Revelation 11:15  ¹⁵ Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,¹ and he will reign forever and ever."

Revelation 19:6  ⁶ Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying out, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Revelation 19:16   ¹⁶ On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, "King of kings and Lord of lords."

            This is a popular time of year to hear Handel’s Messiah being played on the radio, TV, or even sung by many a church choir.  A few weeks ago, I was sent a link in an email to a performance of the Hallelujah Chorus in the Macy’s Department store in Philadelphia, PA.  This performance was part of the “Random Acts of Culture” that the Knight Foundation puts on across the country (www.knightarts.org).  All the singers are dressed as regular shoppers (spread out among actual shoppers) who begin to sing as the organist plays.

As we approach Christmas later this week, I hope this video too can be inspiring to you.  Remember that people stand up for the Hallelujah Chorus out of habit (just a reminder for those of you at work that don’t want to get laughed at   ).  The Opera Company of Philadelphia is being accompanied by the famous Wanamaker Organ.  Enjoy!

In our prayers this week:  Norm, Jane, and Jane’s Parents, Charles, Ann, and Scott.  Also, we have a lot of family and friends of the congregation that are sick.  We pray for a quick healing for all of them.

God’s Peace,