Emmanuel Church-Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 14th Annual Spring cantata. “Tribute!” will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, April 21, and 23, at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday, April 22, 2023, matinee at 3:00 p.m.
Voices of Praise’s platform will be filled with 75 singers who will energetically present music written by Geron Davis. Arranger Bradley Knight writes. “It is my honor to present these songs, reimagined, but still true to the originals, as a tribute to one of the greatest songwriters for the church we have ever seen. These songs are musically, lyrically, and theologically rich, in a time that such music is desperately needed in the church. I pray these songs will be an effective tool for music ministry in your church as we proclaim the wonderful name of Jesus and usher His people to holy ground.”
Soloists joining the choir will be Tonia Ernst, Brittany VanDrew, Missie Sterenberg, Rich and Lynelle Criss, Kathy Green, Pam Muur, Ed Pruis, Ritch Lindstrom, Hilary McDearmon, Sandy Hook, and Jeff McDearmon.
“Voices of Praise” Director Rich Criss said, “When I heard this brand new cantata in January, while at a music conference in Houston, TX, I knew this was what we needed to sing, at this time and in this place. This was so powerful that we, as an audience, were moved to our feet during several of the songs. This cantata is so relevant to what is happening in this world, and [it] gives us such hope through the powerful reminder that God loves each of us so much! This is honestly like no other cantata I have ever directed in 28 years of doing so. This is high energy, high emotion, and I promise you that your heart will be moved.”
No tickets are needed for this 70-minute concert, and a free-will offering will be received. All ages are welcome, and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances, hosted by the women of Emmanuel.
A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour prior to, and following, all three services. This shuttle bus will pick up from Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, just two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus and drop you off at the curb in front of Emmanuel.
For more information, please contact the Church office at 815-772-3890.