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05647
Dec. 5, 2005

2 NCC-produced Christmas Eve specials
to air at the same time on different networks

by Phil Jenks
National Council of Churches information officer

NEW YORK - Two Christmas Eve specials, both produced under the auspices of
the National Council of Churches USA (NCC), will air at the same time, one on
ABC, the other on CBS.

	Both programs are scheduled for 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.

	Outgoing NCC President Thomas L. Hoyt Jr. will preempt David
Letterman when he preaches to 1,500 worshippers in Jackson, MS, on CBS.
Meanwhile, "Joy to the World," a mix of music and praise produced for the NCC
by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will replace ABC's Nightline
for one night.

	On CBS, Hoyt will preach in Black's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
in Jackson, in a service on the theme, "No Room in the Inn." Celebrating with
scripture readings, carols, spirituals and a praise dance, the service will
honor the birth of Jesus by awarding gifts to 100 survivors of the 2005
hurricanes.

	The one-hour "Joy to the World" special on ABC will include a mix of
music and praise from Evangelical Lutheran congregations - African-American,
Asian, American Indian, Arab/Middle Eastern and Latino, from Oklahoma to
Illinois and Ohio to Puerto Rico. The rich and diverse cultural blend begins
with a Santa Lucia celebration in the Swedish Lutheran tradition.

	Local air times may vary. Viewers are urged to check listings with
local affiliates.

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