Have you ever experienced God's awesome presence
through music? If you were in attendance at the first annual
Multicultural Mission Resource Center Event: Peace to
God's People on Earth Songs of the Seasons from Many People
and Places on December 17, 2005, you most assuredly did.
Approximately 250 people attended to participate in this inspired
event-a concert that included 13 choirs all singing praise,
adoration and expectation in their mother tongue.
above: Choir of the Ecumenical Fellowship of
Indian Churches in Philadelphia singing in Malayalam. [More
Pictures]
The colors, sounds, and intonations were enough to make anyone
dizzy. It was truly a whole people coming together as God's
people-God's whole people-celebrating the One God who brings
us all together. It brought into clearer focus the beauty of
diversity as each group fed off of the Spirit of the last-all
the while bringing their own unique culture and character. It
is incredible the many sounds that a human mouth can make-the
deliberate contortions that create such awe-inspiring praise.
After the three-hour celebration everyone reassembled in the
Lull Lounge for a time of fellowship and food. Many of the choirs
brought epicurean delights to share, all from their own distinct
cultural background. The smells were enough to make even the
most unadventurous soul's mouth water. In addition, there was
a display of crafts representing the many regions of the world.
It simply added to the diverse and complex gathering of friends
that evening.
Next year the concert will happen again, God
willing, and I would encourage all and sundry to take part.
Thank you to all the choirs, musicians, volunteers, sound crews,
maintenance crews, and communications crews that made this possible.
Many people put much time, effort and energy into this witness-and
thank God-because the world is a richer place because of it.
Above Article by Danielle Miller
Music and Musicians in Philadelphia and surrounding
neighborhoods from Angola, Burma, Germany, India, Korea, Mayaumar,
Liberia, Mexico, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and Russia, and the
LTSP Seminary Choir presented Christmas songs and carols. The
event was a great success and will be held again on December
16th, 2006 in the Brossman Learning Center.
Participating Choirs and
Church Groups
