OASIS IN TIME - PALMS, PRAYER, AND PRAISE

 

 

The men and families of His Voice had enjoyed the fellowship of believers at a Palm Springs morning worship service and later in the afternoon with appreciative retirees of Hallmark Palm Springs.  As the men's chorus entered the spacious sanctuary of the Desert Palms Oasis Adventist Church, Associate Pastor Paul Savino welcomed the men to Sabbath vespers, Saturday, March 15, 2014. 

On the outside of the church facing the busy thoroughfare, three crosses framed its windows accented by the trumpeting angels of Revelation.  But it was inside the sanctuary across a crowd of pews that the visitors noticed an intriging and colorful picture beckoning them, titled the "Lighthouse of the Valley Prayer Wall."  From a distance one could see a luminous gold cross hovering above a tiny lighthouse surrounded by dark blue swirls of color but on the surface of the poster in bold black ink were written many words, people's names, precious friends heavy on the hearts of the caring church family. 

As the vespers began, the men of His Voice surrounded the listeners singing, "Holy, Holy, Holy" with Director Michael Naluai leading their voices, at first very soft and then swelling to mighty praise.  Then the men gathered on the podium steps as Pianist Jerry Albritton touched the grand piano keys introducing songs of praise to God.  The concert continued and the men, though weary from many miles and hours of singing, lifted their hands and voices in joyful praise.  It was indeed a very good Sabbath day, an oasis in time to come close to the God.




Along with a thriving church family of 400, they also have two sucessful youth ministries, Desert Adventist Academy and Boehm Child Development Center. Church website > http://palmdesertoasis.adventistfaith.org/   Academy website > http://desertadventist22.adventistschoolconnect.org/ and Child Development Center website >
 http://www.boehmcc.org/  

 

This picture of the Good Shepherd, which is actually a carpet designed by Andre',
 greeted us as we entered the foyer of the church.



Director Mike singing "Champion of Love"

The hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" with the singers circling the group, blessed all.



Pianist Jerry Albritton at the grand piano

 

His Voice singing in Desert Palms Oasis sanctuary



Director Mike Naluai and Second Tenor Mario Rocha sing a duet in "Satisfied"



Here are a few of the listeners who enjoyed a beautiful musical Sabbath vespers



First Tenor Ron Tkalec singing "A Sinner Saved by Grace"

 

A few years back, the "Lighthouse of the Valley" prayer wall was hung in many churches across the Coachella Valley.  Faiths of all kinds were encouraged to write the names of people they had heavy on their hearts.  At the Adventist Church in Palm Desert some people listed on the prayer wall have passed away, others have turned out to be beautiful answers to prayer, shown by gold cross stickers. 




Here is Palm Desert Oasis Lighthouse of the Valley prayer wall close up ... notice the names with crosses ... beautiful answers to prayer!



The Desert Palms Oasis church is the winter church home for many folks from the north who are seeking a warmer winter.  These "Snow Birds" from Seattle were gracious enough to stop and pose for a picture.

Photos and story by Nancy Troyer, His Voice Communications

For more information: HisVoiceNews@aol.com

His Voice men's chorus website: www.HisVoice.us

 



HOME AT HALLMARK PALM SPRINGS

 

After His Voice finished their morning worship concert at the Palm Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church on South Sunrise, they traveled up the street to Hallmark Palm Springs, an exclusive assisted living facility with beautiful views of the mountains around Palm Springs.  The men's chorus began their concert around 2:30 PM and enjoyed interacting with the residents in their entertainment room.  Enjoy the photos below


A view of the mountains from the entrance of Hallmark Palm Springs.



Hallmark Palm Springs is an exclusive Assisted Living Facility at 344 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs

(760) 322-3955 -  Website www.hallmarkpalmsprings.com

 

A view of the afternoon concert from the hallway...

 

The story is in the hands ...

 

Director Mike leading from the first class section

 

The Hallmark residents joined in, too!



