The Spring Concert - May 5, 2026

Ajouté : 2026-05-13

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[00:03:10]Good evening everyone. if you could come on in and get your seats. We're going to have a word of prayer and then start with our program. What a wonderful night. And thank God for the wonderful gift of music that he's given to us. I'm so proud of the students for their hard work. I'm thankful for all the teachers for all the hours they put in. God has truly blessed us. And so let's thank him and open with prayer. Our father in heaven, we do love you and God, we do thank you. Lord, thank you for how good you are to us each and every day. Lord, thank you for all the blessings you've given us. God, thank you for salvation and a Bible. Thank you for church and a Christian school. God, thank you for music. And Lord, thank you for young people that have worked hard and practiced and learned so that they can worship you and be a blessing to others.

[00:04:06]God, I pray that your presence would be here tonight. Lord, I pray that you would get worship and it would please you. God, I pray that you'd help us to do a great job for your honor, for your glory. And it's in Jesus name we pray.

[00:04:20]Amen.

[00:04:26][snorts] >> [music] >> Tonight, the Solid Rock Christian School Music Department presents [music] Around the World.

[00:04:58]Tonight, you will [music] hear a variety of pieces ranging from sacred to classical. Each selection reflects a familiar sound or cherished melody.

[00:05:11]We desire to give you a small taste of the many cultures and people [music] across our great world.

[00:05:19]In Genesis 11, we read of the Tower of Babel where God confounded the language of the people, thus scattering them across the earth into their respective nations.

[00:05:32]It was there that the distinct cultures and peoples of the world began to take shape. But mankind had a problem. It was not financial, not cultural, not physical or social.

[00:05:48]It was a spiritual problem.

[00:05:51]It was a sin problem.

[00:05:55]But thank God, he had a plan.

[00:05:59]Over 2,000 years ago, God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die for the sins of the whole world.

[00:06:10]But that raises the question, how would the world hear?

[00:06:17]How would every nation know that God loved them and sent his son for them?

[00:06:23]God would send a preacher.

[00:06:27]From John the Baptist [music] to the Apostle Paul to DL Moody, an American preacher who shook two continents for God to Adonam Judson who left the comforts of home to carry the gospel to the distant lands of Burma. And the Nate saint who gave his life to reach an unreached tribe [music] deep in the jungles of Ecuador.

[00:06:48]Yes, God so loved the world that he gave his son.

[00:06:54]And God also [music] showed his love by sending us a preacher to proclaim that good news. [music] So as we journey around the world tonight, we invite you to enjoy the sounds [music] of each culture, but also to remember the many who gave their lives, their comfort, and their all to bring every nation, every people, and every soul the greatest news ever told.

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[00:07:39]Matt B. Babapcot was a Presbyterian minister who served in Lockport, New York. He had a habit of going on walks through the nearby countryside along the Niagara encampment. Before leaving, he would often say, "I am going out to see my father's world."

[00:07:58]During one of these walks, he wrote a poem reflecting on God's handiwork, seeing nature as a testimony of God's glory and ownership of the world.

[00:08:09]The next piece performed by the ninth and tth grade handbell group will be the song he wrote, "This is my father's world." As we journey across the many cultures of our world, we are reminded of his simple yet profound truth. This is God's creation. From the vast landscapes to the smallest detail, all creation testifies of him. And though sin has touched this world, the message remains clear. God still reigns.

[00:08:42]This is my father's world is a reminder that the same God who created every culture, every people, and every place is the same God who loves them and desires that all would know him.

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[00:11:51][music] [bell] >> [music] [bell] [bell] [music and bell] [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music and bell] [applause] >> God looked down from heaven as Adam and Eve made a tragic choice. part partaking of the fruit that God had clearly forbidden. In that moment, sin entered the world and mankind was plunged into spiritual darkness. Death passed upon all men. And yet, despite man's blatant disregard for God's command, God still loved them. That love was ultimately expressed in the sending of his son, Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in John 1:4, "In him was life, and the life was the light of men." Tonight, that light is the message we have been speaking of, the hope of the gospel carried into a dark world. This next selection will be performed by our fourth grade students.

[00:14:02]It is titled, Send the Light. This familiar hymn was written by Charles Gabriel, who was deeply moved after hearing a missionary's letter that simply asked, "Will you send the light >> [music] [music] [music] >> Thank you.

