On Sunday evening the York St Church of Christ Eureka Carols were held in the North Gardens Reserve Lake Wendouree. The day started with a few spits of rain, but by late afternoon the drizzle had subsided and the cast/tech/crew pushed full steam ahead to put the final pieces together.
1. FINDING GOLD – COLOR THEME GOLD
Gold represents the King and royalty
2. FINDING FRANKINCENSE – COLOR THEME PURPLE
Frankincense represents priesthood
3. FINDING MYRRH – COLOR THEME BLUE
Myrrh represents death
4. FINDING THE STAR – COLOR THEM SILVER
The star leads us to Jesus
In each segment, lighting and costumes were changed based on the color themes. The crowd was invited to join in singing various carols that represented each theme. There was dancing, and singing from various groups such as the Jayde Calisthenics Club, and solos such as Lauren Evans and the Sweet Monas and Rachael Walters with her music team. It was a truly spectacular night as the story unfolded.
An easy favourite of the night, was when a young teenager, James Kernick sang a beautiful rendition of “Wonderful Merciful Saviour”, backed by all the soloists who had performed earlier in the evening.
This night could not have been done without all the sponsers, leaders, sound and tech crew, costume, stage, and prop coordinators, advertising and promotion people, performers, volunteers and hours of preparation. We thank all those people that put their heart and soul into making this evening a success!!!
We have much to be thankful for! PRAISE GOD FOR ALL OF IT!
*Thanks to Sarah Clark for the photos
Here is an excerpt from Emily Drough's Blog that captures the essence and the history of the Eureka Carols:
"Last night I attended the Eureka Carols. It...has become quite a significant community event. The carols started forty years ago in my grandmother's backyard. Just a few friends around the piano for a sing-along and a simple string of lights has grown into something quite extraordinary.
I think that one of the reasons that it has not only survived for so long, but has also grown is that a sense of community has been nurtured. The church has made a conscious effort to serve the community with the event. While they maintain creative control they work hard to partner with other churches, businesses and the broader community. They have had a long partnership with 3BA radio and the carols is used to raise funds for the 3BA Christmas appeal which is in conjunction with the Salvation Army, Anglicare, UnitingCare and St Vincent de Paul.
It was a great night and it highlighted the way in which individuals, businesses, churches and other organisations can band together to have a positive impact on the community.
One of the other reasons that I had such a good time at the carols is that I love singing and I love singing traditional Christmas songs. My all time favourite is 'O Holy Night'. For me it distils the essence of my faith.
'Truly He taught us to love one another,His law is love and His gospel is peace.Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother.And in His name all oppression shall cease. '
There is nothing better then a mass of people singing 'Fall on your Knees, O hear the angels sing' at the top of their lungs.
If you close your eyes you can hear the angels...
I would like to add my thanks to every one who was involved. This event consumes the committie for a year but without the support of the hundreds of people from several church's it could never happen.
ReplyDeleteThats a beautiful way to put it em. and i completely agree. Good job all involved, splendid and joyful night! Mel Hill
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