Tree Lighting Ceremony brightens the holiday spirit

Image: The Christmas tree lights up Main Street in Italy — After the Christmas tree lights were turned on next to the marquee in downtown Italy, the congregation joined in the singing of Silent Night.

The Christmas tree lights up Main Street in Italy — After the Christmas tree lights were turned on next to the marquee in downtown Italy, the congregation joined in the singing of Silent Night. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hot chocolate and smiles — Guests enjoyed heavenly music, hot chocolate and worship.

Hot chocolate and smiles — Guests enjoyed heavenly music, hot chocolate and worship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Three wise men — Greg Richards, Charles Davis and Brian Eagle share an embrace in front of the Cornerstone. Greg and Brian both coached Charles in Italy sports, just a few years back.

Three wise men — Greg Richards, Charles Davis and Brian Eagle share an embrace in front of the Cornerstone. Greg and Brian both coached Charles in Italy sports, just a few years back. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ronnie and Ronda — Pastor Ronnie Dabny and his precious daughter, Ronda Cockerham, take a moment to bask in the glow of the brightly lit Christmas tree on Main Steet in downtown Italy.

Ronnie and Ronda — Pastor Ronnie Dabny and his precious daughter, Ronda Cockerham, take a moment to bask in the glow of the brightly lit Christmas tree on Main Steet in downtown Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Clover and Janet — Clover Stiles and Janet Campbell add to the beauty of the Christmas tree after the tree lighting ceremony.

Clover and Janet — Clover Stiles and Janet Campbell add to the beauty of the Christmas tree after the tree lighting ceremony. (Barry Byers)

Return to story