Arrangements are in process for the first area Messiah Sing In sponsored by the Harmonia Music Association in conjunction with the Lebanon Valley College Music Department. This presentation of Handel’s major work will be held in Miller Chapel on the LVC Campus on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3 PM. Dr. Mark Mecham, former past Chair of the Music Department will conduct with Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, Organist and Chairman of LVC’s Organ Department. Soloists are Jessica Weidman, Soprano; Amy Yovanovich, Mezzo/Alto; Jonathan Walker-Vankuren, Tenor; Jason Widney, Bass/Baritone and Christopher Campbell, Trumpet. A donation will be accepted in support of Harmonia’s Scholarship Fund. $2000 Scholarships are awarded annually to Lebanon County seniors who plan to be active in music in college.
Singers are cordially invited to join the chorus, No rehearsals. Just join the group and spend the afternoon singing Handel’s Messiah. To register and for more information, please email messiahsingin2023@gmail.com or by U.S. mail to Messiah Sing In, 1051 English Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042.
September 15th, 2022
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Sharing in the joy of others.
There are moments of celebration that our loved ones and family members experience-graduations, births, baptisms, and promotions. These are occasions that give us opportunity to offer congratulations and to share our heart-felt happiness with them.
This happened in Luke 1:58 when Elizabeth gave birth to a son when she was advanced in years. That son was John the Baptist. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.
If there is one thing happier than a happy occasion, it is the opportunity to share that joy with our loved ones.
Sharing in the joy of others is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships draws a lesson of love from the heart of the Father toward a Prodigal Son.
In Luke 15, the Prodigal Son returned home after squandering his wealth in a distant country.
His father embraced him with open arms and kisses. Then, he did something extraordinary. He called for a celebration.
He said in Luke 15:22, ‘“Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.”
Luke 15 is all about celebrating the lost being found. This is what happens in heaven whenever someone turns to the Lord.
Celebrating changed lives by the Gospel is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
