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On Sunday 9/25/2011 Paul Stock, a missionary who ministers in Pakistan, gave us a taste of a Pakistani Christian Service. He led us in songs (some in a Pak language) and even dance. Videos of the entire service can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   The 5th Annual Pipe Organ Festival was held here this Sunday (9/25/2011)  Click HERE for videos   ...   Sunday September 18th at 7 PM there was a "Kick-Off" concert in our sanctuary , for Community Awareness Week. The concert featured IHS students and alumni. A freewill offering was held during the concert to benefit the Ionia Commission on Aging in its fight against cancer. Click HERE for videos  ...   The November ~ December 2011 Newsletter is now online   Click Here or "Newsletter" on the menu bar above this  message    ...   Music on the Green 2011 started on Tuesday, June 14th, featuring the Ionia High School Jazz Band! Click HERE for videos   ...    On Good Friday (April 22) there was a special service at 12 noon with guest speaker Drew Spanding, founder of "Big Ticket Festival".  Videos from that service can be viewed by clicking HERE ...  On Sunday (April 17) our choir presented the Easter Cantata: "A Time for Alleluia" at both our Traditional and Contemporary Services. A video can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...  On November 6 the 4th Annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival was held in our Sanctuary. Video selections can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   On Sept. 19 Brill Family & Friends gave a concert in our sanctuary for the benefit of the Pipe Organ Festival. Videos from the concert can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   The Ionia High School Jazz Band went, once again, to Detroit to participate in the International Jazz Festival on Labor Day. A special "Send Off" concert  was held on September 3 at 7 PM   Click HERE for videos ...   We now have a Facebook page. Click  HERE to view   ...   DVD videos and audio CDs of our traditional service are available at no cost in the hall outside the sanctuary. We encourage you to share our services with your friends, particularly those who are unable to attend our services            



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The praise band "Revive!" sang 4 songs:
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
"Nothing But the Blood of Jesus"
"Old Rugged Cross"
"At the Cross I Bow My Knee"

The band members are:

Doug McPhearson
Doris McPhearson
Steve Grody
Heather Johnson
Elisha Stock
Kim Paton


Pat Cherpes sang:
"10,000 Angels cried"

The Liturgical Dancers
"Girls of Grace":
"At Your Feet"

Kayla Epps
Tiana Wireman
Kaitlin McClain
Alex Hunt

The Wesley Trio sang:
"Beneath the Cross"

Pastor Larry Brown
Sue Manciu
Mindy Talbot

Our Good Friday Community Service was held on April 22, 2011
Click on the highlighted song titles to view videos
The entire service is available on DVD at the church.