Crowds Brave Monsoon Conditions
The evening of October 27th proved to be unbelievably wet and cold, nevertheless for those who braved the elements and ventured to the Bishops Stortford Methodist Church, there was warmth and encouragement in abundance. The event was the annual Bible Society praise concert which has, over the years, been regularly supported by the bands presence. In fact only a few weeks before, an ensemble from the band, had supported another Society function in the town.
The band presented a varied programme featuring old and new music from its repertoire. Solos were presented by Dave Thomas (cornet), Jim Rogers (flugel horn), Caroline Seredynski (piano), Brian Huke (vocal), James Adcock (euphonium) played Commitment, deserving particular commendation having been suffering from flu for several days. Well received also was local trombonist Don Jenkins with a magnificent rendition of Londonderry Air with band accompaniment.
Band pieces included a Disney Fantasy, The Witness, and Swedish Hymn. In conclusion the band played the plaintiff David Catherwood arrangement of Come Home followed by George Marshall’s rousing Army of the Brave.
Bible Verse of the Day
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.
