Merry Christmas from Aix!
Imagine over 1,000 people packed into Aix-en-Provence's (France) main cathedral, creating a standing-room-only environment where Christmas carols are sung accompanied by an orchestra and choir, proclaiming the message of God in Jesus in both French and English.
On December 4th, ICCP, Christian Associate's church in Aix-en-Provence, France held their annual city-wide Christmas Carol Service for an audience of nearly 1,500 people. For many, this is the only time they set foot in a church building all year.
CA's very own, Hilary Rivera, served as the music director which has been her role over the past 5 years. Her husband, Dominic, who is the pastor of ICCP, teamed up with a local French pastor, Jacques, to give the message. A beautiful candle lit dance was also choreographed by CA team member Kate Paulsen.
Below are links to music from the service. We hope that you are able to join with the Aix community in worshipping and praising our Savior during this special time of year! As you watch these clips you will be transported to A La Cathedrale Saint Sauveur as you celebrate the birth of Jesus. Merry Christmas!
Prelude Choir
- I Will Follow Him (Hayley Davis)
- Let It Be (Maddeline Holmyard)
- The First Noel (Bernadette Van Rensburg & Hilary Rivera)
Carol Choir with Orchestra
- Joy To The World
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Away In A Manger
- Once In Royal David's City
- Angels We Have Heard On High (Dennis Hoarau singing the first verse in French)
- Hark The Herald Angels Sing,
- What Child Is This
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
Children's Choir
- Mary Had A Baby (Juliette, Rachael, Anna, Mary)
- Jingle Bells (accompanied by the IMSP violin students!)
12 Days of Christmas (with audience participation)Candle Dance (choreography by Kate Paulsen)Silent Night (cathedral filled with candles!)
WATCH THE ENTIRE SERVICE BY CLICKING HERE!
