On Christmas Eve our church in Kona, Mokuaikaua Church, held its candlelight service. The church building has been going through a restoration process due to damage produced by a major earthquake a while ago. The construction company moved equipment out of the way, so we could set up chairs and have this service in the sanctuary. My daughter Lisa and I attended it. (Thanks to Mokuaikaua’s website for the congregation photos.)

The Advent candles

Lisa and I sitting in the sanctuary

Lighting the candles as we sang “Silent Night.”

The congregation holding their candles and singing.