The Coshocton Community Choir has rescheduled their Newcomerstown concert to this Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The choir, under the direction of Charles R. Snyder, will share selections from its Christmas concert, 'The Work of Christmas' which will feature a sacred choral music, including arrangements and settings of familiar hymns, classical and popular works, spirituals and more.
The concert venue is St. Paul Lutheran Church which is located at 121 South College Street in Newcomerstown. The Church is handicapped accessible. No tickets are necessary but a freewill offering will be accepted to help support the ministry of the Coshocton Community Choir. All are welcome to attend the concert on Saturday, December 20, at 7:00 pm. Additional information is available by calling the Church office (open 9:00AM - 12:00PM) at 740-498-6682.
Snyder shared that he is always looking for new lenses through which to view the Christmas story. "This theme is a viewpoint we haven't explored before," continued Snyder. "That first Christmas, everyone was working. From Mary to the shepherds to the angels - they were all hard at work. The work of Christmas that began that night is not done yet. There are still opportunities for us to do 'the work of Christmas' through acts of kindness and love."
At this concert, the Choir will invite the audience to join in singing several carols including 'Silent Night' and 'Joy to the World!' "I think you will enjoy 'The Shepherd's Story,'" added Snyder. "A few other pieces of note include 'Mary Did You Know?', 'On Christmas Night', 'Lift Up Your Heads, from 'Messiah'; and Garry Cornell's 'One Perfect Flower'. The Community Choir will also surround the audience at the church for our traditional Christmas concert blessing, 'Stay With Us'."
Snyder shared that he and the choir hope this concert will be a break for concert goers from 'the work' of getting ready for Christmas. "We want it to recharge your batteries and fill your soul," he said. "May it help you do all the things on your 'to-do' list in such a way that your 'work of Christmas' is done with renewed enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you and singing for you."
The Coshocton Community Choir is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and meets expenses involved in preparing for concerts each year through its patrons’ contributions and donations at concerts. For more information about the Choir and upcoming concerts, visit CoshoctonCommunityChoir.org, or call 740-623-0554.