The Spencer Messiah Board is encouraging everyone to join them for this year's Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer The board is made up of area churches and presents the Messiah in Spencer every three years with the next presentation set for 2025. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is presented on the non-Messiah years for the benefit of the community by area singers.