much-needed study break and celebrated Christmas with their Bluffton family.

Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va.

During Advent chapel, the Gospel Choir Band led a bluesy and exuberant rendition of the finale, "Joy to the World."
During Advent chapel, the Gospel Choir Band led a bluesy and exuberant rendition of the finale, “Joy to the World.”

Goshen (Ind.) College

The Goshen College choirs and orchestra perform together during the 12th annual musical celebration of Christmas, "A Festival of Carols," Dec. 6, 2015. “A Festival of Carols” is patterned on a traditional English worship service, and features Christmas carols, spirituals and Scripture readings. Performers include the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s World Music Choir, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Shout For Joy Children’s Choir. Photo provided.
The Goshen College choirs and orchestra perform together during the 12th annual musical celebration of Christmas, “A Festival of Carols,” Dec. 6, 2015. “A Festival of Carols” is patterned on a traditional English worship service, and features Christmas carols, spirituals and Scripture readings. Performers include the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s World Music Choir, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Shout For Joy Children’s Choir. Photo provided.

Hesston (Kan.) College

On Dec. 11, Hesston faculty and staff celebrated President Howard Keim's years of leadership in a light-hearted manner, sticking Christmas bows to him in preparation for him to go out as a "present to the world" when he leaves office during the summer of 2016.
On Dec. 11, Hesston faculty and staff celebrated President Howard Keim’s years of leadership in a light-hearted manner, sticking Christmas bows to him in preparation for him to go out as a “present to the world” when he leaves office during the summer of 2016.

Mennonite Church USA Executive Board Staff

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