Singing with gusto, L-R: Leonard Kuninobu, Rad Krkljus, Frank Hartog,

Harold VanDyke, Sherman Jefferson, Don Troyer, and Sid Shipman

 

Leonard Kuninobu and Jerry Albritton at the piano

 

Mario Rocha singing solo

 

Happy to be singing ... Leonard Kuninobu, Rad Krkljus, Frank Hartog, Harold Van Dyke.



Kay and Linda, enjoying the afternoon concert together



His Voice Tenor Bob Ferguson greeting a resident following the concert.

 

On the road again ... headed for Palm Desert for a vespers concert
L-R: Don Troyer & Sherman Jefferson

 



WORSHIP IN SCRIPTURE & MUSIC AT PALM SPRINGS

 

Saturday, March 15, 2014, His Voice drove down the mountain to worship with the residents of the Coachella Valley.  In the morning, they shared the gospel with the Seventh-day Adventist congregation of the Palm Springs at 620 South Sunrise Way.  As so often happens in Palm Springs, the sanctuary was filled with "snow birds" who come every winter to warm up - some as far away as Canada . Before His Voice began their worship concert, Pastor Mike Leno spoke on the "Letter to a Chosen Lady" spoken of in the second book of John. 

 

After a bountiful potluck of vegetarian casseroles and delicious desserts at the Palm Springs church, the men's chorus sang to the senior residents of Hallmark Palm Springs and then drove on to Palm Desert for a vespers concert at the Palm Desert Oasis Adventist Church.  Pictures from those concerts will appear in a separate news story.

 

If you would like to view this beautiful morning worship service, including Pastor Leno's sermon (Worship in Scripture) and the His Voice concert (Worship in Music) go to http://palmspringsadventistchurch.com/dir/videos/

 

We hope you enjoy the photos below.  The first photo is of the Psalm Springs Adventist Church on South Sunrise Way.

 

L-R: His Voice Director Michael Naluai, Palm Springs Adventist Church Pastor Mike Leno, and His Voice Pianist Jerry Albritton.  All ministers of the Good News about Jesus Christ.




Director Mike Naluai receiving an appreciation "Dove Award" 

from Dan Redmon of Destination Sabbath School.

His Voice Baritone & Scheduling Director Gary Kerstetter (center) introducing the men of His Voice

 

The spacious Palm Springs sanctuary was filled with "snow birds" from as far north as Alberta, Canada

His Voice Director Michael Naluai singing from the heart



His Voice Pianist Jerry Albritton sharing an inspirational piano solo

The His Voice Quartet harmonizing, L-R: Bob Opp, Jay Robinson, Zeke Vieira, and Ron Tkalec

Director Mike leading the congregation in several well known hymns

His Voice 2014 President Sherman Jefferson offering the benediction



His Voice CDs, "Written in Red" and "Almighty God" were in the foyer for folks to take His Voice home with them

 

After the worship service, the men of His Voice were happy to meet Jan Lind, the daughter of the late Gospel music composer/arranger/singer Wayne Hooper *(see link to bio at end of article). L-R: Ron Tkalec, Director Michael Naluai, Rad Krkljus, Mario Rocha, Bob Ferguson, Pianist Jerry Albritton, Leonard Kuninobu, Sherman Jefferson, Zeke Vieira, Jan Lind - Wayne Hooper's daughter, Don Troyer, Harold Van Dyke, Bob Opp, Jay Robinson, Frank Hartog, Dale Anderson, Cleban Dias, Sid Shipman, Gary Kerstetter, and Chris Christopher (seated).

His Voice Baritone Don Troyer with the hospitable Weaver family



New friends holding His Voice CDs

His Voice Tenor Dale Anderson with an old friend



Happy worshipers sharing His love in their smiles

"What matters most, is not our length of days, but what love and beauty we have left behind."  - W.H.

