PAST PERFORMANCES 2007

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DATE  EVENT  COMMENTS
Feb. 1-3, 2007
Steven Roberts 12th Annual Workshop

Comments and photos

Feb. 3, 2007
Steven Roberts 12th Annual Concert
March 24, 2007

Ministry for the blind concert
Emanuel Lutheran Church
3721 Modoc Road

Songs: Glory Glory, Plenty Good Room, Behold Zion, Blessed be the Name, Praise Medly, and I've Got Shoes

Backed by musicians Woody Demarco, Curt Crotzer, and Dave Bazinet, and directed by Yvonne Bazinet, the choir sang for a receptive audience of 60 parishioners and guests in Luther Hall. Soloists included Bob Swinney, Bill Marks, and the trio of Victoria Leon, Ann Lawler, and Cat Weeks. Thanks go to our hosts for providing a sit down tri-tip dinner topped off with cheese cake dessert. Seated at a front table was T.V. luminary Capt. George who, on the spot, invited the choir to sing on his channel 17 show. So keep a lookout for our next T.V. appearance.
Bill Marks, Choir Board Secretary

April 6, 2007

Good Friday Service

Second Baptist Church; 1032 E Mason

April 8, 2007

Easter Sunrise Service

Greater Hope Baptist Church
430 E. Figueroa Street.

Songs: Medly of: Oh Jesus, Calvary, Oh Jesus, He is Lord, Oh Jesus; Because He Lives and The Blood of Jesus Restoreth my Soul
April 22, 2007

Goleta Presbyterian Church


Songs: Perfect Praise, Total Praise, Be Thou Exalted, Blessed Be the Name, Til we Meet Again

I felt strongly that the choir sounded great. I was pround of the choir and happy to be part of it. The sermon had an uplifting message.
Doug Barteld, Choir Member

Having the choir sing for the morning service should be an annual event.
Curt Crotzer, Choir Bassist player and member of Goleta Presbyterian Church

On April 22, Innerlight provided the music for the Sunday morning worship service at Goleta Presbyterian Church. Being up front we were able to see the faces and feel the joyful response of the congregation. All the songs fit in beautifully with GPC's Earth Day service. The GPC children's choir sang "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands" (Innerlight joined the kids on the choruses, and enjoyed their song as much as the congregation did). Curtis Crotzer was the lead in "Blessed Be the Name", a song in the rousing gospel tradition that was obviously well received by the congregation. The last song, "Til we meet again" featuring Doug Barteld was very moving.

Here are a few of the things I heard from people as we left the Goleta Presbyterian Church sanctuary ."That was awesome." "Really enjoyed the Innerlight Choir." "Powerful." "What joy!" "Wow!" "I didn't know Curtis could sing like that!" And in GPC's May Tidings message, Pastor Steve Jacobsen said "I'm grateful to all the members of the Innerlight Gospel Choir, who blessed our service
two weeks after Easter."
Ann Lawler, Choir Member

May 26, 2007
Light of Christ Church
building fund

Songs: He Has Done Marvelous Things / Woke Up This Morning
Perfect Praise (Oh Lord, How Excellent), Plenty Good Room, I Got Shoes, Total Praise

I didn't know the choir could sing like that! How can I join?
Mary Glover, Audience Member

July 4, 2007

4th of July Parade
1 - 2 PM

Songs: Glory Glory, This Land is Your Land, This Little Light of Mine, Down by the Riverside, Battle Hymn, God Bless America, America the Beautiful

Choir comment: fun, fun

Watching the clapping, smiles, and warmth brings joy and it was absolutely awsome! Diane Kirkpatrick. Choir Vice President

I was impressed with the trolley decorations. It was time for the choir to be up front in the parade since they never even asked.
Paul Lamberton, Spirit of '76 organizer

July 21, 2007

Benefit for PVAC (Performing & Visual Arts Camp) a non-profit organization.

Marjorie Luke Therater

Songs alone: Done Made My Vow, He's All Over Me, Healing Songs with the kids...Shackles and Lean on me

Saturday night was fun for all the performers and the audience. The kids were wonderful! Dauri is doing a super job with our youth. Diane Kirkpatrick. Choir Vice President

Aug. 5,
2007

Rehearsal with the Unitarian Choir 9:30 AM
Service starts at 10:30

Songs: I Got Shoes and Done Made my Vow sung jointly with the Unitarian Choir and Healing sung alone.