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[00:16:34]The greatest battle in our world is not a physical battle. It is a spiritual one. On the one side, you have Satan and on the other you have God. And in the middle, you have man. God wants every man to experience the light. But the devil is doing everything he can to keep that from happening. The Bible says, "But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. God wants the gospel to be spread around the world to every people, every culture, and in every tongue.

[00:17:20]This next piece performed by our seventh and eighth grade band is a medley of songs titled Around the World. It includes excerpts from Carnival of Venice, Mexican Hat Dance, Fier Jakis, Rakes of Malow, and American Patrol.

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[00:19:20]>> [music] [music] [music] [music] [applause] >> From the work of the early apostles, the message of Jesus Christ, the gospel spread throughout the known world, originating in the Middle East, it moved through the early church into the Mediterranean and across Europe, eventually reaching the British Isles.

[00:20:10]It was from these regions that the light of the gospel would be carried even further, spreading to nearly every corner of the world. The next few selections will highlight music from or inspired by the nations of the British Isles and Scandinavia.

[00:20:25]First, our 7th through 10th grade string ensemble will perform the classic Finlandia written by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius in 1899.

[00:20:36]This powerful piece was written during a time of great oppression when Finland was undergoing what historians call Russification. Under the rule of the Zars, the Russian sought to suppress Finland's identity and replace it with its own. During this time, public protest was dangerous. So instead, the Finnish people expressed their resistance through art and music, often disguising their message to avoid censorship. It was in this setting that Sibelius composed a series of musical works in support of Finnish nationalism and the cause of freedom. The final piece, originally titled Finland Awakes, became the most wellknown. The music captures both the struggle of people under oppression and their hope for a brighter future.

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[00:26:12]>> [music] [music] [music] [music] [applause] >> As the gospel spread around the world, it reached not only great cities but also the hearts of children. Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of God."

[00:26:59]In England, a man named Robert Reikkes saw the need of poor and often fatherless children and began what we now know as a Sunday school movement, teaching them to read, and more importantly, to know the word of God. In a world where many were overlooked, the message of Christ was brought to the youngest among them through teaching, preaching, and song.

[00:27:23]The next election played by our seventh grade handbell ensemble is titled London Bridges.

[00:27:33]I was going to add in sorry at times you might see people that aren't the correct grade and that's because some students aren't here tonight or weren't able to be for different things and so we have people jump in to be able to make a full arrangement. So appreciate them doing that.

[00:27:56]>> [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music] [music and bell] [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music and bell] [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music] [bell] [music and bell] [applause] >> This next piece played by our 9th to 12th grade band was written by John Philip Soua following his travels to England recounting the warm reception he received there. It's titled Hands Across the Sea. This march serves as a tribute to the friendship and goodwill between nations, particularly between the United States and England.

[00:29:43]The title itself paints a picture of connection as if extending a friendly hand across the vast Atlantic Ocean.

[00:29:52]This spirit of love and care for one another is at the heart of why both England and America became leaders in the mission work around the world.

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[00:33:16][applause] The next selection is a familiar hymn, Grace Greater than our sin, written by Julia Johnston. Julia was the daughter of a Presbyterian minister in Pura, Illinois. She served for 40 years in the Sunday school of that church. At a time when strong preaching clearly identified and condemned sin, Julia was moved to write of something even greater. the abounding grace of God.

[00:33:49]The Bible tells us in Romans 5:20, "Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound."

[00:33:57]Her message is simple yet powerful. That no matter how great our sin may be, God's grace is greater still.

[00:34:07]And now, our fifth through 9th grade orchestra is going to perform grace greater than our sin.

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[00:36:37][music] >> [applause] >> History tells us of a British young man who was taken captive at the age of 16 and forced into a life of slavery on the island of Ireland. Though he eventually escaped, God would stir his heart to return to the very place of his suffering. but this time to bring the message of the gospel. That man was Patrick. Before his arrival, Ireland was largely a pagan nation with little knowledge of the true God or of Jesus Christ. Christianity in a broad sense began to take root around the early 400s.

[00:37:26]Centuries later, during the Reformation of the 1500s, other groups, including Protestants and later Baptists, would come continuing the spread of the gospel across the land.

[00:37:37]From this heritage of gospel witness came individuals like Amy Carmichael, a native of Ireland who was willing to leave the comforts of home to follow God's call wherever he would lead.

