Thursday, December 31, 2009

Christmas Cantata 2009

The choir did a wonderful job presenting the Christmas cantata this year. The cantata was entitled Joy To The World and included many different styles of music.

Below you'll find some excerpts from the cantata.

This is Mary Was The First One To Carry The Gospel which is an upbeat song made popular by the Gaither Vocal Band.



This song is a medley containing What Child Is This? and Who Is This Child?. Ask any choir member - this was either their favorite song in the cantata, or their least favorite, and for many of us, that opinion changed from practice to practice :)

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Jillian's Baptism

During the service on December 27, Jillian was baptized. Rob was our guest speaker and performed the baptism.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Christmas Eve: Sweet Boy In The Hay

Caroline wrote the words and music for this song called Sweet Boy In The Hay and it was presented for the first time ever by Caroline and Robyn at our Christmas Eve service.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Youth 2009 Christmas Movie

At long last, we proudly present the 2009 Youth Christmas movie. If you missed the world premiere during the church service, now is your chance to enjoy the movie in the comfort of your own home.

Special thanks to Robyn for all of the hard work directing this play, and an even bigger thanks to all of the kids who worked so hard to make such a great movie.

The movie is presented in two parts and is about 20 minutes long. Thanks again - and we look forward to an even bigger production next year!!!

Part 1 (stops right before the appearance of the "wise guys")


Part 2 (begins with the appearance of the "wise guys")


As always, if you start playing the video, you can click on it to be taken to Youtube. There, you'll have some options to play the video in higher quality.

Monday, December 7, 2009

40th Birthday Party for Brian and Anthony

The church celebrated Brian and Anthony's 40th birthdays with a surprise party last night during Youth Group! It was a great way to welcome them to old age :)


Celebrity Stalking With Matt and Caroline

Matt and Caroline always enjoy stalking celebrities at concerts.


Matt with Sonya Isaacs from The Isaacs.


Caroline with her hero, Wes Hampton from the Gaither Vocal Band. Be sure to ask to see Caroline's autographed CD!! She's proud of that one!




One More Batch of Pictures From Gaither Homecoming

OK, one final batch of pictures from the Gaither Homecoming Christmas concert.



Hemenway members enjoying the concert in the 2nd row on the floor!!


Judi, this one's for you - this is Judi's new hero, David Phelps from the Gaither Vocal Band.

More Pictures From Gaither Homecoming 2009

Here's some more pictures from the concert!



Judi's new hero - David Phelps, singing O Holy Night.


Gloria Gaither sharing a Christmas message.



Gaither Vocal Band (David Phelps, Mark Lowry, Michael English, Wes Hampton and Bill Gaither)



Lynda Randle singing a stirring rendition of Go Tell It On The Mountain.



The Isaacs shared some bluegrass music, as well as some accapella favorites.

Gaither Homecoming 2009

Hemenway was well represented at the Gaither Christmas Homecoming concert last Saturday night. Ten church members were in attendance, sitting in row 2 on the floor!!! Here's a few pictures from the 3 1/2 hour concert!!



Russ Taff singing.


Buddy Greene - these guys were amazing playing guitar, harmonic and accordion!



Charlotte Ritchie singing a solo. She used to sing backup for Jeff and Sheri Easter.


Reggie and Ladye Love Smith singing a duet.


Bill Gaither showing off his infamous "Gaither Lights".