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Welcome to the
SHERMAN OAKS LUTHERAN
CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Concert Program

December 15, 2023

Angels We Have Heard on High
SOLC Vocal Ensemble

See Amid the Winter Snow
SOLC Vocal Ensemble
Soloist: Rianne Utecht


What Child Is This
Solo: Elaine Werner

VIDEO: 
"Luke 1: The Angel Visits Mary"

The Light of Hope
Solo: Mike Renneker

Souls on Board
Solo: Mike Renneker

O Come All Ye Faithful
Solo: Hope Gordon

VIDEO:
"Luke 2: The Shepherds"

Coventry Cradle Carol
SOLC Vocal Ensemble

Now, Sing We Now, Rejoice
Solo: Rianne Utecht

VIDEO:
"SOLC Kids on Christmas"

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
SOLC Vocal Ensemble

Heavenly Light
Solo: Mike Renneker

THE MESSAGE
Pastor Titus Utecht

Oh Halleluia
April Windsor - vocals
Steve Pelucca - harmonica



CREDITS:
Musical Director - Mike Renneker

SOPRANOS - Elaine Werner, Tiffany Hegg, Rianne Utecht

ALTOS - Anna Booher, Dorene Rubin, Inga Windsor, Abby Connick
TENORS/BARITONES - Andrew Pohlod, Nick McLaughlin

MUSICIANS:
Dave Zarlenga - drums
Rhonda Renneker - bass
Steve Pelucca - Tenor sax and harmonica
Mike Renneker - guitar and vocals


TECH HELP:
Andrew Pohlod & Caleb Gordon


All tracks and arrangements by Mike Renneker except:
"Coventry Cradle Carol" Words & music by Ruth Elaine Schram

"The Light of Hope," "Souls on Board" & "Heavenly Light"
Music & lyrics by Mike Renneker

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VIDEO CREDITS

"Luke 1: The Angel Visits Mary"
©2023 Andrew Pohlod
Produced and Directed by Andrew Pohlod

Starring: Milan Perez & Jeff Zimmer
Narration: Heather Wolter

"Luke 2: The Shepherds"

©2023 Andrew Pohlod

Produced and Directed by Andrew Pohlod
Starring: Anna Booher, Brandon & Anfisa Faus, Jane Green, Cindy Hanna,
Nick McLaughlin, Ann McClung, Lorraine Salcedo, Laurel Seaver,
Chuck Spitler, Robert True, Akyra Utecht,
Rianne Utecht & girls & Sonia Uwanawich
Narration: Adam Yenser


Special Thanks to Mike Renneker, Andrew Nibbi, and 178 Blank Productions

SOLC Kids on Christmas
Filmed and edited by Mike Renneker
Special Thanks to Kimberly Ogas

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Special Thanks to Jeff & Chris Gordon & Elaine Werner
for the beautiful sanctuary decorations!
Thanks to Sonia Uwanawich for post concert treats!

HEAR THE STUDIO VERSIONS OF MANY OF THESE SONGS ON

SOLC CHRISTMAS RADIO!

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Come to our LIVING NATIVITY EVENT
this Sunday 12/17 from 5:30-7:30
Come experience the sights and sounds of old town Bethlehem! It's free!
Here is a video of last years Living Nativity event:

Please stay after the concert
and join us for us for treats & coffee!

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