[00:37:49]Though she first desired to go to China and was turned away, she did not give up. God opened a door for her in Japan for a short time and then in India where she would spend the rest of her life ministering to children and young women, sharing with them the love of Christ.

[00:38:06]Our 7th to 12th grade strings will play the ships of Ireland.

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[00:40:15]>> [music] [applause] >> As many of the old world powers established colonies around the world, trade routes were built. Regular trips to and from place to place afforded many pioneer missionaries the means of travel to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Many Protestant missionaries like David Livingston and Mary Sleser were part explorers and brought the gospel, medicine, and an improved way of life to many remote tribes in Africa.

[00:40:53]Through the years, many Africans came to believe on Jesus and they themselves became missionaries and preachers among their own people and country. The [snorts] next two pieces represent the country of Africa. This first piece is titled Sia Hamba. It is a word in the Zulu language that means we are marching. It is a traditional African hymn that declares we are marching in the light of God. The Bible says we are the light of the world. As each missionary arrives at a colony or a new people, they bring the light of God to a land that had no light. Our eighth grade bells >> [music and bell] [music] [bell] [bell] [music] [bell] [music] >> Heat. Heat.

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[00:46:31]>> [music] [applause] [applause] >> Great job. Like many nations of old Europe, religion was often controlled by the state. Though these countries were considered Christian, true believers, especially those who sought to follow the Bible, were often restricted, watched, and at times persecuted, and even killed. As Protestants and Baptists carried the message of Jesus Christ into these regions, they did so at great cost. Many were rejected, and some suffered greatly for simply preaching the truth. Europe in many ways became a difficult place for the gospel to spread. Especially with the rise of communism, which brought even greater opposition and restriction.

[00:47:26]Yet, even in hardship, the message continued. One group that faced great persecution throughout Europe was the Roma people, often called gypsies.

[00:47:36]Originally traveling from regions near India, they were strangers in many lands, frequently rejected and treated as outcasts. Yet, they were known for something remarkable, their music. Their lively and expressive style deeply influenced composers like Johannes Brahms. With the help of his friend Eddie Ramire, Brahms created a collection of Hungarian style dances inspired by this unique musical tradition full of energy, crunchest, and life. Please enjoy the 7th to 12th grade orchestra as they perform Hungarian dance number five.

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[00:51:04][music] >> [applause] >> During the Middle Ages, God allowed something to take place that would change the world forever. Around the year 1440, Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press. One of the first major books printed was a Gutenberg Bible. For the first time, books could be reproduced more quickly and made available to more people. But there was still a great need. The people needed the word of God in their own language. Men like John Wickcliffe and William Tinddale labored and suffered to translate the Bible into English. They risked their lives so that even the common man could read and understand the truth of God's word. As the Bible spread into the hands of everyday people, the light of scripture began to shine more clearly than ever before. As the psalmist says, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." The next piece performed by our third grade students is titled the B I Ble E.

[00:52:52]Amen. [applause] As the word of God spread, so did the preaching of it. Johan Gard Anen, a young man from Germany, traveled to England and heard the powerful preaching of the Wesleyan Methodists at the Great Queen Street Chapel in London. This was very different from what he had known under the state controlled church back home. Through that preaching, he was convicted of his sin and trusted Christ as his savior. God would go God would go on to use Anken in a mighty way.

[00:53:29]Throughout his life, he helped distribute over 2 million copies of the scriptures, established around 280 Baptist churches, start more than 1,200 mission stations, and organize over 700 Sunday schools. His influence spread across more than 10 nations. One statement he is well known for, what could rightly be called his motto, was every Baptist a missionary. Thank God for men and women who, despite opposition, faithfully carried the gospel across Europe and beyond. The next selection performed by our 9th to 12th grade band takes us to a different moment in history, the Battle for Moscow. The title is Moscow 1941.

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[00:58:14][music] >> [music] [applause] >> In the 1850s, President Miller Filillmore sent Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan. His mission was to open trade, protect American sailors, and expand US influence in Asia, bringing an end to Japan's long period of isolation.

[00:58:58]But God had a greater purpose. Those open doors would not only allow trade, they would also allow the gospel of Jesus Christ to enter a land that had been closed to the outside world for centuries. Jonathan Goel was one of the men on that expedition serving as a US Marine. Though little is recorded about the personal work of God in his life, we do know this. God stirred his heart during that journey. What began as a military mission became something more.

