Praise and thank God for a wonderful and blessed choir get together which was held on Sunday, 4th February evening at the Fujairah CSI Church compound.
The Choir Get together started with all joining in singing Hymn 20 "Ellaarum Yeshu Naamathe." The choir treasurer, Mr. Jacob Mani (Biju) welcomed all through his welcome speech. The Master of Ceremony, Mr. Libini Eason George (Vice President) kept everyone entertained with his witty stories. Rev. Raju Jacob, our vicar delivered a meaningful felicitation message reminding all about the importance of choir ministry and appreciated the commitment of each member of our choir. Representing the Church committee, Mr. Saji K. George (Church Warden) delivered an inspiring felicitation message. Mr. Thomas Cherian (Church Warden) shared his choir experience which touched everyone.
Duets (by Rebekah & Johan / Jino Mathew Joy & Reeya Jino), Family Songs (by Arun George & Family / Prathish Alex Pothen & Family), Male Quartet (by PAJJ) and Trios (by Juby Abraham & Famil / Shreya Sara Saji, Saira Susan Kurien, Eva Angel Philip and Alvin Abraham Kurien) kept the garhering entertained. The song presented by only the Basses of the Church choir, “We’ll soon be done with troubles and trials” caught everyone’s attention as it was well presented by the basses after practicing really hard over two weeks and arranged uniform (Tshirts) with Bass clef printed on it for everyone in the group. The choreography led by Jessina Grace Melvin and team ended the evening’s programme beautifully.
The winners of the music theory exam conducted in June, 2023 (1st Prize: Jessina Grace Melvin & Johan Alex Pothen, 2nd prize: Rebekah Susan Pothen & Ryan Varghese Albin, 3rd prize: Anaiya George) were awarded with their prizes for their exemplary performance.
Anil Idicula Mathew (Choir Secretary) delivered the Vote of Thanks. Everyone joined in singing the closing hymn, “Koode’ paarkka” (H-13) and Achen led the closing prayer followed by the benediction.
Clay lanterns adorned the church compound and it was a beautiful sight in the evening when all were lit up. The collage of photos displayed on 2 stands at the stage added to the joy of the evening, taking the participants on a tour down the memory lane. There were around 170 participants including our Fujairah Church members and it was a joyous occasion once again as a choir family get-together. Anil Idicula Mathew (Choir Secretary), supported by a team of volunteers (Promo video and poster - Christina Thankam Cherian, Photography & Video - Reji Thomas, Printing - Jeni Reji Thomas, Songs Typing - Jisha Saji, Slides Presentation - Joy Vijaykumar George, Stage and arrangements - Nancy, Ancy and Sangeeth Koshy) worked hard for the success of the event. The Church committee and the Choir committee, as well as Mr. Biju Philip and Fujairah Church members were supportive in organising this year's Choir Family get together. May God bless everyone's efforts.
Highlights of the day are available in the Photo Gallery : https://www.csidubai.com/gallery/63/choir-family-get-together-2024
Video Play list of various programs can be accessed here : hchoirfamilygettogetherplaylist1