OK, I did the title with tongue in cheek! But we had a great program with the Dayton Christian High School – “Resounding Joy” choral group. They are always a great treat.
I didn’t get a final count of people, so I am not sure if our numbers are up or down but looking out over the group, it appeared to be down, at least a little.
Resounding Joy is now an educational course rather than just an extra curricular program at Dayton Christian. I’ve always thought this would be a great way to prepare teens for a future working in ministry, particularly with Praise Teams or other music service. It looks like this is the idea, now.
The group is led by Tracy Miller. They frequently minister at area churches and will actually be here in Washington Heights Baptist again, for our evening service on May 17. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this excellent group of teens.
When they arrive, they immediately go to work setting up their equipment, mostly the sound stuff, like the microphones, amplifier, speakers and sound board. It appeared that everyone had a job to do and they did it well. They also did a little musical warm-up in preparation for our program. So, the following photo shows them out of their formal attire as they do the set-up work and warm up.
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After our normal preliminary stuff of welcoming and acknowledging newcomers, etc. It’s on with the program! Wow! Don’t they look sharp?
There were several solos with the choir and even a young lady doing signing for anyone who may be hard of hearing.
I know you are all saying, alright, were is the music? Click here to listen to the entire program.
Of course, it wouldn’t be like the good old days with “Resounding Joy”, if they did finish with the group surrounding their audience (US) as they sing without accompaniment. They sounded great and harmonized perfectly.
The kids did an awesome job but there were a number of opportunities for something to go badly for our luncheon. Most importantly, my most important sidekicks, Lisa and Nancy both decided to be gone for the day. Lisa at a university event with her son (yes, we did have to call her at least once) and Nancy at a university event with our grandson. As you know, Lisa is really the person who should get credit for much of what we do, and Nancy keeps me straight. I won’t say everything went perfectly, but I know the imperfections were not noted. We had excellent help in the kitchen, even without Lisa. Shhh, don’t tell her! Al and Janie Brothers are relative newcomers to our church and willingly stepped up in the kitchen and had everything working very well. The meal was delicious. WELL DONE! Thanks to the kitchen and dining room staff.
Next month, we will be entertained by Jim Cruise “The Spoon Man”! This is a first time program for us. Jim comes to us all the way from Michigan and specializes in a very clean program, NO Dirty Silverware! He only uses clean spoons. This will be a fun program of music and comedy. Join us and experience something new.