[00:59:28]God would later use him to return not as a soldier but as one of the first missionaries bringing the light of the gospel to a land in darkness. The next piece is titled Fan Dance performed by our fifth and sixth grade string ensemble.

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[01:00:41][music] >> [music] [music] [music] [applause] >> As the Roman Catholic Church began to lose its control over Europe through the Gate schism and later the Reformation, many religious groups arose holding doctrinal positions different from those of the Catholic Church. Because of their beliefs and growing influence, many of these people soon became the targets of persecution. Seeking a place where they could worship God freely, even at the risk of losing everything, including their very lives, many chose to journey to the new world for a fresh beginning.

[01:01:46]Hoping to escape the oppressive control of stateablished religion, whether Catholic or Protestant, they came to America in search of liberty of conscience. Throughout history, whether driven by a sincere zeal for God or a desire for power and control, man has often forced his religious views upon others, even unto death. Yet, this is not a godly act. God has never intended to force a man into obedience. From the very beginning, in the Garden of Eden, man was given a choice. Each person must choose for himself whether he will follow God. This truth also demonstrates the love of God towards mankind. He has never left man without a witness of what is right. God has always revealed the good and true way. It is not hidden. God revealed the way, the truth, and the life in his son. Since Jesus is no longer with us physically, he gave us his word. And he gave some apostles and some prophets and some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. So the message of the gospel can be spread to every person around the world. This gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, has been the foundation of hope, liberty, and truth. It is this truth that has greatly influenced the reformation and prosperity of nations including America. Please enjoy Please enjoy the 11th and 12th grade Hambo Ensemble as they present Gospel Roundup.

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[01:06:25][music and bell] [bell] [music] [bell] >> [music] [bell] [music] [applause] [applause] >> The discovery of the new lands brought great opportunity. It offered many a chance for new beginnings. For some, it was the pursuit of recognition or wealth from trade. And for many, it was simply a place to build a new home and live in freedom. Because God was an integral part of their lives, churches were established and the gospel quickly spread to the native people. Men like John Elliott, a Puritan minister in a Massachusetts Bay colony, had a deep burden for the Native Americans. Unlike many of his time, he did not keep his distance. He went to them. He learned their language. He studied their way of life and faithfully preached the gospel among them. His work went far beyond preaching. John Elliott accomplished something remarkable. He translated the entire Bible into the Alona Quinn language, making it possible for the Native Americans to read the word of God for themselves. John Elliot's ministry was not built on force like many of the early conquisaditors who as they conquered the Caribbean and South America often pressured or compelled the natives to convert to Catholicism.

[01:08:18]Instead, John Elliot carried out his work with patience through teaching and with a sincere desire to see souls come to Christ. Our next group, our 7th to 12th grade string ensemble, will play a piece titled Conquisiadors.

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[01:12:14][music] >> [music] [music] [applause] >> As we look back through history, We may often ask why events have unfolded the way they have. In some moments, we can clearly see the hand of God. In others, we see the handiwork of of man by way of war, persecution, slavery, and greed.

[01:13:06]Yet, through it all, without minimizing the suffering, or the struggle, we are reminded of this truth. Despite what man has done, God still loves mankind and continues to draw men unto himself. Even in the darkest chapters of history, there have been those who heard the gospel who might not otherwise have had the opportunity. This is not to say that God desired such suffering, but rather that in his mercy, he is able to work even through the brokenness of this world to bring people to himself. As the Spaniards and with them the influence of the Roman Catholic Church began to lose their hold on the Caribbean colonies, doors began to open. Missionaries from Europe, England, and America soon carried the gospel to the islands. This truth is seen in the life of George Ly, a formerly enslaved man from America.

[01:14:00]After gaining his freedom, he traveled to Jamaica around 1783 and began one of the first Baptist missionaries there.

[01:14:08]He preached faithfully, organized churches, and helped lay the foundation for a growing Baptist movement on the island. The world calls Baptist missionary William Kerry the father of the modern missionary movement. But George Lyall leaves America to preach Christ in Jamaica a decade before Carrie leaves England to preach in India, earning George Lyle the title of the world's first Baptist missionary. Please enjoy the next selection, Banana Boat Jamaican Holiday, played by the fifth and sixth grade band.

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[01:16:06][music] >> [music] [music] [music] [applause] >> The final song this evening is a classic hymn composed by the well-known English hymnwriter Isaac Watts.

[01:16:43]titled I sing the mighty power of God.

