The Evangelical Baptist Church in Nazareth, under the leadership of Pastor Fouad Sakhnini, held a Christmas concert for church members and guests on Sunday December 20th.

The event joined the Melody of Peace Choir and the Nazareth Hand Bell Choir with the Alpha Team, all led by Fadi Hanna, in a presentation of Christmas music and selected seasonal readings. All three groups are based in Nazareth. The celebration began with a welcome prayer of blessing by Pastor Fouad. The Melody of Peace Choir started the service  with Christmas carols  and readings intended to draw attention to Jesus Christ . This was followed with a special performance by the Hand Bell Choir who played christmas hymns like " O Come all Ye Faithfull" , "Silent Night","Jingle Bells".

Yonan Hanna, the son of director Fadi Hanna performed a song with Phibi Abdul-Malik, the daughter of Brother Saul Abdul-Malik. Following this the Alpha Team performed an inspiring medley of christmas hymns from their new album. At the conclusion, Brother Fadi thanked the three teams for participating in the program and especially thanked all the attendees, announcing that this program will broadcast at a local Tv Channel called " Mix Tv". The audience left the sanctuary as the hymn “Jingle Bells” sung by the choir  to receive refreshments on the way out .