Christmas at Immanuel Crystal Lake
Experience Christmas at Immanuel Crystal Lake
Our theme for this year’s Advent and Christmas season is, “Through the Eyes of a Child.”
We all have wonderful memories of those magical times of anticipation of what Christmas might bring when we were growing up. Whether it was the snowflakes falling lazily from the sky on a bright star lit night, or the smell of pine trees that surrounded us on our meandering journey through Christmas tree forest searching for the “perfect Christmas tree.” Or, for me, the children’s program on Christmas Eve at church, hearing the amazing story of God invading the earth with a baby that would save the world—there is no time or season more meaningful than Christmas.
Please join us for the Sundays and Wednesdays of Advent as we look again through the wonderful eyes of children to see how Christmas is indeed, “the most wonderful time of the year.”
Christmas Service Times:
December 24: Christmas Eve - The Child in the Manger
2:00 p.m. - Contemporary Worship, Immanuel Children’s Choir Singing
4:00 p.m. - Contemporary Worship
8:00 p.m. - Traditional Worship
10:00 p.m. - Traditional Worship, Chancel Choir Singing
December 25: Christmas Day - Born to Make Us His Own
9:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship
300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Wednesday Evening Advent Worship
Join us at Immanuel Crystal Lake on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for our Advent worship services. These gatherings offer a special opportunity for families to focus their hearts and minds on the coming of Jesus. Each service lasts about 45 minutes, and a take-home treat will be available afterward.
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6:30 p.m. Family Worship Service
Immanuel Lutheran School 2nd, 3rd and 6th grade Christmas Program
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6:30 p.m. Family Worship Service
Immanuel Lutheran School 4th, 5th and 7th grade Christmas Program
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6:30 p.m. Family Worship Service
Immanuel Lutheran School Kindergarten, 1st and 8th grade Christmas Program
Christmas Events at Immanuel Crystal Lake
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Advent by Candlelight
December 5 at 7 p.m.
Ladies are invited to a peaceful evening of inspiration and connection as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. Enjoy a short message, singing, photo op and plenty of time for conversation.
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Sunday School Christmas Program
December 7 at 9:30 a.m.
The Unfriendly Beasts, a humorous tale of manger animals forced to share their crowded stable with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
Presented by Immanuel Crystal Lake Sunday School children. Ages Preschool through 5th grade.
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Christmas Cantata Service
December 14 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Immanuel’s Christmas cantata tradition began in 2017. Director of Music, Robert Blazek began our cantata tradition in his first year at Immanuel. This season’s cantata, “Sing to the Child” is in the form of Lessons and Carols and is Immanuel’s ninth consecutive cantata, even during the pandemic a virtual cantata was presented!
Lessons and Carols originated in England in the late 19th century and consists of scripture readings followed by a Christmas carol. The typical form has nine readings and carols.
“Sing to the Child” is a cantata for choir and orchestra in ten movements. Filled with familiar carols: O Come, All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard on High and Joy to the World. This cantata will prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior.
Beloved Christmas pieces will take us on a journey from Advent to Christmas. The title piece “Sing to the Child” invites all Christians to raise their voice in praise of our new born King.