Mens Voice Souvenir 2019- Kuwait

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ

The season of Christmas is here again. It is a wonderful part of the year when the whole world celebrates the glorious night of the birth of the only saviour Jesus Christ as said in John 1:14 –

"The Word became flesh and made his dwellings among us. We have seen his glory,the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."Yes, it's God who came to dwell among us for ever that night. A glorious night which we have to praise and give glory to God.

I'm proud to be a part of Men's Voice and Choral Society who has made it another year with the theme glory to God in the highest. Its great to be a part of this group for the past 19 years. I am to see their enthusiasm to spread the word and doing great works for His glory. As they are beginning their 20th year I wish them a great year ahead. My prayers and blessings in the name of Jesus.

Wish you all a very happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!

President’s Message & Choral Society

Season’s Greetings to All

It is said that the most precious gift you can give to anyone is - “Time”; When you give your time, you are giving a little of yourself and a part of your life to someone else”.

This is especially true during the Christmas season when so many of our members are involved in the preparations to stage our largest event of each year. In the many months leading up to Christmas, our members spend an enormous amount of time practicing and preparing for this celebration to make the hearts of many people very happy.

The celebration requires planning on a grand scale, which several of our members diligently do with the greatest of enthusiasm and passion. You will see the earnest efforts of our members in the many pictures of our last year celebration featured in this souvenir.

By the amazing grace of God this year we are successfully completing 19 years and we are just touching the milestone of 2 decades. We are planning a year full of events and a Grand Finale’ of the 20th Year Celebration in December 2020.

I take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors who have supported us all these years and the well wishers who made us continue the service of the Lord for the last 19 years.

Last but not the least, during this special sacred season, I hope each one of you take the time to reflect on the many blessings of your life and to realize what a privilege it is to be singers of Glory & Joy to others.

Mens Voice & Choral Society and I extend our very best wishes to you and your families for a Merry Christmas and a bright & Blessed New Year 2020.

Ninan Joseph President

www.mensvoicekuwait.org info@mensvoicekuwait.org

Opening Prayer

Abide with Me (Theme Song)

Welcome Speech : Abraham Thomas (Jt. Secretary)

Ningal Paadiyillengil (Malayalam)

Lesson I: Isaiah 9: 2–7

O Come Emmanuel by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Mannum Vinnum Maalokhar (Malayalam) by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Oh, What a Glorious Night by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Lesson II: Luke 2: 1-7

Prince of Peace by Men’s Voice

Christmas is Coming by Men’s Voice

Lesson III: Luke 2: 8-16

Aanadam Kara Kaviyukayi (Malayalam) by Men’s Voice

God is Able by Men’s Voice

Child of Bethlehem by Men’s Voice Christmas Message

Rev. Fr. Liju K Ponnachen (Asst. Vicar. St.Gregorious Indian Orthodox Maha Edavaka)

We Worship and Adore – MVCSK - Junior Choir

Chilli Kombil – MVCSK - Junior Choir

Sing With the Angels- MVCSK - Junior Choir

Noel Noel Sing Glory by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Bethlehemin (Malayalam) by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Program Theme Song: Gloria In Excelsis Deo by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

The Journey Begins Tonight by Men’s Voice & Choral Society

Vote of Thanks: Mr. Ninan Joseph (President)

Silent Night (Choir and Congregation)

Closing Prayer and Benediction Christmas Wish & Choral Society

In a chaotic world millennia ago, when injustice prevailed, mankind lived in fear, where peace was just a word and evil marched around with pomp and glory, there was a night that was dark, quiet and cold. On that still night a virgin gave birth to a sweet little babe. The face of the babe shone with unabating love. The shepherds tired after their toil saw a host of angels singing "Glory to God in the highest ", with the message that a child is born; a son is given to take away the burden of sin of the entire mankind forever; He will rule the world for He is the Wonderful, Counselor; the mighty of the everlasting father, the prince of peace. Its With Him came forgiveness, hope and freedom.

Thus the greatest story of redemption began from the humble manger of Bethlehem. The reason of the first Christmas carols that still rock this season of the year. And here today Men's Voice and Choral Society with the junior choir bring to you again the reason to celebrate the great day with " Gloria in Excelsis Deo"!

For the past 19 years, Men's Voice and Choral Society have set the trend in welcoming the season of Christmas in this land. With a new theme every year and great choice of Carols, hymns, acapellas both archaic or contemporary they have found a place in the hearts of every music lover. Its not different this year too. They are here bearing the torch of the same good news to all. The choir with 45 senior and 30 junior vocalists will surely take you to the realm of His kingdom where you would sing Glory to God in the highest. The choir would present their talents in music with different rhythms with words so powerful of narration, praising and worshipping. So set your hearts and minds on this glorious night to listen to the mesmeric sounds of music.

