Photo provided A few of the Adena Lions Club Christmas cantata choir members are shown getting ready for their concerts set for 2 p.m. at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church in Adena and at 7 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. From left are Rob Whinnery, Nancy Knight, Lisa Randolph, Sonya Campbell and John Parkinson.

The Adena Lions Club is scheduled to present its annual Christmas cantata this Sunday, Dec. 4, during two concerts.

There will be a 2 p.m. presentation at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, 226 Hanna Ave., Adena, and a 7 p.m. presentation at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 123 Union St.

This year, the 32-person community choir will be presenting “The Heart of Christmas,” which is a musical that blends traditional Christmas music with inspirational ballads and joyous Gospel songs in addition to meaningful narration. Admission to the cantata is free, and there is open seating. A monetary love offerin

g will be collected with all of the collection going to the Adena and Dillonvale food pantries.

There will be refreshments following the 7 p.m. presentation.

Dustin Kinsey is directing the cantata this year.

“The Heart of Christmas is my favorite of all the cantatas that we have done. The song lyrics, the different styles of music, and the narration make it such a meaningful way to spend an hour. Please join us at one of our two presentations,” he said.

For more information about the cantata, call Kinsey at 740-391-6052 or email him at dkinsey86@comcast.net.

The Adena Lions Club Christmas Cantata is a 60-minute musical presentation that aims to capture the beauty and wonder of the Christmas message and season.

It has been performed at various locations since its inception in 1986. This year, there are 32 participants representing eight different churches.

The Adena Lions Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Lions Clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs.

For more information or to get involved with the Adena Lions Club, contact Lion Laura Konkoleski at adenalions@comcast.net or visit the club’s Facebook page.