The Singing Christmas Tree 2015- Davis Girls

MJ delights in the opportunity to enjoy drama and singing for Jesus

Loving how the light design, set design, photography, fog, costumes, orchestra, choir, drama, 400 volunteers and choreography all come together

My girls are not dancers. Their talents and interests lie elsewhere. Yet, as I hang out tights to dry each night, I feel gratitude that we have this opportunity to share in a performance experience together this special week of our holiday season.

Primping backstage

Flashbacks of years past while waiting in the wings: Mary Did You Know? Hallelujah Light Has Come, I Have Seen the Light

First year with ribbons

Gratitude that I can pass on what I have learned to a younger generation of worship dancers

 

The Singing Christmas Tree- The Promise

 

It is pure joy to me to worship the Lord through dance, especially alongside sisters-in-Christ who also feel His pleasure through worship arts. I am humbled when someone stops to ask me a question about the symbolism of this piece. After whirling and singing hallelujahs, why do I pick up the stick of suffering and bondage again at the end of the dance?

Here's my response. Circumstances may not change. Many of the Israelites never saw the promise of God come to fruition with their own eyes in their own lifetimes. They remained slaves and were still under oppression. But, knowing that That Day was coming made all the difference. There is joy in the hard journey of life because of who He is. His presence brings joy in the midst of sorrow. He chose to enter in to our beautiful, crazy broken world and save us. Immanuel, Our God is with us!

Three friends told me that they were moved to tears watching us express love for Jesus. On the other hand, one minister in our church asked if we were "the dark angels". Too much Stars Wars in the media, or some people are just not as moved by the arts!

 

The Music of Christmas

The moment when all the candles are lit and raised during "Silent Night"

Guitar and lessons for Christmas

Voice and piano with Miss Kate and dreams of moving to Hollywood

 

 

Becoming brave, doing solo recital work in PCA concert

 

Brennan has spent the fall Muy Thai fighting, training, and playing the cello.

Am I the only one who thinks this is an intriguing combination?

 

RNE Orchestra Winter Concert carpool buddies (and "competitors" since birth)

HOPE Assembly

 

An amazing Regional Orchestra concert

 

Keeping Christmas: Parties

 

Blessed by the gathering of my heathy family and friends

Mocking my brother's ugly sweater festive attire

Requiring dinner guests to "sing for your supper" and enjoying the sound of united voices singing grace

Bolstered by the loving support of my Soul Sisters

Old friends

New friends

Rocking a friend's hand-me-down footie pajamas

We went to see Star Wars for the kids' birthdays.

It was more of a trip down memory lane for us than them, I think.

One of our young guests declared that going to hang out with us was one of her holidays traditions. This made me smile. A girl after my memory capturing heart.

Playing a board game around the kitchen table on New Year's is all the nightlife we need.