When you're part of a congregational church choir year after year, there are certain things that take place year after year. One of those is singing in the annual Christmas program. Today, being the last Sunday before Christmas, was the day of the program. And my daughter and I participated.
What an incredible experience!
For those of you familiar with LDS ward Christmas programs, you've probably seen some good ones and some not as good. Of course, I'm sure those involved wanted to present the best program possible. The same can be said of ours today, and of the programs we've had over the many years we've lived here.
If you bring together a couple of hundred people, you'll be shocked at the talents contained within the group. There's singers and dancers, artists and comics, even former accordion players. In our congregation, well...let's just say, we're overflowing with talent when it comes to putting on a Christmas program. We have not one but two harpists, several string players, and a Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square organist.
And I'm always amazed at how many people are natural singers, many who don't even know it. We ave wonderful singers in our group. Throw in a chorister with an actual degree in choral directing and you've got yourself the makings of a really beautiful program.
We had solos, duets, instrumental numbers, along with testimonials and stories of Christ's birth. The pews were filled with neighbors and family, some who attend every week--pardon the term--religiously, and others who are not so regular. We gather and experience worship through word and song. I can't speak for others, but I know I left inspired, enlightened, humbled.
The final word of, "amen" was spoken at the pulpit. We stood and wished each other a merry Christmas and said we'd all meet next year and do it all over again. Until next year, may your days be merry and bright, and my all your vocal pitches be right.
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