Handel's Messiah
by Covenant Christian Reformed ChurchTuesday, 22 October 2019 from 12:00 PM (ADT) to Sunday, 22 December 2019 7:00 PM (AST)Covenant Christian Reformed Church 653 Knowles Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2G 2K3Ticket Information
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Overview
Covenant Church will be hosting two fundraising performances of Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 PM. With Nathan Poole serving as conductor, Monica Huisman, Kayla Jory, Aaron Hutton and Ben Kroeker as soloists, and a chamber orchestra accompanying a choir formed from over 100 volunteers within the community, this event is sure to be remarkable! All proceeds from the event--both through ticket sales as well as an opportunity for additional donations at the performances--will go towards FORWARD HOUSE MINISTRIES, specifically replacing old and worn bedroom furniture with new, more durable furniture. This will make such a difference for the men who come into their residential program as they will have a warm, clean and welcoming bedroom which will also be functional, easy to clean and provide a space of comfort. Tax receipts will not be issued for ticket purchases but will be provided for additional donations given at the performances.
Details
Started in 1992 as an alternative to more traditional institutional programs, FORWARD HOUSE MINISTRIES is a Christian home for men and men with children who want to start a new life. They provide residence to 25 men and any children they may be in care of that is safe, supportive and conducive to beginning a healthy lifestyle. These men come from many different situations such as broken homes, prison, detox centers, hospitals and homelessness and come with a variety of issues, including addictions, criminal histories, mental health, lack of education or social skills. The House is distinctive because of the flexibility to treat each person based on their individual and family needs. They have daily bible studies, anger management classes, 12 step programs and more. Biblical principles are held up to be the solution to the issues. Their goal is to see the men eventually return to school or directly back into the work force becoming the members of society they were meant to be.