Rescue Choir

Did you know we have a RESCUE Choir? We are so thankful for Sherry Mebs who has given our LifeChange men, women and children the gift of music. They are performing gigs of leading nursing home residents in carolling this month, and last night we had the priveledge of hearing them at the Women's Auxillery of the Rescue Mission (WARM). And yes, it was heart-warming.

Heather, our cook, who randomly dresses up as a princess on Fridays (but that's another blog) sewed them fleecy red toques and scarves, and off they go to tell the Christmas story.

We had just a brief sampling last night, and there was Carol, whose severe stutter magically disappears as she sings like an angel. Her toddler daughter, (also dressed like a princess, thanks to Heather) stood up there and rang those bells vigorously!

Derrick, who, along with being part of the choir, narrates the Christmas story for the performance, was able to put a scarf on Trapper, our "Mission" dog, who was inaugurated into the choir last night!

Ivan, who is waiting to get teeth, was the key performer for the song, "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth!" I have to say that one got quite the chuckle from us all!

Anyway, after WARM decorated (two trees and lots of lights and trinkets everywhere) in 45 MINUTES (Wow!) we were truly blessed to hear our own RESCUE choir give US the gift of music. Grace passed around various hand held noise maker instruments to the audience and many of us became part of the rescue choir!

Music and the arts are known to bring healing properties to those who are sick, both physically and emotionally. How thankful and blessed I am to see men, women and children like Carol, Ivan, Derek, and many more! actively participating in singing to the Lord. And I am sure giving back to the community by singing for seniors has enriched their lives and is making a difference.