NCC enjoyed a wonderful year of concerts, beginning in Severn, MD at Grace

Pointe Church of the Nazarene in September and going through August with

a concert at Mt. Gretna Bible Festival in PA on August 4th and a “2nd Edition”

concert at Montgomery United Methodist in Damascus, MD on August 17th to

help celebrate the church’s 175th Anniversary! Along the way, “2nd Edition” re-

turned to the U.S. Capitol to sing for the “Washington: A Man of Prayer” event

organized by Pastor Dan Cummins and Steve Amerson, and the entire Choir

enjoyed a wonderful winter retreat at ThorpeWood Lodge in the Catoctin

Mountains. Throughout this very busy year, we’ve met wonderful people who

love and support the ministry of the National Christian Choir. The “photo tour”

below captures just a few of the highlights from our season.

in this issue >>>

Highlights from the 2018-2019 Season

Two New Recordings!

Patriotic Concert in Gettysburg

Next Season’s Concert Schedule

Christmas Concert 2019: The Splendor of Christmas 2

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w Christmas in Frederick, MD

again this year! Also in

Lancaster, PA! Be sure to check

page 4 for the new locations and

other details!

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of singing and a desire to use it to

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Looking Back . . . A Great Season: 2018-19

“The Sounds of Christmas”,

presented in Frederick,

MD and York, PA,

delighted audiences with

familiar carols and

traditional holiday

favorites! Pictured here

is the concert at Living

Word Community

Church in York.

NCC sings at the

25th Anniversary

Concert and Grand

Finale of the MAGI

Choral Festival

in Salisbury, MD

in November.

Continued on back page...

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The National Christian Choir

P.O. Box 1600

Germantown, MD 20875-1600

www.NationalChristianChoir.org

Subscriptions are free.

To have your name added to our mailing list,

call us at 301-670-6331,toll free 1-800-599-4710,

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For the cost of copies and postage,

a financial statement is available from The Choir

office address listed above or from the

Office of the Secretary of State

State House, Annapolis, MD 21041

Sponsored by the Gettysburg Ministerium, this year’s

“Celebration of God and Country” in Gettysburg, PA featured

favorite patriotic anthems by the Choir, as well as selections by

the Bravura Brass of Lancaster, PA. The afternoon began with a

rousing pre-concert prelude featuring some lighthearted music

in 1940’s style, as well as crowd-pleasing arrangements of The

Prayer and God Bless the USA. NCC pianist, Michael Faircloth,

also shared his wonderful arrangement of How Great Thou Art.

The concert itself featured such well-loved repertoire as Battle

Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautiful, God Bless America,

Let There Be Peace on Earth and many more. The Choir even

included a favorite hymn arrangement from this season: When

the Roll Is Called Up Yonder, featuring talented NCC soloist –

Winston Charles. The Choir’s tenor and bass sections presented

Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom, and the exciting

afternoon ended with the Choir’s signature song: Thou Oh Lord.

NCC’s Annual Patriotic Concert Draws Over 1,500 Guests to Gettysburg Area

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New Recordings Coming Your Way SOON!

HE Is AbleSongs of Encouragement & Worship

If ever there was a collection

of songs that touch the heart

and provide hope in trying

times, this is it! From the

meaningful lyrics of the title

song, He Is Able, to the stirring

worship sounds of Agnus Dei,

you will find yourself lifted to

a place of increased faith and

confidence in God’s ability

to move in your situation.

A cappella anthems I Go to the

Rock and I Will Rejoice are certain to lift your spirit, and Great Is

the Lord with words taken straight out of Psalm 48 will inspire joy

for sure! It’s About the Cross and It Is Finished assure us of all that

Christ provided through His sacrifice on the cross, and both Holy Is

the Lord Medley and Oh For a Thousand Tongues lead us in sincere,

heart-felt worship. I Then Shall Live combines Gloria Gaither’s

lyrics with the Finlandia hymn tune to create a moving anthem of

commitment, and Not Unto Us continues the theme of praise with

an inspiring combination of words from Psalm 115 as well as the

Doxology. We believe strongly that these songs will be a source of

blessing, encouragement, comfort and inspiration.

“Now to Him who is ABLE to do immeasurably more than all we

ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all

generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

Hymn Sing Volume 2: MAJESTY

Following last year’s

Hymn Sing Volume 1 –

Homecoming Hymns, we

decided to go to the polar

opposite of the style spec-

trum for Volume 2 and fea-

ture the majestic hymns of

our faith. Awe-inspiring,

powerful, triumphant....

these hymns will transport

you to Sunday morning

church with a great choir,

maybe an organ or brass

ensemble, but always with uplifting texts that declare the

unwavering precepts of God’s Word.

This collection features three brand-new arrangements just

recorded: All Hail the Power, O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

w/ How Firm a Foundation and Majesty (an a cappella setting

of Jack Hayford’s popular worship hymn). A look at the selec-

tions included on this album will confirm the joy and exhilaration

you’ll feel as the many voices of the National Christian Choir

unite to sing such favorites as A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,

And Can It Be, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Joyful, Joyful We

Adore Thee, O Worship the King, Great Is Thy Faithfulness,

Fairest Lord Jesus, How Great Thou Art and more. This inspiring

album is sure to lift your spirit and revitalize your faith!

“To the only God our Savior be glory, MAJESTY, power and

authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now

and forevermore! Amen.” Jude 1:25

A great audience at Gettysburg Area High School!

NCC 2019 - 2020 Concert ScheduleBe sure to check the Choir’s website www.NationalChristianChoir.org for details or changes.

