AGO Hymn Festival at St. Mark's on Sunday, Sept. 28th

The Jacksonville chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host a hymn festival at St. Mark's on 9/28/08 at 7:00 p.m. The festival, titled "Water Music: A Hymn Festival for the River City" will feature improvisations by Andrew Clarke of Riverside Presbyterian Church and congregational hymns accompanied by organists from the local area who are also members of the chapter.

Some of the hymns are "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Nettleton)," " Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Melita)," " Shall We Gather at the River (Hanson Place) and, "Baptized in Water (Bunessan)". There is no charge, but an offering will be taken for the work of the chapter.

A reception will follow in Hart Hall. Come sing with us! These hymns are old favorites that everyone will enjoy!

Bach Vespers November 9, 2008

This is an invitation to join with the choir of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in singing a Bach Vespers service. This event coincides with the 70th anniversary of St. Mark's. We will be singing cantata no. 93, "Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten." (Sorry, no umlauts available!)

Rehearsals will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct. 11, Oct. 25, and Nov. 1. The dress rehearsal with orchestra will be Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The vespers service will be Sunday evening, November 9th, at 6:00 p.m.

If you are interested in singing this music by one of the church's greatest composers, please contact Tony Cruz at vespers@comcast.net.