PIATIGORSKY FOUNDATION CONCERT

AT NORTHMINSTER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 7PM

We are excited to again host a Piatigorsky Foundation concert at Northminster, the first since the beginning of the pandemic. On Thursday evening, December 8 beginning at 7:00 o’clock cellist Evan Drachman and pianist Richard Dowling will present an hour-long concert in our sanctuary. The concert is free, and everyone is encouraged to come hear these two very fine musicians. Evan and Richard have both previously performed at Northminster to rave reviews.

Cellist Evan Drachman, Founder and Artistic Director of The Piatigorsky Foundation, has combined musical talent with artistic vision to create a rich and varied career. Mr. Drachman spends much of his time performing recitals, concerti and chamber music in the United States and abroad. The organization is named for Mr. Drachman’s grandfather, the famed cellist Gregory Piatigorsky. Evan typically travels with and performs on his grandfather’s Stradivarius cello, one of the very few Stradivarius cellos in existence.

Pianist Richard Dowling appears regularly across the United States in solo recitals, at chamber music and jazz/ragtime festivals, and as a guest soloist in concerto performances with orchestras. He has been acclaimed by audiences for his elegant and exciting style of playing which earns him frequent return engagements. An artist of international stature, Mr. Dowling has presented solo recitals in South America, the Far East, Australia, Africa, and Europe. He is also a versatile recording artist with over a dozen CDs of classical, chamber, ragtime, jazz, and popular music. Since joining the Foundation’s artist roster in 1994, Richard Dowling has performed well over 1,000 concerts across America as a soloist and in collaboration with cellist Evan Drachman and other Piatigorsky Artists.

Please plan to attend this special concert and spread the word among your friends and on social media. Let’s show Evan and Richard a warm and enthusiastic Northminster and North Louisiana welcome! To learn more about these artists and The Piatigorsky Foundation visit its website at www.piatigorskyfoundation.org.

Opening Hymn:  O How Shall I Receive You

As a German Lutheran pastor serving during the Thirty Years’ War, Paul Gerhardt’s trials were legion. In the midst of it all, he composed more than a hundred hymns, among them some of the finest and most

beloved in Christian hymnody. Sung to the tune, ST. THEODULPH, written by Melchior Teschner, 1615.

Gospel Acclamation       

D.H. Clark wrote the announcement and response to our Gospel lesson this morning. It reminds us that all that Jesus spoke was offered with love. We are to go out and share this love and be renewed.

Middle Hymn: Be the Change

In 2010, Marc Kaplan and Colin Britt set text attributed to Gandhi, to create this simple but beautiful song. The message is clear…you need to be the change you want to see in the world.

Anthem: For Such A Time

In 2007, this hymn was written by David Wright and the tune, BELOVED OF GOD, was composed by James Clemens, both born in 1966. D. H. Clark arranged the hymn for the Northminster choir for this second Sunday of Advent. We are all “beloved of God,” and must share it with the world.

Communion Anthem: E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come

This anthem was written in 1954 by American composer, Paul Manz. The text is taken from Revelations 22 and was adapted for this anthem by his wife, Ruth. This is a perfect anthem for Advent. It reminds us that Christ,” who was and is, and is to come”, loves us all.

Carol Celebration            

Hark the Herald Angels Sing/O Little Town of Bethlehem/Go Tell It On the Mountain

I look forward to sharing the second Sunday of Advent with you,

Debi  

December Mission Emphasis:

The Alliance of Baptist Offering



Please make checks payable to Northminster Church with the memo line "Alliance offering".

Last Sunday's Floral Offerings

Given to the Glory of God



The Hanging of the Green

Arrangements by

Peggy Caskey

Robert Crawford

Marilyn Decker

Richard Decker

PLEASE NOTE: When flowers are given in honor or in memory of someone, the flowers that day have been paid for by someone and not from the flower fund. 

Please allow the family to have first pick of an arrangement to take home before choosing some for yourself. Thank you!