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¡°Sing unto
the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord all the earth:
Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; show forth His salvation from
day to day.¡±
As is customary, we started the year on Homecoming Sunday,
September 2004, and continued with preparations and performances
for our high seasons: Stewardship month, Harvest, Christmas, New
Year, Easter, Revival, and of course, regular services, ¨C ending
in July 2005 when we took our usual break from formal rehearsals
to give everyone a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy the Summer
holidays. This year, during our summer break, we decided to try
something new - members were assigned a Sunday to perform, and
were given the option to do solos, or team with others for duets,
quartets, etc. This new idea went very well, and was of tremendous
benefits to members, as their confidence level rose. This new
format was very well received by the congregation as well.
Our Christmas celebrations were limited and our Carol service
was cancelled due to the refurbishing of the church. Thanks be to
God, however, we were still able to provide the congregation with
good music for the season.
As far as growth/membership, we lost our senior and well
beloved Alto, Sis. Rose Wilson, who returned to Nicaragua. She
will be terribly missed. The choir is now in need of members for
the Bass, Tenor and Alto sections.
As we move into the 2005-2006 year, we remain optimistic about
our growth and moving on to new things. We will once again try to
focus on some of the things we did not get to do. We thank God for
our successes as we move forward, and pray that he will continue
to anoint our voices, keeping us committed and disciplined, and
that we will be a blessing to those who hear our music. We also
invite anyone who feels so moved, and who will be committed, to
join us.
As always, thanks to our devoted organist, Bro. Noel
Patron-Gonzalez with whom I have had the pleasure of working for
the last 11 years, for his support. Thanks to the choir members
for their continued love and support; to Rev. Turner for his
support and encouragement; and last but not least, to you our
congregation and friends for your continued love and support. God
bless.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlota A. McCormack
Director
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