Celebrating the birth of Christ, the One who has brought us this far, and the grace bestowed on us all, Bishop Cotton Girls’ School hosted its Christmas Carol Service on 19th December, 2025.
The festive evening was graced by the presence of Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Vinod Kumar, Bishop and Chairman of the Board of Management, Rt. Rev. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Samuel, Bishop Emeritus, CSI Karnataka Central Diocese, Rev. Theodore William, Vice Chairman of the Board of Management, Rev. Christy Gyanadasan, Civil Area Chairman, Karnataka Central Diocese, and other dignitaries.
The programme began with an opening prayer by Rev. Theodore William, followed by the joyful hymn ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’, creating an awe-inspiring Christmas atmosphere. In her welcome address, the principal, Mrs. Christy Priyadarshini Bobson, extended season’s greetings to the dignitaries and the congregation, acknowledging their participation in the celebration of faith, music, and hope.
The scripture portion was read by Rev. Christy Gyanadasan. Preparing the audience for the significance of the festivity, the Bishop Gill Girls’ Boarding Home, Kolar Gold Fields, presented a well-synchronised choreography to the song, Kaarirul Nerathile.
The Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Vinod Kumar delivered the message. In response to the message a
heartfelt solo, ‘End of the Beginning’, was rendered by Katherine Angelina Demta, followed by ‘Let It Be Christmas’ by the school staff choir. Rt. Rev. Dr. Prasanna Kumar Samuel extended Christmas greetings. The school support staff choir presented a soulful song in Tamil and Kannada, Pavaangal Pokave / Papava Nigisalu.
The highlight of the evening was the Christmas musical, ‘A Journey of Hope’: Burning Bush to Bethlehem’s Star, presented by students from Kindergarten to Std XII. Through a series of scenes, the congregation was transported from the wilderness of Horeb to Pharaoh’s palace, witnessing the mighty hand of God through the Ten Plagues, the first Passover, and the Exodus of Israel. These events gradually leading to the core significance of the greatest deliverance of all—the birth of Christ.
The nativity scene, filled with angels, shepherds, and wise men, rekindled faith and served as a reminder that in every season of life, God’s plan is one of hope, redemption, and everlasting joy. The atmosphere was further energised by the electrifying rendition of ‘Carol of the Bells’ by the school choir. A moment of quiet reflection with the candles lit followed as the congregation joined in singing ‘Silent Night’, conveying a timeless message of peace and humility.
The programme concluded with the closing prayer by Rev. Christopher Samuel, Secretary, Karnataka Central Diocese, followed by the benediction pronounced by Rt. Rev. Dr. Vincent Vinod Kumar.
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