After spending several months preparing music and drama, our church choir presented this year's Christmas program, "We Wish You Christmas," six times this past weekend. Our message this year was focused on the simple truth that God became man, took on himself the form of a servant, and by being born in a humble, lowly fashion in Bethlehem. Pastor Finch did a great job as usual putting together a great program of music for the Christmas season. It was actually the first time for me to sing the choral arrangement of the popular song, "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year." We began the program with this song which has lyrics such as "everyone telling you 'Be of good cheer' and "there'll be parties for hosting, Marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow." Truly for the Christian this is the "happiest season of all." I feel sad for those who can not stand to hear Christmas songs even during this time of the year.
Other songs included "A Winter Walk" by the ladies and "Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella" sung by the men. A couple of songs came from the files of Becky Bonam, songs she had written some time past but never publicly performed. "All the Trimmings" was a light, fun song but the song about teaching your kids about the symbols of Christmas ("No Sweeter Thing") seemed to set the tone for the rest of the program. I will not list all the songs here, but my two "new" favorites were the last two songs. A Dan Forrest arrangement of "The First Noel" is now my all-time favorite arrangement of that song. John Rutter's "I Wish You Christmas" was a special ending as we closed the program in a circle around the audience (surround sound for sure)!
Now I am ready to focus on the true meaning of Christmas as we finish decorating the house, buying and wrapping the special gifts for the loved ones, and preparing our home for Christmas.
Other songs included "A Winter Walk" by the ladies and "Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella" sung by the men. A couple of songs came from the files of Becky Bonam, songs she had written some time past but never publicly performed. "All the Trimmings" was a light, fun song but the song about teaching your kids about the symbols of Christmas ("No Sweeter Thing") seemed to set the tone for the rest of the program. I will not list all the songs here, but my two "new" favorites were the last two songs. A Dan Forrest arrangement of "The First Noel" is now my all-time favorite arrangement of that song. John Rutter's "I Wish You Christmas" was a special ending as we closed the program in a circle around the audience (surround sound for sure)!
Now I am ready to focus on the true meaning of Christmas as we finish decorating the house, buying and wrapping the special gifts for the loved ones, and preparing our home for Christmas.
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