Cantata in Lyons on Sunday

Out of the Shadows, an Easter Cantata, will be performed on Sunday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Lyons United Methodist Church.

The Cantata consists of musical selections and dramatic readings. The Cantata portrays the agony and angst of the stirring events of Holy Week as they evolve into the jubilant celebration of the risen Christ in this moving portrayal of the most significant event in all Christendom.

The remarkable beauty and sensitivity of John Purifoy's music deftly captures the extreme pathos contained in the story's darkest shadows as well as the exhilarating excitement created by the risen Christ. '...out of the shadows of darkness, Jesus triumphed. '... out of the shadows of death, Jesus rose. '... out of the shadows of the crucifixion, we are all reborn.

This inspirational presentation is directed by Sarah Decker, Music Director and Organist for the Lyons United Methodist Church. Ruth Townson will provide accompaniment on piano. The Cantata will be performed as part of a special worship service. Everyone from the community is most welcome!

Out of the Shadows is written and arranged by John Purifoy and published by the Lorenz Publishing Company.

The Lyons United Methodist Church is located at 93 William Street in Lyons and is easily recognized at the church with the clock tower. There is plenty of parking and the building is handicapped accessible through the east door off the parking lot.

For more information, call the church at 946.6035.

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