"Glory

to God in the Highest" is the theme of this year's choir worship

concerts at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, said

the congregation's minister of music, David Beecher. "The theme echoes

the song of the angels who announced Jesus, birth to the shepherds,"

he said.

"Gloria,"

of Glorias in a striking variety of styles. In addition, there will be

chorales, hand bell anthems, instrumental accompaniments, and an arrangement

of a Puerto Rican carol.

"Congregational

carols, scripture readings, and the Eucharist are integral parts of these

services," Beecher said, noting that they will take place at the

usual evening worship times: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday,

Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.

Also on Dec.

16, following the service, the church's youth will present their traditional

live Nativity near the corner of Ga. Hwy. 54 and Peachtree Pkwy. North

where the church is located.

"Vivaldi

has taken the liturgical text of our Hymn of Praise and set it to music,

one phrase at a time," Beecher commented. "It is music of great

vitality and energy, but there are also moments of astonishing beauty."

A listener's guide will help the congregation follow the passages.

The adult

choir and hand bell ringers have been working on these programs since

September, Beecher said, and wish to give them as gifts to the congregation

and the community. "Don't allow the busy-ness of the month to keep

you from experiencing the wonder of this music," he added.

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