Christmas at Bethany
EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF
Tickets are available beginning Tuesday, November 12!
You’re Invited.
On Sunday, December 15, a 53-year community Christmas tradition will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church of Long Beach, as it has since 1969. The public is invited to attend one of two Christmas concerts, “The Angels Proclaim,” at 3:00 pm or 7:00 p.m. This concert is a FREE TICKETED EVENT, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A freewill offering will be received to benefit Bethany Lutheran Music Ministry and Music Scholarship Fund.
Noah Freeman, Director of Music and Worship Arts, will lead this year’s concerts and has selected a variety of sacred choral and orchestral music. Sure to delight concert attendees is an array of uplifting anthems including “Angels From the Realms of Glory” by Dan Forrest. The Bethany Choir will present anthems by Jeffrey Blersch, Joel Raney, William Mathias, Taylor Scott Davis, John Behnke, and Brett Stewart. The Jubilate Handbell Choir will present a stunning arrangement of “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by Linda McKechnie and Don Marsh and “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” by acclaimed handbell composer, Lauran Delancy. The Trinity & Troubadour children’s choirs will also be featured singing anthems which tell of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Our concert organist, Robert Bottoms, and our piano accompanist, Kevin Bowers will be featured in the program.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, “GLORY TO THE NEWBORN KING!”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing…
“The Christmas Concerts at Bethany Lutheran are a must-witness event. Bethany Lutheran’s Christmas concerts are not just music; they directly glorify Jesus, bringing the Long Beach community together in celebration and worship.”
The annual Christmas concerts at Bethany Lutheran Church have become a cherished tradition spanning nearly 53 years, featuring a lineup of distinguished choirs: the Trinity Choir, Troubadour Choir, Bethany Choir, Crescendo Handbell Choir, and Jubilate Handbell Choir, along with pianist, Kevin Bowers, and resident organist, Robert Bottoms. These concerts hold profound significance as a joyous celebration of Christ’s birth. Bethany Lutheran Church is humbled to continue this longstanding tradition that boldly and profoundly proclaims that Christ the King is born for you and for all. Soli Deo Gloria!
…glory to the newborn King!
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Noah Freeman
Director of Music Ministries & Worship Arts | Director of School Choirs