On Sunday 17th December at 6:30 pm the Anguilla Methodist Circuit gathered at the historic Ebenezer Chapel to celebrate its annual Festival of Choirs, one of the preeminent events on the Church’s Advent Calendar of Activities. This year, the Festival of Choirs, which was presented under the theme “Come Let Us Worship the King” focused on the First Advent and the Miracle of the First Christmas, but also drew attention to the coming Second Advent when Christ would return to the earth, not as a helpless innocent pure baby, but as a conquering King and Judge of all the Ages.
Presentations in the 2- hour-long program which was chaired by the Superintendent Minister, Rev. Vincia Celestine, featured not only the anthems by the Choirs and various Organizations of the Congregations of the Circuit, but also a number of solo and group presentations in Song and Dance and Spoken Word, all complemented by the sterling support of the Circuit’s band of talented and versatile musicians. Brief remarks by Rev. Celestine reminded the appreciative audience to hold on to the true reason for the Advent Season and the Christmas Celebrations as bearing homage to Jesus our Incarnate God, Redeemer and King, as well as a reminder to prepare for the soon-coming Second Advent when the King would return to earth in triumph at a date and time unknown to humankind.
Christmas Celebrations with the Anguilla Methodist Circuit continue on December 25th at 5:00 am when congregations around the island join in the traditional Christmas Morning Celebration of the Birth of the Christ Child, and culminate on Sunday evening, December 31 at 10:30 pm when congregations say farewell to the Old Year and usher in the New Year with the traditional Watch Night Service in all congregations. A warm and enthusiastic invitation is extended to all to join us in the Chapel of your choice for these Christ-centred Celebrations as we ensure that Christ remains at the heart of our Christmas in 2023 and beyond.
