Christmas Candlelight

Aaron and I treasure the Christmas Candlelight performances from our college days.  And we are utterly overwhelmed that Sarah and Benjamin have a similar opportunity at JBU.

One of the hardest things as parents is recognizing gifts in our kids and having the wisdom to steward them well.  Moving overseas left us bereft of musical training opportunities and ensembles for our children.  We are so grateful that the Lord has brought a wealth of understanding and patient mentors and teachers and ensembles into each of our children's lives to help make up for those "lost" years.

Sarah's solo was lovely, she sang in two ensembles (that's a story for another blog post).  Benjamin played viola in the chamber orchestra and sang in two ensembles as well.  They both had a host of friends and cheerleaders (including Sarah's incredible roommate whom we love so much) in the audience.  The service was worshipful and beautiful.

Most programs like this end with Silent Night.  This particular tradition follows the candlelit Silent Night with "Fairest Lord Jesus".  

Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration,
Now and forever more be Thine.

And afterward, when our college kids were partying with JBU's School of Music, the rest of us partied at Braum's (why don't we have one of these in our hometown?!?) and enjoyed their Christmas milkshakes.  The gingerbread is my personal favorite!