Ouachita to host annual Service of Lessons & Carols Dec. 7
December 03, 2010 - Ben Harrington
Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Service of Lessons & Carols in McBeth
Recital Hall on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
A Service of Lessons & Carols is a worship service held annually at Ouachita that
is rooted in the 16th century English tradition of reading nine scriptures and singing nine Christmas carols.
“At Ouachita our tradition has been to ask a cross section of our students, staff
and faculty to be the readers,” said Gary Gerber, OBU director of choral activities.
“It is nice to have a special, meaningful time to reflect on the true meaning of the
season,” he added.
Each year, a different academic school is asked to participate in the reading of scriptures.
This year that role will be filled by the Huckabee School of Education, which will
provide four students, a faculty member and staff member to lead in the scripture
readings for the evening. Dr. Stan Poole, vice president for academic affairs; Phil
Hardin, assistant to the president for administration; and Ian Cosh, vice president
for community and international engagement, will also participate as scripture readers.
Ouachita musical groups, including Ouachita Singers, Women's Chorus and Handbell Ringers,
will each perform two selections and will assist in leading congregational hymns for
all participants. Russell Hodges, associate professor of music and music librarian
at Ouachita, will play the organ.
For more information, contact Gary Gerber at [email protected] or (870) 245-5128.
By Ben Harrington
You Also Might Like
Recent
