Christmas Concert 12/23/06

On December 23rd, after several weeks of rehearsal.... Our concert night finally arrived.... Our Director, (and good friend) Connie S., did a fantastic job putting our whole concert together.... I'm sure she had moments of despair, (dealing with a bunch of non-professionals) wondering if it would all come together... but always trusting in the Holy Spirit to smooth over all the rough edges.... Before the concert began, we presented Connie with a bouquet of beautiful red carnations... Doesn't she look just lovely!!! Here's Sally helping set up the coffe and cookies table..... Lots of GREAT cookies, fudges, cheese & crackers and other fine goodies to serve our guest at the end of the performance....

Somebody worked very hard putting together this batch of cookies.... No... it wasn't me... I did bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies to add though....

Bruce wasn't too sure if he could sing, as he's been fighting a cough that just didn't want to go away.... but he finally decided to give it a try and did a GREAT JOB too, I might add!!

Memory and Debbie posing together before the concert.... Memory will be singing a solo and Debbie will be giving her personal testimony.....

(Mom) Becky and baby son, Wesley ..... Becky also had a solo to sing and Wesley played the role of my baby "Jesus" in my photostory that was also presented at the concert.....

Love this picture of Becky helping her Dad (Joe) put on his flower.... Connie provided a corsage for each one of us.... Very thoughtful of her!!!

Nicole and Kathy getting things set up for my photo story (Kathy is little Wesley's Grammother, Becky's Mom)..... I'm sure glad someone knows something about the technical end of things, because I didn't have a clue how to set it up.... I put together the photo story.... it ends there as far as my talents go.....

Our Concert started right at 7 p.m..... We entered the room, singing "Little Drummer Boy", and in spite of our concerns.... Everything went beautifully.... I had my step son, Jay and his fiancee, Amy help me out taking pictures once the show started... They did a very good job, as you can see in the following pictures....

Memory singing her solo.... She did a beautiful job singing "Night Devine"... What a fantastic voice she has....

And Cheryle is one amazing woman.... She memorizes bible verses and recited some of them for the concert between songs.....

Hanna K., givng her personal testimony....

Here's Bruce and I doing our thing ....... We actually look like we might know what we're doing don't we....lol

This was a fun number, with Pastor Mike, Jason, and Joe singing "Go Tell It On The Mountain"... They did a splendid job bringing the song to life as well as adding a little humour to the concert.... The choir sang back up....

Debbie, me, and Sally humming along to one of the tunes.......
Debbie giving her testimony.....

Uncle Paul giving his testimony......

Becky singing her solo.... As always.... beautifully done..... What a voice!!!

No... I'm not singing a solo.... unless singing so - low no one can hear me counts.... lol

Nancy singing her solo.... She has one incredible voice on her and she's so humble in her singing and her performance.... what a joy listening to her sing..... After she finished her song, we did my photo story "Heaven's Child".... (it went very well too)

My turn to give my personal testimony..... Not being one to feel comfortable with public speaking, I was grateful my testimony was written down and I could read it rather then try to remember what I wanted to say.... Thankfully I got through it without any problems and I could finally relax..... Photo story and testimony finally behind me....

And then there's Erin.... always such a pleasant experience listening to her sing... Bruce told her that if she made a cd, he'd be sure to buy one....

Here's Don F. giving his testimony......

After Don finished, we sang another song and Connie asked the audience to join in with us.... Then Pastor Mike came forward and invited everyone to join us afterwards for dessert and coffee at the back of the room.....

Absolutely splendidl job Connie.... as always!!!

Here I am with a couple of my friends from work.... Brenda & Sue.... Thanks for coming girls!!!

Another one of my friends, Bonnie S, also came. And Jim & Pam (security guards from work) came as well.... Thanks to all of you for coming and showing your support.... I really appreciate that you came!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!