Men’s voice and Choral Society are grateful to the great support that everyone has given us. Your prayers are our strength. As we are beginning our 20th yearlong celebration we request your prayers and support too. And when we wrap up for today we pray that you will be able to take along the greatest good news of all times. Let our music cheer your heart and soul with the peace, joy and blessings of the season. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season and a great and peaceful New year.

Anie Saji

www.mensvoicekuwait.org info@mensvoicekuwait.org

Charity Report (2018-19)

& Choral Society

Men’s Voice and Choral Society - Kuwait continues their good work in the field of charity. Over the years the group was able to help so many needy and deserving people from the marginalized sections of the society, by providing financial support for their medical-treatment, education, marriage, housing etc.

In continuation of our charity work, we launched a Charity Project called Thanal. The word Thanal in Malayalam language means “Shade” as like a tree shade where the weary can rest. Through “ Thanal “ last year also we have extended our financial support to few families who were badly affected by the flood in Kerala, India.

Find below the details of the flood affected families which we have supported during 2018-19

Mr. Shawn Periera

Kalavaraparambil, Padiyoor P.O, Aluva, Eranakulam Dist, Kerala, India

Mr. P Mathew

Thekkekandathil House, Kodukulanji. Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, India

Mr. Alexander M C

Maliyekkal, Thiruvalla, Pathannamthitta Dist, Kerala, India

Mrs. Lalitha

Aanacharinja Veedu, Niranam West, Pathanamthitta Dist, Kerala, India

Mr. P.T Vaghese

Payyenkeril, Nedumprom, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta Dist, Kerala, India

Mrs. Mini Aji

Madhubhavanam, Kodukulanji, Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist Kerala, India

Mrs. Rachel Shaji

Perupattil Sherin Bhavanam, Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, India

Mr. Saji P Paulose

Pallam,Kottayam, Dist, Kerala, India

Mrs.Renuka Devi Sreepalam, Vazhar Mangalam Chengannur, Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, India

We recognize that what we have done so far is very little considering what still remains to be done. We also pray that Almighty God will use us more in the coming years to be a Thanal (Shade) for the needy.

This year also we are planning to distribute the balance amount we collect for the program to support individuals those who are in need of financial support based on the requests.

Abide with me

Words HENRY F. LYTE Music Arranged by William H. Monk

Abide with me; Fast falls the even tide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts ee, Help of the helpless, Oh! Abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, Abide with me.

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Words and Music by GEORGE M. KOSHY Harmonised by M. Thomas Thomas

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Latin Hymn

Arranged by Marty Parks

Come, come, Emmanuel... O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lowly exile here Until the Son of God appear

O come Thou Day spring come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to ight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! Come, come, Emmanuel

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Oh, What a Glorious Night Words and Music by KENNA TURNER WEST, TONY WOOD and DON POYTHRESS Arranged by Steve W. Mauldin

Can you imagine that marvelous moment, The wonderful story unfolding under a Bethlehem sky? Shepherds out in the elds abiding, Hearing the jubilant tidings, echoing from on high.

Glory! All of the heavens rang. “Glory!” That’s what the angels sang. Good News! Great Joy! What a glorious sight! Oh, what a glorious night!

No doubt, most of the world never noticed The stable where Mary and Joseph were part of a beautiful scene. Wise Men, traveling over the desert, Coming to o er their treasure unto the new born King.

Glory! All of the the heavens rang. “Glory!” That’s what the angels sang. Good News! Great Joy!

What a glorious sight! Oh, what a glorious night, Like no other that’s ever been.

Down through the ages we’re still celebrating, Singing again and again Glory! Glory! Glory!

All of the the heavens rang. “Glory!” That’s what the angels sang. Good News! God with us! A Baby boy! What a glorious sight! Oh, what a glorious night! What a night!

Prince of Peace

Words and Music by MARTY PARKS

Arranged by Marty Parks Make our hearts Your throne, Prince of Peace Make our lives Your own, Prince of peace; May our joy increase, and our striving cease, As we rest in You, Prince of Peace.

Christmas Is Coming Words and Music by JOEL RANEY

Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring! People celebrat-in’ the birth of a King. Shout-in’ hosanna till the heavens ring!

Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring.

Christmas is com-in’, Mary’s baby boy, Bring-in’ us a message of comfort and joy. Glory hallelujah, what a wonderful thing

Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring.

Glory lled the heavens, music lled the night Shepherds heard the angels sing Wise men saw the light Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring! People celebrat-in’ the birth of a King. Shout-in’ hosanna till the heavens ring Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring.

O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel

Glory lled the heavens, music lled the night Shepherds heard the angels sing Wise men saw the light Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring People celebrat-in’ the birth of a King. Shout-in’ hosanna till the heavens ring Christmas is com-in’, let the church bells ring.

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God Is Able

Words and Music by MOSIE LISTER

Arranged by Mosie Lister

People, do you know there’s trouble all over this land?

