WORLD FOCUS WEEKEND with DR. WILLIAM TAYLOR
    Friday, October 23
        10:00 a.m. (Grand Cypress Room) -- Global Nomads:  World Citizens on Pilgrimage
       7:15 p.m. (Sanctuary) -- The Sovereign Lord of History
    Saturday, October 24 at 9:45 a.m. (Hospitality Room) -- Too Valuable to Lose
    Sunday, October 25
       10:15 a.m. (Sanctuary) -- The Power of Worship
       6:15 p.m. (Sanctuary) -- By Life or by Death

*  DAMARIS CARBAUGH
    Sunday, November 8 at 6:15 p.m.
    Damaris Carbaugh, will open the concert season with her unique blending of inspirational gospel music.  Damaris is a         featured soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and can often be seen on the “Day of Discovery” television                     program.   Her depth of love and devotion to God is so evident through her special gift of song.


*  JANE HOLSTEIN & JOEL RANEY
    Sunday, December 13 at 6:15 p.m.
    The Christmas Season will feature a festive celebration with The Village Church Choir presenting original music and             arrangement of traditional carols by the gifted writer Joel Raney.  A talented composer, creative arranger and gifted                 concert pianist, Joel will join forces with organist Jane Holstein to perform a variety of styles in sacred and classical                 music.  Joel Raney and Jane Holstein’s music are significantly recognized for their work with Hope Publishing Company.


*  TIM ZIMMERMAN and THE KING'S BRASS
    Sunday, January 10 at 6:15 p.m.
    It has become a tradition to begin the New Year at The Village Church with a concert featuring Tim Zimmerman & The         King’s Brass. Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass provide innovative worship through the "best in sacred brass music." By         teaming together, these Christian professionals from around the United States perform their original arrangements as heard         on their eight recordings. For more than 20 years, The King's Brass have performed over 100 concerts each season with three     trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion. Playing a wide variety of music from Gabrieli to hymn classics,     from Handel to jazz spirituals, from gospel songs to patriotic marches, The King's Brass uses all corners of the concert hall to         lift hearts and spirits in praise.



    MISSIONS FESTIVAL
    Sunday, January 24 through Sunday, January 31


*  THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHOIR with HARRY CAUSEY
    Saturday, February 13 at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday, February 14 at 6:15 p.m.
    From our nation’s capital, under the direction of Dr. C. Harry Causey, The National Christian Choir is comprised of over         150 singers from more than 100 different churches throughout the greater Washington, DC area.  Founded in 1984 by its     current Music Director, C. Harry Causey, the NCC has performed live presentations throughout the US and abroad and         has a library of recordings which have been widely received.  Also, their weekly inspirational broadcast, “Psalm 95” is         heard on over 400 radio stations (including the Moody Broadcasting Network) in every state, all of Canada and beyond.


*   PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB
    Sunday, March 14 at 6:15 p.m.
    And then, have you heard these guys?  Imagine a cello — deep, rich, full — one glorious instrument. That's the sound of     the Purdue Varsity Glee Club.   These 60 young men will perform their gospel concert with the charisma, high-standard of     academics and performance excellence that defines their reputation.   The Glee Club has inspired listeners during nine         European tours.  They’ve touched people in Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, China, the United Kingdom         and South Africa.  They stirred hearts with their singing in places like the Crystal Cathedral and Carnegie Hall and have         performed at five presidential inaugurations.


*   DAVID KIM, VIOLINIST with PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA and RON MATTHEWS, PIANIST
    Sunday, March 21 at 6:15 p.m.
    It will be a privilege to host the world renowned violinist, David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra.  Born     in Carbondale, Illinois in 1963, he started playing the violin at age  three and later received his Bachelor's and Master's         degrees from The Juilliard School.  In 1986 he was the only American violinist to win a prize at the International                     Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.  David is a superb musician whose technical skillful playing creates a luscious tone     which glows with old-school warmth.  He will be accompanied by acclaimed pianist, Dr. Ron Matthews, Chairman of the     Music Department at Eastern University.  Their concert will include Massenet’s “Meditation from THAIS,” Brahms’                 “Sonatensatz,” and selections from his latest recording, “The Lord Is My Shepherd.”


* CHELSEA CHEN, ORGANIST
    Easter Sunday, April 4 at 6:15 p.m.
    A young talent in top form, Chelsea’s playing has been described as "stunning" and possessing "lovely lyrical grandeur" (Los     Angeles Times).  Chelsea Chen has electrified audiences throughout the United States and Asia. A Juilliard graduate and     Fulbright scholar, she is broadening the classical organ repertoire with her own Asian-inspired compositions. In the past     year she performed to great acclaim at Singapore's Esplanade, Hong Kong's Cultural Centre, and Los Angeles's Disney             Hall.   Chelsea recorded her debut CD and DVD, "Live at Heinz Chapel," on the Heinz Chapel organ. Her playing has             since been aired on CNN.com, "Pipedreams" from American Public Media, Hawaii Public Radio, and Taiwan's Good             News Radio.  Her distinctive flair and bravado, mastery of repertoire, and command of the instrument will dazzle the             listener and show the church’s four manual Allen organ to great effect.