WOW! Saturday, September 22, more than 400 singers joined in song at Church on the Mall for their fourth "mass" rehearsal for One Joyful Choir -- a benefit concert that will be held at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, November 17, at 3 p.m. What an amazing sound!
The photos below show a bit of the commitment and enthusiasm ...
Tell everyone to get tickets, for this is an event not to be missed! Tickets are available through the Kimmel Center box office --
www.kimmelcenter.org Tickets for groups of 8 or more can be purchased through ticketphiladelphia.com
Since this is a benefit, and all proceeds are going to five missions of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, if you are able to buy an ad for the program book, be a sponsor, or purchase a VIP ticket that includes lunch at the top of the Kimmel Center in their Terrace Garden, please contact 215-348-3890.
The mission projects are: The John Gloucester House, Chester Eastside Ministry, the Habitat for Humanity Pt. Breeze project, Camp Kirkwood in the Poconos, and urban ministry grants.
One Joyful Choir is also a great representation of the presbytery's new "missional" focus. We're getting to know one another, working together on a common project, and having a wonderful time getting to know one another better.
There are more than 20 directors of music participating in OJC, along with six ministers.
AND, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be an EXPO/festival across the street from the Kimmel at Broad Street Ministry. There will be seminars, exhibits, and demonstrations. Check out the Web site for more information.
Thanks to all of you for your fabulous volunteer efforts!
Linda Deeter

The music is incredible!