Advent will soon be upon us, leading into Christmas. Many churches and other religious organizations will observe this holy season and may want to extend invitations for the community to join them. If you have an event of this nature, please send the date, time and description to wpjnewsla@gmail.com and we will be happy to print it.

November 22, 23

6:30 until 8 p.m., The Walk Through Bethlehem at Pine Grove Methodist Church, 4549 Lewisville Rd., Minden. Visit Bethlehem Market. Music, live animals, Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus; leave with hot cocoa and cookies.

December 1

4 p.m. Christmas Music concert by Cox and Thurman families, Brushwood Methodist Church of Dubberly. Gumbo served afterward in Ellen Hall. All are welcome to start the Advent season.

December 8

3 p.m. Shreveport-Bossier Choral Ensemble Christmas Concert, First Methodist Church Sanctuary, 903 Broadway, Minden. Aaron De. Wilson Director. Dr. Dan Gibbs, Accompanist.

December 12 – 14

6 until 9 p.m. Walk-through Live Nativity, Parkway Baptist Church, 160616, Hwy. 79, (Homer Road). Free event. Refreshments served.

December 15

6 p.m. Once Upon a Night Christmas Cantata, First Methodist Church Chancel Choir with Orchestra. Dr. Dan Gibbs, Director. Sanctuary, 903 Broadway, Minden, La.

December 21

5:30 until 9 p.m. Downtown Live Nativity.