Witness through Song

Today, we have sung in the traditional and non-traditional venues. We had a serenade by a street performer as we enjoyed our beignets at Cafe du Monde. Andrew asked him if we could sing for him. What a great message we gave the other diners at the cafe and our new friend.

We performed for two assisted living facilities. Our audience was very attentive. One lady told me it was so professional! I told her it was because we have THE BEST choir director. The kids have never sounded better. Our quartet of Katie Bales, Jennifer DeHart, Garrett Chapman, and David Williford were impressive. Another resident asked their ages and said they were awesome. We performed with our bells without tables at one home as we were running late, and didn't take in the bell tables. The kids have been so flexible, and have had a great time with the performances.

Doug and Susan Shipman have provided two meals today, on the fly! It was delicious and everyone chipped in to help cook and clean up. Tomorrow we help at Second Harvest in New Orleans. We hope to do a little sight seeing as well.

The counselors want to thank Becky Ripley for our treat. She sent a "batch" of brownies for the only the counselor's consumption! Thanks Becky - they were delicious - notice I said "were".

Now a note from Kelsie...

After a restful night in the gorgeous city of New Orleans, the FCUMC youth choir headed to a breakfast of beignets at Cafe DU Monde, where we had a surprising experience. A New Orleans jazz musician, armed with a trumpet, a Jesus hat, and his voice, played and sang in front of the cafe to raise money and help rebuild his church. So the youth choir helped him out and sang part of "Praise His Holy Name." The man commented, "We're raising up Jesus down in New Orleans!" Later, we ate lunch and headed to sing twice. How blessed we are to share the love of Christ!

"I am the light of the world" - John 8:12