The choir was amazing! The Unitarian Society picked up the songs reallly fast as they joined the Inner Light Choir for a mass choir, our musician, John Douglas was great and the Unitarian Society told me thay were really touched by the performance.
Rev. Peter Hernandez, Choir Music Director

Aug. 11 - 17, 2007

GMWA Workshop at
Disney World Florida

40th Annual GMWA Workshop

Comments and photos

Aug. 13, 2007

Fundraiser at Chili's Restaurant in Goleta

Aug. 26,
2007

Tent Revival Meeting
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
8180 Telephone Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004

Songs: Show Yourself Mighty, Oh Mary Don't you Weep, Battle Vidtory Medley, Done Made my Vow, He's all Over me, Healing and I Got Shoes.

The songs matched the message perfectly.
Rev. Pam Scott, Chaplain with Daybreak Ministries
After the concert one audience member said, "Thank you so much. That was wild!" Another audience member said, "We were just annointed by the choir."

Sept. 6, 2007
Thursday
Inner Faith Music Alliance
Church of God in Christ
236 E. Cota Street

Songs: Show Yourself Mighty, Blessed Be The Name, Done Made My Vow, I Got Shoes

"No matter where the choir is, they bring vitality and spirit to any gathering. The I.F.M.A. Revival was blessed and revived due in part to the music the choir brought!"
Rev. Peter Hernandez, Choir Music Director

Sept. 9, 2007
Sunday

Concert at Girsh Park in Goleta

We had a fun time and our 'exclusive' -- (IE small -- grins) audience seemed to have a good time to o! God always brings the ones who need to hear to share with us. Teri Cruz, Former Choir Executive Director

The musicians were fabulous! Ann Lawler, Choir Member

Songs Inner Light: Show Yourself Mighty, Oh Mary Don't You Weep, Battle Victory Medley, Blessed Be The Name, Total Praise

Songs Mama's Voices: I Will Sing Hallelujah, Just A Little Talk With Jesus, Chariot Is A Comin', Karamu, Standing In The Need

Songs Inner Light: Let It Rise, Praise Medley, Order My Steps, I Got Shoes

 

Sept. 16, 2007
Sunday
Social at Dorothy "the foot stomper" Shell's church
Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church in LA

Songs: I Got Shoes, Show Yourself Mighty, Order My Steps, Praise Medley, Done Made My Vow, Blessed Be The Name

Good music and wonderful people with a beautiful spirit throughout the whole event. We had a great time. Mark Sapp, choir member

Sept. 23, 2007
Sunday

Summerland Presbyterian Church
at Lookout Park overlooking the beach.

10:30 service/Pot luck after

Songs: Show Yourself Mighty, Down By The Riverside, Done Made My Vow, Healing, Praise Medley, Blessed Be The Name, I Got Shoes

Rain gave way to sunshine making this 1st day of Autumn glisten. The warmth came not just from the sun but also from the old fashioned country hospitality of the congregation and gusets. They joined us in jubilent praise as we stood around the keyboard singing Gospel songs. The pot luck after lived up to it's reputation of being prepared by "The exceptional cooks of the Summerland Church".
Sherry Campbell, member of the Choir board and Summerland church

Oct. 6
Saturday
Rummage Sale
Oct. 24 - 27, 2007
22nd Annual
Heritage Music Foundation
National Gospel Music Conference and Expo
with Dr. Margaret Douroux
Nov. 30
Friday
EF International English Language School; Chapala/Micheltorena
1421 Chapala
Songs: Joy, Sweet Little Jesus Boy, King of Kings, Oh Come all ye faithful, Go Tell it on the Mountain
Dec. 3
Monday

Benefit for Willbridge
at First Presbyterian Church

Dec. 10
Monday

Garden Court

Songs: Joy, Joy to the World (Whitney Houston), Sweet Little Jesus Boy, King of Kings, Oh Come all ye faithful, Go Tell it on the Mountain


Photos by Carole Sneathen

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