Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted the press release and Spring 2024 Cantata photo.
Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites area communities to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 17th annual Christmas cantata. “Agnus Dei-the music of Michael W. Smith” will be presented in three services: Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 22, at 7:00 p.m.
No tickets are needed for this 60-minute concert. A free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome and the church is handicapped accessible. Fellowship hour will follow all performances.
A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour, prior to and following, all three performances. This bus will pick up from Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus. Drop off and return pick up will be at the curb in front of Emmanuel.
Voices of Praise is so excited to be singing with the strength of 90 voices, its largest group in a 17 year history. Singers join members of Emmanuel’s Sanctuary Choir, coming from over 20 churches, with some traveling over 100 miles to be a part of this outreach group! Emmanuel’s platform will be filled with singers who will energetically present the most beloved Christmas music of Michael W. Smith. This new musical work offers fresh arrangements of familiar carols, that are blended with songs well-known by Composer and Song Writer Michael W. Smith. Full of passionate and worshipful music, this extraordinary collection provides all the meaningful and dynamic moments you need to create your Christmas celebration this year.
“Voices of Praise” hopes that its music will encourage us in our Christian walk and also push 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 many, at some point will have tears in your eyes.
Jason McDearmon will be a featured soloist. Pastor Luke Schouten will provide the narration.
For more information, please contact the church office at 815-772-3890.
