Bellingham’s Zephyr Winds added a professional touch for the Trinity Chamber Concert Series on February 12. From left: Lisa McCarthy (flute), Jennifer Weeks (oboe), Pat Nelson (bassoon), and Kim Fay (clarinet).
As I write this, the Christmas concert is over, but most of the Christmas activities still lie ahead of us.
The concert was fabulous, and wonder of wonders, it fell on the day the new pipe organ was ready to play. Sunday morning, December 11, Reverend Ernie Loreen blessed the new organ to the service of God, the congregation and the community, then Gaspar Schulek brought the instrument to life with a rousing piece by Bach.
That afternoon, concertgoers were treated to Christmas music provided by the Trinity Community Choir, with solos featuring songs of the season from many traditions. The church was filled to capacity. Natasha Neufeld thrilled the crowd with three arias, including “Rejoice” from Handel’s Messiah.
The program was a pleasing blend of traditional and modern Christmas music. The singers were accompanied by Karen Shumka on piano, Simone Erenenko on oboe, Patricia Hull on flute, Julian Neufeld on percussion and Sylvia Schonberg on organ. The Point Roberts Girls Quintet, directed by Linda Marie Bruce, made their debut. The reception afterward featured luscious savories and sweets. We are very grateful to the members of the Point Roberts and Delta community who participated in this year’s choir, which just keeps getting better.
Still ahead for this Christmas season is the Living Nativity on Thursday, December 22 at 7 p.m., a very nice family event, and Shirley Cannon says she still has some costumes available. Then there will be the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 11 p.m., and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. On Sunday, January 1, a special carols and scriptures service will welcome the New Year.
And late breaking news – the dedication concert for the new pipe organ will be Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. Mark your 2012 calendar now!
2011 has been a good year, and 2012 will bring joys of its own. There will be concerts and gatherings, crackling fires and hot cocoa. Then as the winter chill is replaced by warm sunny days, we’ll have the last day of school, the arrival of our summer friends, Canada Day, the 4th of July parade (and one of my personal favorites – Beltsander racing!) the summer reading program and the Garden Tour with tea in the church garden, summer music camp and the Art and Music Festival.
All of us at Trinity invite you to remember what really matters – family, friends, and being there for one another. It matters not who has the biggest tree or the most presents. Love and kindness are the best gifts of all. Drop a little extra in the red kettle when you go to town shopping, and drop in your worries as well. We were not given life to worry. The meaning of life is to live it.
The concert was fabulous, and wonder of wonders, it fell on the day the new pipe organ was ready to play. Sunday morning, December 11, Reverend Ernie Loreen blessed the new organ to the service of God, the congregation and the community, then Gaspar Schulek brought the instrument to life with a rousing piece by Bach.
That afternoon, concertgoers were treated to Christmas music provided by the Trinity Community Choir, with solos featuring songs of the season from many traditions. The church was filled to capacity. Natasha Neufeld thrilled the crowd with three arias, including “Rejoice” from Handel’s Messiah.
The program was a pleasing blend of traditional and modern Christmas music. The singers were accompanied by Karen Shumka on piano, Simone Erenenko on oboe, Patricia Hull on flute, Julian Neufeld on percussion and Sylvia Schonberg on organ. The Point Roberts Girls Quintet, directed by Linda Marie Bruce, made their debut. The reception afterward featured luscious savories and sweets. We are very grateful to the members of the Point Roberts and Delta community who participated in this year’s choir, which just keeps getting better.
Still ahead for this Christmas season is the Living Nativity on Thursday, December 22 at 7 p.m., a very nice family event, and Shirley Cannon says she still has some costumes available. Then there will be the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 11 p.m., and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. On Sunday, January 1, a special carols and scriptures service will welcome the New Year.
And late breaking news – the dedication concert for the new pipe organ will be Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. Mark your 2012 calendar now!
2011 has been a good year, and 2012 will bring joys of its own. There will be concerts and gatherings, crackling fires and hot cocoa. Then as the winter chill is replaced by warm sunny days, we’ll have the last day of school, the arrival of our summer friends, Canada Day, the 4th of July parade (and one of my personal favorites – Beltsander racing!) the summer reading program and the Garden Tour with tea in the church garden, summer music camp and the Art and Music Festival.
All of us at Trinity invite you to remember what really matters – family, friends, and being there for one another. It matters not who has the biggest tree or the most presents. Love and kindness are the best gifts of all. Drop a little extra in the red kettle when you go to town shopping, and drop in your worries as well. We were not given life to worry. The meaning of life is to live it.
Happy New Year!