Sunday, September 21, 2014

HIS VOICE BEGINS FALL SEASON IN HEMET


The sun was already rising over Lambs Canyon, Saturday morning, the 13th of September, 2014,  as the men and families of His Voice  traveled into sunny San Jacinto Valley.  Not so many years before, stagecoaches filled with eager travelers followed the same route descending into the fertile valley where the ancient Soboba Cahuilla tribes stood in the shadow of the  majestic 10,833 feet high Mount San Jacinto.  The well traveled trail would eventually connect the high speed freeways of Interstates I-10 and I-15 linking Hemet with Riverside and San Diego's growing metropolises.

This late summer day,  Director Michael Naluai and his men of His Voice shared the Gospel of Christ with four local communities throughout a very hot day: The Seventh-day Adventist Church morning worship hour, Manor Care and Emeritus of Hemet afternoon concert sings, and Cornerstone Church vespers.

Below are some photos capturing the Spirit and Grace of that Sabbath day.

11:00 AM  HEMET SDA CHURCH WORSHIP CONCERT - 95 F
The congregation warmly welcomed the mens chorus - in a big way, too!







This beautiful stain glass window of The Good Shepherd
graced the front of the spacious sanctuary
His Voice Director Michael Naluai leading the congregation in song

Director Mike singing "Champion of Love"
A rousing duet with Director Mike & Tenor Mario Rocha
Hemet church deacon Stefan Pohrib looking over the three stacks of CD's displayed as crosses on the His Voice CD table.  New on the table is Pianist Jerry Albritton's new CD, "Lord, Lift Us Up" placed in the center of the other His Voice CD's, "Almighty God" and "Written in Red"
His Voice Bass Rad Krkljus and Julie Gwinn greeting folk at the CD table

A grateful Hemet couple pose with their gift CD
Above: Tenor Rudy Gumangan with friends visiting in Hemet from his church
Below: The Hemet Church gourmet chefs
 Above: Jeanne Miller's farewell cake.
Below: Jeanne sitting with her daughter, and grandson.
His Voice singing a special song for Jeanne Miller at the dinner in her honor.  Jeanne is a long-time member and leader at the Hemet SDA Church and this was her farewell luncheon.  Mrs. Miller is moving east to be with her daughter and family.
There were several tables laden with delicious looking casseroles.

His Voice had their own special table in the large fellowship hall

His Voice, literally, singing for their dinner
This welcoming photo of Jesus was shown inside the church sanctuary



2:30 PM: MANOR CARE OF HEMET - 104 F

HCR Manor Care Health Services, 1717 W. Stetson Avenue, Hemet, CA

Manor Care employees take a moment to listen to His Voice

The faithful wives of His Voice sitting on the side lines listening to their men

His Voice singing to the "big wheels" of Manor Care
His Voice singers Bob Opp and Zeke Vieira greet residents
Residents stayed by to be greeted by the singers

Baritone Don Troyer and Director Mike greet "Caroline"




3:30 PM: EMERITUS OF HEMET AFTERNOON CONCERT - 104 F
 
Emeritus of Hemet, 1177 Palm Avenue, Hemet, CA
His Voice gathered in the cool and cozy Emeritus community center for their afternoon concert
The inner courtyard of Emeritus of Hemet - six cottages circle the community center. Each named after a tree: Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Dogwood, Elm, Fir (see map on sign below).  To learn more about the unique senior living at Emeritus at Hemet, go to > http://www.emeritus.com

Emeritus at Hemet - SunWest Village Campus Map
Director Mike leading his senior choir...
...And the senior choir responds!
His Voice Bass Chris Christopher visits with an attentive resident

His Voice Basses Sherman Jefferson and Don Troyer pose with "Happy," the Marine

What a beautiful smile she blessed us with!

His Voice Bass Leonard Kuninobu reaches out to a Pirates fan

His Voice Tenors Rodney Knight and Sid Shipman greet residents
His Voice Tenor Bob Ferguson gives his right hand of friendship

Director Mike takes a well needed break and listens to Happy the Marine ...

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6:30 PM: CORNERSTONE CHURCH - 95 F
Cornerstone Church, 26089 Girard Street, Hemet, CA

His Voice in the beautiful Cornerstone sanctuary

Pianist Jerry Albritton's reflexion in a mirror as he plays the piano during the offertory.  
Jerry's CD, "Lord, Lift Us Up" is now available at His Voice concerts.
The Cornerstone congregation enjoying the vespers program
The view from the Cornerstone sound booth
Tenors Jay Robinson and Zeke Vieira sharing a duet
Julie Gwinn and His Voice Bass Rad Krkljus sharing His Voice CDs
The His Voice CD table ready to share with the congregation 
- each guest received a gift CD


"There'll be light in the sky from the palace on high
When I come to the end of the road . . . 
When the long day is ended, the journey is o'er.
I shall enter that blessed abode, 
and the Saviour I love, will be waiting for me,
When I come to the end of the road."

A.H. Ackley

Reporter Nancy Troyer
His Voice Communications
HisVoiceNews@aol.com 

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Amazing Day!