As part of the 2013 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, Emmanuel’s 85-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its seventh annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise.” which will be presented in three performances, Thursday and Sunday evenings, December 12 and 15, respectively, at 7:00 p.m. and at a Saturday afternoon, December 14, matinee at 3:00 p.m. The concerts are in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E Morris Street, Morrison. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. each evening and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Under the direction of ministry coordinator Rich Criss, “Voices of Praise” is comprised of those from the 60-voice Sanctuary Choir of the Emmanuel Reformed Church, as well as members of other churches in the area. Churches represented are Albany, IL, United Methodist Church; Bridge at Beans (BIC), Sterling, IL; Christian Reformed Church, Morrison; Crossroads Community Church, Morrison; Ebenezer and Emmanuel Reformed Churches, Morrison; First Baptist Church of Clinton, IA; First Christian Reformed, Fulton, IL; First Lutheran Church, Chadwick, Il; First Presbyterian Church, Morrison; Gateway Faith Fellowship, Fulton; Hanover Presbyterian Church, Hanover, IL; Open Bible Fellowship, Morrison; St. Peter Lutheran Church, Morrison; Second Reformed Church, Fulton; Spring Valley Reformed Church, rural Fulton, and Trinity Lutheran Church of rural Mt. Carroll, IL. All members have come together unified under one Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to share the story of Christmas through powerful music.
“Christmas with the Voices of Praise” is a cantata of wonderful music compiled by Criss. It features the most variety of music styles the group has ever sung. No matter your age or musical interest, there will be music for you! Guaranteed! This cantata has music from so many styles: traditional Christmas carols, Black gospel, Southern gospel, tender ballads, and even a Christmas medley from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! “Voices of Praise” has developed a reputation in the past seven years for providing thrilling holiday productions. The music and message is guaranteed to make your season bright.
No tickets are needed for this 75-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. It 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. This convenient service will aid in your parking ease.
For more information, please visit the church’s web site at www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org and click on the “Concert Series” button.