Carina O'Bara, Mylee Tharp, Toni Sparks, Kristin Haynes, Megan Barrott, Stan Montgomery, Darren Slade, Ben Letham, Chris Curtis
The Dayton branch (congregation) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a special musical sacrament meeting on Sunday, narrated by Chris Curtis, former branch president. Current branch president Joe Adamo presided.
The program included a guitar and violin duet of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” by Stan Montgomery and Ben Letham; a piano solo of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Darren Slade; a flute solo of “What Child is This?” by Megan Barrott; a guitar and violin duet of “Away in a Manger” by Stan Montgomery and Ben Letham; two flutes and a violin trio of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” performed by Carina O’Bara, Megan Barrott and Ben Letham; a violin and cello duet of “Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains” by Ben Letham and Mylee Tharp; a piano solo of “Silent Night” by Kristin Haynes; and a cello solo of “We Three Kings” by Mylee Tharp. The congregation sang “Joy to the World” led by chorister Toni Sparks, accompanied by Darren Slade at the piano. The congregation was also accompanied by Carina O’Bara, Megan Barrott, Ben Letham and Mylee Tharp on flutes, violin and cello for a special performance of “The First Noel.”
Narration included messages that testified of the birth, life, Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. “We rejoice that ‘God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life’ (John 3:16). Especially during this Christmas season, may we give thanks for the ‘good tidings of great joy’ that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings ‘to all people’ (Luke 2:10),” said president Adamo.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are followers of Jesus Christ. The Dayton branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meets at 3372 Rhea County Highway, Dayton.
Services begin at 9 a.m. every Sunday. All are welcome.