Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Give Thanks

"The promise of living
With hope and Thanksgiving
Is born of our loving
Our friends and our labor"
- The Promise of Living
Music by Aaron Copeland, words by Horace Everett

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Praise and Thanksgiving

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Four faith communities came together at the First Presbyterian of Encino for a service of thanksgiving on Sunday Nov. 22. The combined choirs of St. Mel, Valley Beth Shalom, St. Mary's Holy Catholic Assyrian Church and the First Presbyterian of Encino were united in singing Deo Dicamus Gratias (conducted by Francesco), Mi Sheberach (conducted by Dr. Noreen Green) and Grace (conducted by Janet Vrudyny).

A special Thanksgiving reception followed in the Fellowship Hall after the congregation sang "Shalom, Chaverim".

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Buon compleanno!

Last Thursday's choir practice was not just all work.  We celebrated Francesco's birthday!  Chilled champagne, appetizers, cake, yummm! ...and we even found the perfect conductor's hat.