Page 12—SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN The Donegal Church Choir will perform in colonial costumes. Shown are, from left to right; Front row; Mrs. W. Scott (Dorothy R.) Heisey, Mrs. Richard Cauller, Mrs. Lewis Bixler and Mrs. Terry Millard. 2d row; Mrs Rollin C. Steinmetz, Mrs. Walter (Sonia) Forry, Mrs. Phares Aument, Mrs. Robert J. (Sylvia) Herr, and Mrs. Robert (Kathryn) Bowers. Back row; Mr. Terry Millard, Mr. Rollin C. Steinmetz, Mr. Robert Bowers, Mr. Lewis Bixler, and the Rev. Robert C. Murphy. Historic Christmas service at Donegal church by Hazel Baker Time will be erased on Sunday, December 21, when members of historic Done- gal Presbyterian Church will present their Bi-Centennial Christmas services at 4 and 7:30 p.m. The musical, “A Christ- mas Concert’, under the direction of Mrs. Terry Millard, has been written by Roger C. Wilson, who, after much research, compiled the cantata which includes music sung in America sefore 1810. A brief review in evangelism, as well as some exploration of the carly American Christmas customs resulted in this nroduction. Rev. Robert Murphy, resident pastor, will narrate ‘or the Presbyterian Service in Colonial Times; Mrs. Robert Bowers will be soloist and Stanley Dotterer vill be organist. Members will be garbed in Colonial attire and visit- ors will be guided by lumin- arias placed along the stone path, past the study house io the church. Inside they will be greeted by the soft glow of candlelight against the ancient white walls. The program will include the following numbers: Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow, sy Lewis Edson - 1748-1820 Massachusetts; Come Thou “ong Excepted Jesus-Anon- vmous circa 1798; A Virgin Aost Blessed, based on a iraditional Old World Carol; The Shepherds and the 4ngel, 18th century, New riampshire; There Came Three Kings, David Reed 757-1836 Conneticutt; Sing ‘1 Out, a traditional slave “w¢lody, 18th century, Geor- ia. The traditional Advent areath, constructed by Mrs. W. Scott Heisey, will contain hand dipped candles oy William Heisey. The deep window sills of the Revolutionary War era structure will be arranged with fresh greens, point- settias and candles by the «Hie Vy tlower committee. The huge wreath of fresh greens that hangs above the pulpit has been made by Mrs. Walter Forry. Mrs. Richard Cauller is president of the choir. and Mrs. Phares Aument is treasurer; additional mem- bers are: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bixler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers, Mrs W. Scott Heisey, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Steinmetz, Mrs. James Bolton, Mrs. Walter Forry, Mrs. Noble Johnson, Terry Millard, Bob Murphy, Polly Wardrop, and Mrs. Robert Herr. The directress, Mrs. Lynn Millard, is a graduate of Baldwin High School, Bald- win, New York and Eliza- bethtown College where she majored in music education. She is currently attending West Chester State College where she is taking gradu- ate courses. She taught one year at Pequea Valley High School and is now teaching vocal music at the W.IL Beahm Junior High School. She gives private instruc- tions in piano and voice. The president has sum- med up the service: ‘‘The beautiful pointsettias in the deep windows, the smell of fresh greens. How I'd love to package it all and share it with the world. Christ- mas is wishing, with all my might, that everyone could share that special glow of Donegal. The Colonial garb worn by the men of the choir is waist-coat and breeches. The ruffle at the neck was known as a jabot. Women’s hats were called mob-caps while the shawls were called fichu. Mrs. Terry Millard Lights a candle in the traditional Advent December 17, 1975 Donegal Chrous to present ‘‘Born a King’’ by Hazel Baker “Born a King’’, a cantata by John Peterson, will be presented by members of the Donegal High School chorus at the annual concert on Saturday, December 20, at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Under the direction of Mrs. RoAnn Lau, the canta- ta will feature these soloists: Keith Gephart, Steven Has- singer, Cindy Charles, Michael Kohler, Kathy Jones, Mary Kanoff and a duet by Karen Henry and Holly Baker. Narrator for the production will be Phil Good; Bruce Neyer and Tammy Newcomer will ac- company the vocalists. The freshman chorus will also sing for the event. The secular portion of the concert will include these numbers by the chorus; Jingle Bell Travelogue; Beahm Xmas program, Fri. by Samuel S. Harnish W. I. Beahm Junior High School will present its Christmas program on Fri- day, December 19 at 7:30 p-m. The chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Lynn Millard will perform a Christmas folk musical, “It’s The Lord's Thing’’ by Lani Smith. This is a different approach to the Christmas message, but it is one which we hope will provide a new and refresh- ing dimension to the cele- bration of Christmas every- where. Scott Bricker, Tim Keller, Sonia Young, Lisa Nell, Gina Mohr, Sharon Christmas Time Again; Carol of the Bells; I'll Be Home Fer Christmas, and Mister Santa, the Christmas version of ‘‘Mister Sand- ’ man. Routines and music by the Rhythm Singers will include “Let It Snow’, featuring Ted Hershey as soloist; Rock Around the Christmas Tree, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Marshmallow World, Nothin’ for Christ- mas, Mister Christmas, and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, with choreo- graphy by Mrs. Ken Ross. At the conclusion, Hallelu- jah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will be sung by the chorus. A tape for WLYH-TV was made of the above program this past Monday, Decem- ber 15. The group will also present a program at the fountain at Park City on Friday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m. Helton promoted to corporal Marine Lance Corporal Michael D. Helton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Helton, Marietta, PA, has been promoted to his pre- sent rank while serving 2nd OIISSC IE Marine Division, Camp Le- jeune, NC. : A former student of Donegal High School, Mount Joy, PA, he joined the Marine Corps in Sep- tember 1974. Long, Kathy Maguire, Bill Hall, Sherry Frey, Lynn Jenkins, Mindy Lambert, Casey Wagner, and Tammy Eberly are featured. The band, under the direction of Glen Leib, will also perform. The band will play ‘‘Home For The Holi- days’’ arranged by Bob Lowden, ‘‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’’ by James MacBeth, ‘‘Salute To Amer- ica’’ arranged by John Kinyon and *‘25 or 6 to 4”’ by Robert Lamm. Other selections will be announc- ed. The concert will be con- cluded with the singing of Christmas carols lead by the chorus and Mrs. Millard. All are invited to attend. It will be held in the Junior High auditorium and is free of charge. DID YOU HEAR.... 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