MANITOULIN—Following the success of its singalong concert last year, the Island Pastors are gearing up for a similar event this year.
“Last year was a big hit, and we are looking forward to hosting our Christmas sing along again this year,” said Pastor Josh Wilhelm. “The Island Pastors and Friends second annual Christmas sing along will take place on Sunday December 3 at 6:30 pm at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya.”
Pastor Wilhelm said the singalong will include clergy from around the Island. “In terms of what those in attendance can expect it will be similar to last year’s musical event, but we will have a longer set this year.”
The Island Pastors band includes Pastor Ramona Jaggard on vocals and piano, Jason Snider on vocals and guitar, Jamie Greenwood on bass, Josh Wilhelm on drums. “We will have a couple of additional clergy members to lead singing, Dawn Dawson and Catherine Hazlitt. We will also have a men’s quartet jamming with us.”
Various other Island clergy will be on site that evening helping with serving, ushering and greeting.
Pastor Wilhelm said there is no charge for people who want to attend the singalong, and the event is being held, “as a fundraiser for Manitoulin Family Resources Christmas basket campaign. Those attending can, if they wish, make a monetary donation or provide non-perishable food donations.”
“At last year’s Christmas singalong 400 pounds of food was brought in, and $1,400 in monetary donations were made,” said Pastor Wilhelm. “We are hoping to do even better this year. We had a few empty seats for the singalong last year and we are hoping to fill the church this year.”
