Our church was the beneficiary of a variety of musical performances recently when a reunion of the family of Pastor Rex’s father was held here. There were approximately 35 in all. Many of them had a unique musical talent which they shared with us during the morning worship service and during a concert in the afternoon. The range of musical composers was unusual, from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze” sung by the Espiritu -Velasco Choir, to a jazz improvisation of “Who Can I Turn To” from ‘The Roar of the Greasepaint” played by Pastor Rex’s cousin, Vicente Espiritu Velasco, a Medical Internist. Included were a variety of selections performed by Christina, Hannah, Grace, and Tabitha Espiritu. The finale featured three selections by Gigi Mitchell-Velasco and Noel Espiritu Velasco who sang and accompanied each other and sang a duet, “Make Me an Instrument” by Aborn, “O Divine Redeemer” and “The Lord is My Light”.  It was a superb day of excellent music for our congregation, thanks to the outstanding talents and generosity of the Espiritu’s and Velasco’s. 

Bob Hurd

Thank You

This is a warm thank you to the Espiritu-Velasco family for including us in their family reunion with a wonderful musical Sunday morning and afternoon. From the oldest family members to some of the very youngest, they shared their special gifts. From two former members of the Boston Opera Company, to first chair flute of the Delaware Youth Symphony, they gave their amazing best. From Bach to Broadway, including a jazz piano rendition of Anthony Newley’s Who Can I Turn To?,