Inspirational. Dazzling. Electric. Spirit filled. Those were just a few of the words I heard describing the TAB Youth Chorus concert at the ‘Make Change’ Conference on Thursday night. An overflowing crowd of 350 at the Performing Arts Theater attended the concert and there were many others watching outside on a large TV screen. From my perspective in the third row, the TAB Youth Chorus was at its best. The crowd of young people and their leaders were full of energy and enthusiasm and the TAB Youth Chorus seem to thrive in that environment. Every song, testimony, and movement was met with thunderous applause and ovation. Certain songs resonated in a special way-“Reign,” “He made a difference” (featuring our own dream girls Thandiwe, Shalini, and Sarai), “Who can satisfy” (Sarai) and “In the Sanctuary” were among the most appreciated- but every song seemed to add the last in raising the level of excitement and worship. I was full of godly pride in the group last night. In fact, I would have to say the TAB Youth Chorus never sounded better. It was a personal highlight in my service as an officer to be affiliated with the group (although my musical contribution was limited to a few attempts at clapping in rhythm with the group).
After a final ovation to end the concert, the members of the Youth Chorus were treated like celebrities by the young people from New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, and Fiji. We had 100 CDs for sale and they were all sold within about 20 minutes of the end of the concert. After the program the kids were ushered back to their rooms to pack and prepare for a 3:00 AM wakeup call and 4:00 AM ride to the airport for departure to Melbourne. I’ve had a lot of “high points” in my officership and particularly as the Corps Officer at the TAB, but the experience last night at this concert was right among the top. Rarely is experienced the raw joy and enthusiasm that was in the sanctuary of that concert hall last night. Worship took place.
Keep praying for us as we are praying for you.
Edward “Dusty” Hill, Captain
2 comments:
Thanks Pastor and Matt: We are enjoying and being blessed by your detailed reporting and the victories the Tabernacle Youth Chorus is experiencing. No doubt this will be a mountain top experience for all and will be remembered and talked about for a long time. This should charge each one's spiritual batteries to full and overflowing. Thanks for taking us with you via the Internet. We are anxious to hear from everybody about the trip when you return. May God continue to bless and keep you in His care. You are all in our prayers. Jeanie & Bob Lucas
Just wanted to say that I have had the privilege of hearing the group throughout Make Change, and again tonight at the concert in Melbourne. You did a great job - and I know that many of the youth I spoke to really enjoyed listening to you. And - you got to visit Healesville where I am the new officer! So wish I had been there so you could have come and prayed for the new initiatives to commence with children and youth in 2008! I was very impressed by the passion for God evident in the lives of the choir members. So...hopefully one day I can come visit Pasadena and speak with you all again!
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