A Christmas cantata titled “Hope Awakes in Bethlehem” is scheduled for four performances next week by an ecumenical choir at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main Street, Gillett.
The cantata, a musical performance with narration, will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 14-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17. The program features many traditional Christmas songs in addition to some newer contemporary selections.