Ministry Coordinator Rich Criss submitted this article and photograph.
The Morrison Emmanuel Reformed Church’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 13th annual Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, May 13 and 15, at 7:00 p.m., and at a Saturday, May 14, 2022, matinee at 3:00 p.m. Performances will be in the sanctuary of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris, Morrison, IL.
Voices of Praise is so excited to be back on the platform, after cancelling the last two spring cantatas due to COVID-19. This spring, our stage will be filled with 75 singers, who will energetically present music from a huge variety of musical genres. Contemporary worship songs like “Who You Say I Am,” “Jesus,” “Build My Life,” “Is He Worthy?” and others are all examples of music heard on Christian radio stations like K-LOVE. Songs that encourage during difficult times are offered, including “Just As I Am/I Come Broken,” “I’ve Put My Hope in God,” and “I Will Stand.” Also included in these performances are new songs that encourage us in our Christian walk and encourage us to go out and spread the good news. As you listen, there will be times when some of you will want to clap your hands or tap your feet. Others of you will simply smile, and most of you, at some point, will have tears in your eyes. Soloists joining the choir will be Ed Pruis, Ritch Lindstrom, Pam Muur, Lynelle Criss, and Brittany VanDrew. Anna Ryder will serve as a Narrator.
No tickets are needed for this 70-minute concert, and a free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome, and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances, hosted by the women of Emmanuel.
A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour prior to and following all three performances. This shuttle bus will pick up from Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus, dropping you off at the curb in front of Emmanuel.
For more information, please contact the church office at 815-772-3890.
