dear emily,
the Christmas cantata was the best ever! we had three packed services
and hardly a wobbly moment in any song. a few times people were
dancing in the aisles which has to be a first. hans had recorded the
passages from luke one and two, and his voice had such resonance that
it sounded like the great and terrible oz of Christmas.
there were so many wonderful moments in the concert, but my favorites
were looking out at the sanctuary filled with families dressed in holiday
red and green. children stood at the balcony rail on tiptoes bouncing to
the trombones, violins, and drums (a full orchestra is hidden beyond the
choir loft rail.)
some faces were shining with joy. others with tears. most of my joy
is mingled with tears these days.
merry Christmas,
lea
"for unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."
the Christmas cantata was the best ever! we had three packed services
and hardly a wobbly moment in any song. a few times people were
dancing in the aisles which has to be a first. hans had recorded the
passages from luke one and two, and his voice had such resonance that
it sounded like the great and terrible oz of Christmas.
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there were so many wonderful moments in the concert, but my favorites
were looking out at the sanctuary filled with families dressed in holiday
red and green. children stood at the balcony rail on tiptoes bouncing to
the trombones, violins, and drums (a full orchestra is hidden beyond the
choir loft rail.)
some faces were shining with joy. others with tears. most of my joy
is mingled with tears these days.
merry Christmas,
lea
"for unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."
