St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus, welcomed all to a German Christmas candlelight service Jan. 4. ABOVE: Guest musicians Ted and Sarajane Williams perform on the guitar and harp.

Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandKaren Roeder, Renata Carmeiro and Caitlin McGowen attend the special service. Additional photos appear on Pages A2, A6.

The Advent candles are displayed as part of the service.

The Rev. Roger Timm gives the sermon taken from Martin Luther’s sermon on the gospel for Christmas Eve. The sermon is traditionally given in German. An English translation also is available at the service.

The bulletin is in German for the special service.

The Rev. Dr. Woody Maxon, pastor of St. John’s, speaks during the service Jan. 4.

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRANDSara Kroboth presents a scripture reading.

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRANDABOVE: The service ends with the congregation singing “Silent Night, Holy Night” in German.

Mike Garrison reads a scripture selection during the service.

RIGHT: The church is decorated for the special German service Jan. 4.Additional photos appear on Page A6.