“Free Community Concert”

Our oldest daughter, Heather, loved to sing, she still does.  When she was growing up, she sang in the church choir, she sang in the school choir, she sang in the car, and she probably even sang in the shower.  One time on family vacation, Heather and her little sister sang the entire soundtrack to “Grease” at the top of their voices much to the chagrin of their daddy.  I have always thought my daughter had an angelic voice, but I am her mom, so what do I know.

However, the more she sang, the more people took notice.  People who know a good voice when they hear it and could encourage her talent.  By middle school, she was telling us she wanted to go to a particular college and sing in their choir and be one of their “singing ambassadors.”  So, we got behind Heather and supported her vocal training to help her make her dream come true.  We also began to attend some of these college concerts to help her hear and see and inspire her to keep her dream alive.  By the time she graduated High School, she was ready.  It was a proud moment when all her hard work and effort paid off.  She made the choir!!

I tell you all of this to invite you to a free concert this Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria (2727 Jackson Street).  The UL College Choir is about to go on a European tour and their Chamber Sings under the direction of Dr. William Plumber, wants to preview some of their music in front of a live audience.  Help me welcome these singing ambassadors to our city. Bring your friends who love music.  Bring that young hopeful who might also have a dream to sing in a college choir one day. You never know who you might inspire.

On the journey,

Ramonalynn Bethley

Ramonalynn Bethley is the pastor at First United Methodist Church of Alexandria. If you would like to contact Ramonalynn, please email her at DrRevRL@fumca.org

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