Metro Churches Say Weather Won't Cancel Christmas Eve Services

By Colleen Chen, NEWS 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The snow could pose a problem for those trying to get to Christmas Eve services, but several churches have already said their service will go on no matter what.

Bob Waldrop has been the music director at Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Church for 10 years. He said there have been very few white Christmases during his time in Oklahoma.

"We don't mind having a white Christmas this year, but we don't want it to be so white that people can't get to church," Waldrop said.

The choir rehearsed for Christmas Eve mass as if a full audience would be in attendance.

"O' Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Away In A Manger, you can do those at home, but it's not quite the same as doing it in a church full of people," Waldrop said.

Those at Lifechurch.tv agreed and have been rehearsing at full speed as well, but if the snow hampers Christmas Eve and Christmas Day crowds, the church has an alternative.

"We have online services. There will be thousands of people that will join us through something we call church online through Lifechurch.tv," said Scott Williams, Lifechurch.tv Northwest Oklahoma City Campus Pastor.

And while Waldrop won't be online, he said the choir can be counted on.

"We'll be here come whatever happens, even if the crowd is not as big," Waldrop said.