Simple GiftsA new arrangement for the hand bells. This piece, "Simple Gifts", is arranged for 6 bells, but maintains the classic sound of a congregational favorite. The bell choir performed this piece for the prelude during the July 30, 2023 worship service.
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If I Can Help SomebodyOur special music on July 9, 2023 was performed by Vanessa Morton.
A beautiful arrangement of "If I Can Help Somebody". |
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Ain't Got Time to DieOur guest pianist on June 25, 2023 was also an awesome vocalist. Vanessa Morton provided an acapella arrangement of "Ain't Got Time to Die".
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Holy MannaOur handbell choir presented “Holy Manna” for the June 18, 2023 worship service.
This was a beautiful arrangement. |
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MenuetOur special music was presented on June 4, 2023 by our very own Zherina Whitten. She played "Menuet" by Johann Sebastian Bach. A beautiful rendition of this classic.
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O Come, O Come, EmmanuelThis young lady played the special music on December 18, 2022. It definitely enhanced the worship experience. While Zherina may sometimes get a little nervous, she always pulls through. We're very proud of her!
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A Little Jazz for BellsThis is the piece our handbell choir played for the James River Ringers concert. JRR gave us some time to debut our music during their concert. Hope you enjoy!
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James River RingersThe James River Ringers is Richmond, Virginia’s premier auditioned community handbell ensemble. Its members are dedicated to performing quality handbell music including hymn arrangements, classical works, show tunes, popular favorites, and original compositions.
To visit The James River Ringers' website, follow this link: https://www.jamesriverringers.com/contact |
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The Water is WideOne of our young, up and coming musicians, Zherina Whitten, provided a special piece for our worship service prelude. We have a lot to look forward to in the future!
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They'll Know We are ChristiansThis is a piece we presented a while back, but never posted on this page. The arrangement is incredibly beautiful.
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Celtic FarewellThis was a fitting piece as we say goodbye to our iconic "White Building". It is believed to have been built in the mid 1800s, but time has taken its toll. The farmhouse was part of the original property when the church purchased the land. It has served us well. Thank you old friend!
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How Great Thou ArtA timeless classic! On January 16th, Travis and Anna Williams presented their arrangement of "How Great Thou Art".
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The First NoelFor the 2021 Christmas season, our handbell choir presented their performance of "The First Noel". Enjoy!
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Jesus Loves MeOur handbell choir presented this piece for our child dedication service on October 31, 2021. One of our best productions to date.
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Candle on the WaterWe recorded this video for our October 10, 2021 service. The original music was used in Disney's "Pete's Dragon".
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I'd Rather have JesusOn August 15, 2021, Pastor Dave's son Matt, visiting from the Czech Republic and sister Rhonda visiting from Ohio joined us and performed this piece for Special Music. Such a blessing for our service!
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Water MusicThis handbell piece was played for the July 18, 2021 worship service. Hope you enjoy it! Please share it with your friends.
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We Are CalledThe Christian life is a call from God. God asks us to live a life worthy of that calling. We may ask, what IS “our calling”? God created the world and called us to care for it, called us to care for others, called us to SERVE others by providing for their needs.
As a church we strive to make a difference in our local community, in our country, and in our world. God has equipped us to take on the task, if we live a life worthy of our calling. This video represents the challenge before us and tells us not only WHO we are, but WHOSE we are. We are called to act with justice. We are called to love tenderly. We are called to serve one another. To walk humbly with God. If we live a life worthy of our calling, we WILL change the world. |
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Simple GiftsThis piece was originally performed on August 30th during our worship service. We invite everyone to worship with us Sunday mornings at 11:00 am. When our doors can finally be opened, we would love to see everyone who participated online, in person.
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Praise God from Whom All Blessings FlowStill wearing our masks as required, the handbell choir played a beautiful arrangement of "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow". We were able to present the piece in our online service on August 23, 2020.
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Simple GiftsDuring our August 16, 2020 worship service, this hymn was performed by Sarah Beers and Pastor David Whitten. As it name implies, "Simple Gifts" the guitar and flute combo is very simple in nature, and yet powerful in its message. It was also performed outside the front doors of the sanctuary. Wide open doors because ALL are welcome in this place. The Brethren have a long history of living very "simple" lives. Our joy is found in our God, not in our possessions.
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The Lord's PrayerAt West Richmond Church of the Brethren, this number was performed for the July 26, 2020 online service. A beautifully arranged piece, performed by some of our musicians.
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Praise God From WhomToday's special music was preformed by the Beers family. Kevin and Barbara Beers, daughter and son-in-law Anna and Travis Williams. This particular song is a Mennonite favorite! And is now being done more and more in the Church of the Brethren.
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MelodyDuring our worship service on August 16, 2020, our handbell choir performed a song simply named "Melody". Reminiscent of a music box, it set the calming tone for the remainder of the service. Due to the pandemic, the choir was fully masked and socially distanced (I promise it has nothing to do with looks).
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