[01:16:48]This song comes from a larger collection first published in 1715 called divine songs attempted in easy language for the use of children. Isaac Watts had a burden for the next generation. He understood that music is a powerful biblical way to teach truth especially to young minds. So he compiled his collection of songs to help children learn, memorize, and ultimately live out the truths of God in their lives. This particular song focuses on the truth of God's work and creation and his providential hand over it. I hope you have enjoyed our quick journey around the world through the variety of music and stories presented tonight. I know the young people have worked hard all year for this event, and we truly hope you've enjoyed it. From the beautiful landscapes to the various cultures and people to the enormity of space, our world is truly an amazing place. But what's even more amazing is to see the hand of God at work from the beginning until now. Bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to every nation. I am so thankful that the gospel has been passed around the world and has ultimately reached my country, my generation, my family, my heart. Please enjoy the final selection of this year's concert. I sing the mighty power of God performed by our 7th to 12th grade orchestra.

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[01:21:10][applause] >> [applause] >> Let's have all the young people come on up to the platform steps. Everybody that participated tonight, all of you who played, come on right up to the platform steps. Everybody right up here. Come on.

[01:21:33]Come on. Come on. Come on. All the SRCS students that were participating, let's give them one more hand as they make their way to the steps.

[01:21:41]An amazing job tonight. [applause] An amazing job.

[01:21:48]We appreciate all of your practicing, all of the hard work you put into it. Orchestra, stand with them, would you please? Let's give the orchestra a hand one more time.

[01:21:57]Orchestra, you stand. Everybody back there. Come on. Let's see all that crowd and great job here tonight. Let's thank all those who teach lessons, all those who help in our school with all that would happen tonight. I appreciate all of them also. You did a great job and we've enjoyed this evening. I know you put an amazing amount of work into what you do and learning your lessons and all for the glory of God and uh learning your instruments. We're so thankful and appreciate it. I hope you've enjoyed this tonight and uh I think it's a tremendous thing that our young people are playing and playing to the glory of God. I so appreciate all of the parents who are putting the time in with taking your children to lessons, paying for lessons, all that you do with helping to encourage them to practice and all of our teachers here and everybody who's had a part investing into the young people. And again, you just did a great job tonight. We're going to close in prayer here in just a moment. After we do, the kids, brother Michael's going to come up and help lead taking the pictures here by groups and you can take pictures of your kids if you would like.

[01:23:05]There's food out in the main lobby. A little bit of an around the world theme here tonight. Get yourself a Belgium waffle and whatever else they got out there. Uh you can you can get some of that out there. Now, we would appreciate if all of you are going out there to eat before the kids would save the kids something. Okay? All the instrumentalists are up here starving to death, especially Yeah. Come on. Right.

[01:23:30]And they want to get some. So, if you could, those of you that have younger children, you're going to take into the main lobby. If you could kind of keep an eye on them so they don't empty out all the tables, we would appreciate that.

[01:23:41]Thanks for being here on a Tuesday night. I appreciate the things that we've learned, including the missionary emphasis tonight and the gospel emphasis tonight. Everything we do, we want to have the gospel in mind. If you are here this evening and you don't have Christ as your own personal Lord and Savior, let me say the greatest thing in the world is to know Jesus and to know him personally and to be saved. And if you've never been saved, that's your need. And I hope that you'll listen to these things that were said tonight.

[01:24:11]Only Jesus saves. And so, thank you again, young people. Tremendous job. I love to watch you play and I thought you did a great job tonight. Let's close in prayer. Pastor Clark, you come close us out in prayer. And uh I I love uh I love to just think about the fact that we have so many young people that are are developing and playing these things and they can use this for the rest of their life.

[01:24:38]>> I just want to say I'm super impressed with everybody and how good you all do and uh speaking from a person that never did anything good like you guys are doing at that age. Clap for him. That's good.

[01:24:52]>> [applause] >> Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Let's pray. Lord, we thank you so much that these young people have been able to learn these instruments and make music, Lord, to to praise you. Music that honors you and worship music and praise to you, Lord. We just so thankful. And Lord, you you give us so many blessings, God. every every day is new and we just love you, praise you, honor you, and thank you in Jesus name. Amen. God bless you everyone. You are dismissed. Thank you.

[01:25:27]All right, don't run away. We're going to do pictures. We're going to start with third through sixth grade instrumentalists. So, if that's not you, just keep all your instruments and go off to the side. We're going to do third through sixth grade first.