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Saturday, August 17, 2019 – 6:00 PM

NCC’s 2nd Edition

Montgomery United Methodist Church

28325 Kemptown Road

Damascus, MD 20872

Saturday, September 14, 2019 – 6:30 PM

NCC’s 2nd Edition

Tel Hai Retirement Community

1200 Tel Hai Circle

Honey Brook, PA 19344

Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 6:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Frederick, MD

7040 Bowers Road

Frederick, MD 21702

Sunday, November 17, 2019 – 4:30 PM

NCC’s 2nd Edition

John Wesley United Methodist Church

129 North Potomac Street

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Saturday, November 23, 2019 – 2:00 & 6:00 PM

The Splendor of Christmas 2

International Community Church

123 Byte Drive

Frederick, MD 21702

Tickets Required

Saturday, December 14, 2019 – 2:00 & 6:00 PM

The Splendor of Christmas 2

Lampeter-Strasburg High School

1600 Book Road

Lancaster, PA 17602

Tickets Required

Sunday, January 5, 2020 – 6:00 PM

Independent Bible Church

2306 Hedgesville Road

Martinsburg, WV 25403

Spring Tour Saturday, March 7, 2020 – Time TBA &

Sunday, March 8, 2020 – Time TBA

Shell Point Retirement Community

15101 Shell Point Boulevard

Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Check website in September for ticket information

Saturday, April 25, 2020 – 7:00 PM

Basilica at the National Shrine of

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

339 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Saturday, May 23, 2020 – Time TBA

Seabrook SDA Church

8900 Good Luck Road

Lanham, MD 20706

NCC presents favorite patriotic music on Saturday, July 6th in Gettysburg, PA.

The NCC’s very own version of “The AndrewsSisters” – HannahHood, Joi Hilton andNancy Hood – sing“Strike Up the Band”during the pre-concertprelude.

Winston Charles solos on“When the Roll Is Called UpYonder”.

Timothy O’Neal and Nadine Gross lead the Choir in a stirring arrangement of “America the Beautiful”.

More photos from the Patriotic Concert...

TICKET PRICES

General Admission $22 “Early Bird” Special: (for 6:00 PM performances only): 2 for $39

through October 7, 2019

Director’s Circle $35 Preferred Seating (Limited Availability and No Early Bird Pricing)

Chairman’s Circle $55 Premium Seating with early admission to auditorium AND pre-concert

reception with Kathy Bowman – Music Director/Psalm 95 Host, Terry

Tierney – Board Chairman, and Michael Faircloth – Pianist.

(Limited Availability and No Early Bird Pricing)

Children $12 Ages 12 & under - (General Admission only)

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The Splendor of Christmas 2

TICKETS may be ordered 3 ways...

1. Call 240-344-4497

2. Use the Order Form in this newsletter (see back page) and mail

to P.O. Box 1600, Germantown, MD 20875-1600

3. Order on our website, www.NationalChristianChoir.org

MARYLAND

Saturday, November 23, 2019

2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

International Community Church

123 Byte Drive, Frederick, MD 21701

One of our all-time favorite Christmas presentations is coming

back for a VERY special repeat performance! All the best of the

first presentation of The Splendor of Christmas awaits you along

with some well-loved NCC traditional favorites and new songs,

too, in this year’s concert: The Splendor of Christmas 2! A full

orchestra, the piano artistry of Michael Faircloth and the musi-

PENNSYLVANIA

Saturday, December 14, 2019

2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Lampeter-Strasburg High School

1600 Book Road, Lancaster, PA 17602

musical talents of our own instrumental team once again

support the 160 voices of the Choir in a tremendous holiday

celebration. You’ll hear such favorites as Little Drummer Boy,

O Come All Ye Faithful, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O

Holy Night, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Hallelujah

Chorus and more. The opening procession to Sing We Now of

Christmas with its fabulous orchestration is almost worth the

ticket price by itself! You’ll be thrilled by the stirring sounds

of I Choose to Believe and probably find yourself clapping

along to the gospel sounds of That Little Baby w/ Go Tell It

On the Mountain.

So, invite some friends and start your Christmas celebration

off with the exquisite sounds of the National Christian Choir

in The Splendor of Christmas 2! Only four performances are

available – two in Maryland and two in Pennsylvania. Be sure

to get your tickets early while they last! Note that “Early Bird”

pricing applies to the 6:00 PM performances ONLY and is in

effect until October 7th.

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The beautiful Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church in Tampa

hosted the NCC in concert during our Florida tour.

The Choir surrounds the audience at Lake Magdalene UMC

for an a cappella choral benediction at the end of the concert

– a favorite tradition for many who attend.

Looking Back . . . A Great Season: 2018-19 (continued from page 1)

NCC sings to a packed house at Brooksville Wesleyan Church on

our spring tour to Florida!

A full house welcomed the NCC to Frederick Church of the

Brethren in Frederick, Maryland.

Joi Hilton ministers with the Choir at

Brooksville Wesleyan, singing “Not Unto

Us” – a real favorite this season!

Attention: SNOWBIRDS!!

Are you headed to warmer climates this winter?Well, if so, don’t miss this!

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHOIR in

FORT MYERS, FLORIDASATURDAY AND SUNDAY

MARCH 7-8, 2020VILLAGE CHURCH

at

SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

(These concerts will be ticketed events; please check our website

beginning in September for more information:

www.NationalChristianChoir.org or call us toll-free 1-800-599-4710)

Celebrating 35 Years of Ministry!

P.O. Box 1600

Germantown, MD 20875

Toll Free 1-800-599-4710

www.NationalChristianChoir.org

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