As part of the 2015 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s 90-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its ninth annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise!” It will be presented in three performances: Friday, December 11, and Sunday, December 13, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday, December 12, at 3:00 p.m. The programs take place in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris, Morrison, IL. Doors will open at 6:00 each evening and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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, 309 E. Park Street, just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus. Riders will be dropped off at the curb in front of Emmanuel. This convenient service will aid in your parking.
No tickets are needed for this 75-minute concert, and a free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances, hosted by the women of Emmanuel.
“Christmas with the Voices of Praise” is a cantata of wonderful music compiled by Ministry Coordinator Rich 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! The list of music includes up-tempo original music, a Sandi Patty classic, Gospel swingers, contemporary worship music, a spectacular medley of familiar carols, and a special number we can’t tell you about. We don’t want to give away the surprise!
Under the direction of Criss, “Voices of Praise” is the 90-voice outreach choir, comprised of those from the 60-voice Sanctuary Choir of Emmanuel Reformed Church, as well as members of other churches in the area. Twenty-one churches represented are in Illinois, unless noted: Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling; Brethren in Christ Church, Morrison; The Bridge at Beans (Brethren in Christ), Sterling; Christian Reformed Church, Morrison; Church of the Open Door, Clinton, IA; Crossroads Community Church, Morrison; Ebenezer Reformed, Morrison; Emmanuel Reformed, Morrison; First Baptist Church, Clinton, IA; First Lutheran Church, Chadwick; Hanover Presbyterian Church, Hanover; Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls; Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick; Milledgeville Brethren Church, Milledgeville; Open Bible Fellowship, rural Fulton; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Morrison; St. Peter Lutheran Church, Morrison; Second Reformed Church, Fulton; Spring Valley Reformed Church, rural Fulton; Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS), rural Mt. Carroll; Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milledgeville.
All members have come together unified under one Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to share the story of Christmas through powerful music.
For more information, please visit the church’s web site at www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org and click on the “Concert Series” button.