Sorrow and grief and we don’t understand We ought a be on our knees today, Ought a cry, “Lord, won’t You show us the way.” Crying to the Lord, “Come lend us a helping hand.” Don’t you know that God, our God never fails

O no, He never fails

No matter what the case may be, God never fails When all the world is going wrong Just keep on holding on He is able, He is God And God never fails People do you know we really do need God’s love Need the kind of love we can’t get too much of Ought a cry, “Lord, won’t You see us thro’ We need You Lord in all we do Won’t You come on down and shower us with Your love?

Don’t you know that God never fails For He is able, He is God And God never fails; He never fails!

Down from heaven’s glory

To a manger bed; Cruci ed! Glor ed! He was born to be our Saviour!

Come children over all the earth; Celebrate the Saviour’s birth!

Ev’ry knee shall bow, Ev’ry nation sing

The Child of Bethlehem is the King of Kings. The Child of Bethlehem He is the King of Kings.

We worship and adore You

We worship and adore You, Bowing down before You, Songs of praises singing, Hallelujahs ringing, Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah! Amen.

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Words and Music by G. THOMAS JOHN

Child of Bethlehem

Words and Music by

WAYNE WATSON & CLAIRE CLONINGER Arranged by Marty Parks

Still quiet night in Bethlehem Earth sleeps and few take thought of Him But the heav’ns rejoice and the angels sing; The Child of Bethlehem is the King of Kings. Still wise men worship at His feet And lost souls waken from their sleep And the heav’ns rejoice and the angels sing; The Child of Bethlehem is the King of Kings.

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Sing with the Angels Word and Music

by RUTH MORRIS GRAY

I’m gonna sing with the angels, “Glory, hallelujah,” Sing with the angels, “Peace on earth.”

I’m gonna sing with the angels, “Glory in the highest,” Come and celebrate the baby’s birth. While shepherds living in the elds Were watching ocks by night, An angel of the Lord appeared To them in heav’nly light. “Do not be afraid,” he said, “I bring you news of great joy, For lying in a manger bed, You’ll nd a baby boy.” (I’m gonna sing… And suddenly the air was lled With angels all around And “Glory in the highest.” Rang out their thund’ring sound. “Heaven now has come to earth, Today in Bethlehem A child of hope, a wondrous birth, With peace, good will to men.” (I’m gonna sing… Gloria In excelsis Deo! (2) I’m gonna sing with the angels, “Glory, hallelujah,” Sing with the angels, “Peace on earth.”

I’m gonna sing with the angels, “Glory in the highest,” Come and celebrate the baby’s birth.

Noel, Noel! Sing Glory! Word and Music by MARTY PARKS Arranged by Marty Parks

Sing noel! Sing glory in the highest! Born is the King of Israel

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Gloria In Excelsis Deo! Words by RANDY VADER Music: (Pat-a-Pan) BURGUNDIAN CAROL Arranged by Jay Rouse

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Lowly shepherds in the night, They behold a wondrous sight, Joyous choir all in ight

Hear the songs of praise, (2) God is glorious in His ways; He has come to us this day.

“Do not fear,” the angel said, “Go and seek a manger bed in a lowly cattle shed.” Gloria in excelsis Deo!

On to Bethlehem they run In their quest to see God’s Son, Little knowing what’s begun

Hear the songs of praise, (2) God is glorious in His ways; He has come to us this day.

They behold the new born King, Joy their only o ering, Joy, the wondrous news they bring.

Hear the songs of praise, (2) God is glorious in His ways; He has come to us this day! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Silent Night Word by JOSEPH MOHR Music by Franz Xavier

Silent night, Holy night

All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar

The Journey Begins Tonight

Words

by ROSE ASPINALL Music and Arranged by JAY ROUSE

The journey begins with an angel in ight,...Oh…

A Whisper, a promise, a cold winter night,...Oh… A Son will arrive. He will bring us light. The journey begins tonight. (2)

A virgin surrenders to His holy plan,...Oh… The Father reveals the redemption of man,...Oh… While shepherds in haste to Bethlehem ran Their journey begins tonight. (2)

As Kings seek a Savior, a star in the sky,...Oh… Across lonely deserts to a Baby who lies,...Oh… In a lowly manger, the promised Infant cries. His journey begins tonight. (2)

Blessed are you when you fall on your knees,...Oh…

Surrendered and helpless before Him who sees,...Oh…

To locked prison doors, He holds ev’ry key! The journey begins tonight. (2) Your journey begins tonight.

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born

Christmas Wish!

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas And a Happy New Year!

Varghese Koshy

Evan Sunil Abraham

Caren Ann Suresh

Sam Oommen Mathew

Vice President

Jt. Secretary

President

Compere

Compere Compere

Giby Sanjeevi George

Ruben Thomas

Ashwin John Varghese

Choir Master

Norah Mary Ashish

Junior Choir Master

Smitha Anni Samuel

Simmi Lejit Mathew

Eimilee Sara Ninan

Shaleen Mariam Kurian

Bensu Anie Benjamin

Shainey Ajay

Sony Susan Mathew

Carol Susan Jacob

Over the Years

Over the Years

& Choral Society