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Focus on Worship
Everlasting Light Christmas Concert 2019

This was a very High Sabbath delivering a blessed sermonette of our Everlasting Light
Weekend indeed. Pastor Chris because truly Jesus is the light and our reason why we
Buttery delivered a powerful have such peace. You reminded us that darkness can-
message on abiding in Christ not overcome the light but light has destroyed darkness
Sabbath morning and excitedly forever. Wow what splendid participation during the
reminded us to attend “Ever- congregational hymn and offering-amazing voice coming
lasting Light-The Promise of from Lead singer, Mr. Shawn Williams-thank you sir for
Christmas” Sacramento Central your presence. God has truly blessed these individuals to
Concert that evening. Entering the Sanctuary reminded me of my bring us to the foot of cross in humble thanksgiving. I
daughter’s wedding day-the butterflies in my stomach, the anticipa- mean seriously, could we just have a repeat of this event
tion, the people dressed beautifully and reverently for the occasion every Sabbath! I am inspired about getting to Heaven
just brought awareness that the night would be unforgettable! more than ever now. Oh how wonderful it will be to hear
With eagerness we all arrived and waited patiently for the curtain heavenly music live in person every day! Iline Henda did
to open. What a lovely opening surprise by our master of ceremo- an outstanding job of directing and getting this concert
nies- Kula Addy as she so lovingly welcomed all guests present underway. Each choir was prepared and professional
followed by Pastor Mike Thompson leading out with a beautiful and behind the scenes with sound check, technicalities
prayer of thanksgiving to our Lord. The perfect welcome song to and cameras was on par. It was evident to all present
our Savior , “O come, O come, Emanuel” calmed all nerves immedi- that the Holy Spirit was there leading the entire night,
ately and Roderick Hall deserves a jewel on his crown for the hard touching every heart and bringing joy to each individual.
work and impressive angelic music on the piano! Mrs. Jennifer We all loved the Mass Choir singing Hallelujah Chorus
Buttery and John Hinestrosas sang a duet to “The Child of Light” at the end of the grand finale. Tears of joy flowed down
that reminded us all why were were there. Thank you narrators for and our hearts were grateful seeing so many beautiful
keeping us on our toes as you so eloquently voiced words of hope to faces worshiping our Creator. I am still in awe at the
each one of us. Our Sacramento Central Choir did not disappoint blessed results of such an amazing, inspiring, magnifi-
with beautiful songs such as “longing for the light”, “shepherds and cent night of worship to our King. If you were unable to
angels”, O Holy Night, “Jesu Joy”, and “Everlasting Light” Finale. make it, you can go to www.livestream.com/saccentral
Our Children’s Choir was the cutest and purest voices in the room and search the archives for December 07, 2019. So
that night and wow what a majestic rendition of “Lord Most High” many people to thank and all the people that donated
by Anthem of Praise choir conducted by Icha Purba. JeAnn Davis homemade desserts and the staff that prepared the
sang her heart out with “Love made a way” and we were pleasant- beautiful table. Thank you so much for this night, all of
ly surprised by the cool voices coming from center church by our you. Listen to what some concert goers had to say about
African Style Mix Quartet-amazing! The Moriah Heights Orchestra the evening;
was the sound of perfection as they played harmoniously “you are
my all in all” as well as “Jesu Joy”. We most definitely will never Elizabeth Renfigo: “WOW!!! Tonight's concert was one
tire of listening to Miss Sandra Ferreira as she sang “O Holy Night” of the most beautiful we have ever heard!”
with such passion. Thank God for Hope Quartet, our own Heav- Donna Sutro Brazil: “It was outstanding!”
enly Praises Choir and our Young Adult Choir for blessing us by Nany Ong Zellitti: “Our concert was a success, Praise
bringing us Hope of our coming Savior. Of course, we must have the Lord!
James Aldrich play on his cello more often at special music because Liviu Ilyes: “Beautiful Concert! By Imelda Leyva
that sound brings peace and joy. Thank you Pastor Buttery for Lin Seiler: “Amazing!”

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