Monday, July 23, 2012

HAPPY 129TH ANNIVERSARY FROM THE ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR


The glint in their eyes and the camaraderie amongst the Congregation told of some long standing and loyal members of Blackstone's United Welsh Church, members who for as long as they can remember have celebrated their heritage and their ministry to God every Sunday morning in a little wooden Church the walls of which speak of the memories of the generations of Welsh families who were drawn by the prospect of wealth to this tiny part of Queensland 129 years ago. 
On Sunday, 15th July, the ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR was honoured to be invited to perform and partake of their 129 year anniversary celebrations, and so amid an appreciative congregation who, being of good Welsh stock love their singing, the sounds of the Esk Choir soared to the wooden rooftop.  They even had a good crack at the Welsh pronunciations during some mellifluous singing of the Welsh hymns led by their organist, Judith Jenkins.  Following the prayers, readings and an entertaining but poignant Sermon by the Guest Minister, Rev. Robert Walker on the flippant misuse of the word "love" in today’s world, everyone gathered for a delicious afternoon tea provided by the Ladies in the Church’s anteroom.
Sometimes great things come in small packages and when something as great as this little United Welsh Church reaches the age of 129 years, by golly every year is worth celebrating and we of the Esk Community Choir sincerely thank the Blackstone United Welsh Church for their welcoming fellowship and wonderful hospitality.
However, for the last word on the subject of the Sermon,   Rev. Bob... It is true to say that when you love, your eyelashes go up and down and lots of little shining stars come seeping out of you and that's what happens when we sing!!  Ergo...We love to sing!!
By Sue Walker