*Wayne Hooper, Biography > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Hooper

Watch the video of the His Voice Concert in Palm Springs, March 15, 2014 worship service >
http://palmspringsadventistchurch.com/dir/videos/



Photos and story: Nancy Troyer, His Voice Communications

For email inquiries: HisVoiceNews@aol.com  (or) website > www.HisVoice.us

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP AT SADDLEBACK

Tuesday evening, February 25, 2014, His Voice traveled south into Orange County for their second visit to the faith community of Saddleback.  This evening they arrived at Clubhouse 7 off Moulton Parkway in Laguna Woods in time to enjoy some good food and friendly faces before the concert. 

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The evening concert "A Night of Worship" began with His Voice surrounding the colorful tables full of chatting guests and filling the room with the rich sound of men's voices as they sang at first softly and then filling the whole room with the grand praise of,  "Holy, Holy, Holy."

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Toward the end of the concert, Saddleback Pastor Dick Whitton lead those gathered in a Communion service with small glasses of grape juice and single discs of soup crackers as he read the story of the Last Supper. 

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Some of the community heard His Voice earlier in January and enthusiastically shared with the men some of their favorite songs from the "Written in Red" and "Almighty God" CDs.  Others came for the first time and were delighted to receive gift CDs to take His Voice home with them. 

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Although, the journey  down the crowded freeways into Orange County was long, the evening interwoven with praises to God, words from the Holy Scripture, and prayer circles with new friends were sweet reminders of the presence of Jesus.  

 

Below are a few photos from that evening.  

 

His Voice singing for the faith community of Saddleback - Laguna Woods, Clubhouse 7, 24111 Moulton Parkway

 

Entry way to clubhouse

Even though it was a long trip, Tenor Bob Ferguson

 was grateful to have arrived safe and sound

Saddleback Pastor Dick Whitton conferring with

 Director Michael Naluai before the concert

 

His Voice enjoying the honor of being first in line

Good food and friends - a night of plenty!

 

Pianist Jerry Albritton dining with new friends

Bass Tom Tillinghast (L) and the other men of His Voice

beginning the Night of Worship with "Holy, Holy, Holy"

Eager hands clapping in appreciation

 



Tenor Mario Rocha singing to the attentive listeners of Saddleback - Laguna Woods

His Voice quartet blend in melody under the director of their leader Mike,

 L-R: Jay Robinson, Bob Opp, Zeke Vieira, and Ron Tkalec

 

Singing along, "Soon and Very Soon We Are Going to See the King"

Director Mike and Baritone Don Troyer sharing the mission of His Voice

Pastor Dick Whitton greeting his congregation and thanking His Voice during the Night of Worship



Pastor Whitton raising his cup as he shares the Gospel story of the Last Supper

 

A Saddleback deacon holding the communion tray as Pastor Whitton speaks

 

Singers Harold Van Dyke and Bob Ferguson greeting listeners as they leave

Director Mike greeting a dear sister and brother in Christ

 

Bass Leonard Kuninobu and his wife Shelley

A happy Saddleback sister who was so enthusiastic about CD songs she had been

listening to since the  January concert. L-R: Rad Krkljus, Bob Opp, Carolyn, and Don Troyer

Bass Frank Hartog handing CD to lady

Tenors Rodney Knight and Jay Robinson visiting with lady



Two Happy Ladies with their new CDs



Pastor Dick Whitton was still smiling following the Night of Worship, as he
 talked with Tenor Ron Tkalec and Director Michael Naluai following the concert



Bass Don Troyer with the happy ladies of Saddleback

Following the Night of Worship the men of His Voice included a sister requesting special prayer.

THE PERFECT ENDING TO A NIGHT OF WORSHIP

The His Voice circle of prayer, a weaving of hearts and souls, in communion with a loving and listening Heavenly Father

 

Photos and Story by

Nancy Troyer, His Voice Communication

HisVoiceNews@aol.com

 

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