Last Friday, we kicked off the holiday season with our annual “O Holy Night” concert at Shepherd’s Grove! It was an amazing night of inspiring music, powerful scripture, and joyous celebration.
The highlights include:
The Hour of Power Choir, conducted by Dr. Irene Messoloras, kicked off the concert by cheerfully singing “Joy to the World.” Later, they performed “Angels We Have Heard on High.”
Pastor Bobby, Hannah, Haven, and Cohen Schuller lit the advent candles and explained what the Advent season means for us. We also got to witness a very cute moment of Cohen expressing his love for chicken nuggets!
The Voices of Hope Children’s Choir, conducted by Sarah Grandpre, sweetly performed “Somewhere in My Memory” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”
Opera Singers (and real-life married couple) Courtney Taylor and Todd Strange powerfully sang “Love Came Down” together. Later, Todd Strange performed his solo “Where Else Would a Lamb Be Born?”
Indie artist Caity Peters beautifully sang “What Child is This?” and “The First Noel.”
The Hour of Power Choir, with soloist Preston Parker, powerfully performed “Go Where I Send Thee.” Later, soloist Erin Wood performed the title song of the concert, “O Holy Night.”
Country singer Kelly McGrath put her own spin on the Christmas classic, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.”
Vocal powerhouse Maiya Sykes, did, of course, bring the house down with her Gospel rendition of “Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child.” Later, she concluded the concert with a stirring performance and sing along to “Silent Night.”
All of the night’s artists were brilliantly accompanied by Organist Zeiko Marasovich and the Hour of Power Orchestra, directed by Marc Riley.
Pastor Chad and Hillary Blake read powerful scripture from the Book of Luke and John.
Pastor Bobby gave his closing remarks and sent the audience off with a benediction of peace for this holiday season. It was a truly festive and faith-stirring night. We thank everyone who joined us for this time-honored tradition, and we missed those who could not attend!
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