Lydians 40th Anniversary Choir Service Programme

Celebrating

YEARS

of Musical Excellence

CHOIR SERVICE 2020

A Service of Reflection, Thanksgiving and Rededication

Officiating: Reverend Anthony Rampersad Accompanists: Lindy-Ann Bodden-Ritch Myrtle Cumberbatch Andrew Samlal John Jacob Astra Noel Recorded at Aramalya Presbyterian Church 14 Cochrane Street, Tunapuna Live Streamed via YouTube on Thursday, September 24, 2020 5:30 pm

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First Citizens

THE LYDIANS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CHOIR SERVICE ORDER OF SERVICE MUSICAL PRELUDE The Lydians Ride the Chariot (2013) Give Me Jesus (2013) Ride Up in de Chariot (2015) My Soul is a Witness (2013) There is a Meeting Here (2013) INTROIT: “Love Divine All Love Excelling” Jubilate! (1995) The Lydians Soloist: E. Cumberbatch Welcome Rev. Anthony Rampersad Reflections on The Lydians - 40yrs A Choir Denise Stephenson Stuempfle MEMORIAL FOR LYDIANS PAST Ave Maria (f rom Misa Cubana) (2010) The Lydians (J. Vitier) Soloist: G. Yearwood The Secretary’s Report Kory Mendez (Secretary) Sanctus (f rom Missa Lydia) (2017) The Lydians (A. Noel) Reflection and Thanksgiving for the Music Carl Anthony Hines (Interim Music Lead) O Still Small Voice of Calm (2017) The Lydians (Arr. Butler) Message of Thanksgiving and Goodwill Professor Sterling Frost (Chairman) Wade in the Water (2017) The Lydians (Arr. Hogan) Soloist: J. Pyle FIRST READING Hebrews 6: 7 - 12 Patricia Whittle Quodlibet (2014) The Lydians (Arr. Beard, Tucker) SECOND READING Philippians 4: 4 – 9 Joseph Knights

Total Praise (2019) The Lydians (Smallwood) Soloist: C. Caton New Testament Reading Rev. Anthony Rampersad HOMILY Rev. Anthony Rampersad PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION PRAYER OF BLESSING OF THE LYDIANS Rev. Anthony Rampersad Concerto No 2. The Four Seasons: Summer (Mvt 3) (2013) Lydian Steel (A. Vivaldi) TRIBUTES Randal Robinson Benedict Rousseau Liesl, Lauren and Gerry Davidson.

Message f rom Our Sponsor Mr Larry Olton, Brand and Marketing Head - First Citizens Trinidad and Tobago REDEDICATION - Reading of the Lydians Mission Statement Led by Garnet Allen (General Manager) God is Great (2000) The Lydians (J. Jacob) Vote of Thanks Dr Jennifer Jones Morales (Director) God Bless Our Nation M. Padmore - Led by Joseph Knights Accompanist: M. Cumberbatch PRAYER: Teach us, Good Lord San Ignacio de Loyola - Led by Lyris Hodge-Christian BENEDICTION Rev. Anthony Rampersad The Lord Bless You and Keep You (2011) The Lydians (Lutkin) Recessional: Psalm 24 (2020) The Lydians (N. Dexter) Soloists: J. Hilaire, G. Allen

LOVE DIVINE ALL LOVES EXCELLING

LYDIANS MISSION STATEMENT

Love Divine, all loves excelling Joy of heaven to earth come down Fix in us thy humble dwelling All thy faithful mercies crown

"We believe in God. Our belief demands that we live in service of God's Greater Glory.

We recognise that music is a gift and the ability to perform it is a grace - this leads us to develop our skills to their fullest and to give all who wish, our co-operation and support that they may develop their own ability.

Jesus, thou art all compassion Pure unbounded love thou art Visit us with thy salvation Enter every trembling heart.

Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, Never more thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above, Pray and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love.

Finish, then, thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be.

Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored in thee; Changed f rom glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

GOD BLESS OUR NATION God bless our nation Of many varied races May we possess that common love That binds and makes us One. Let it be known around the World That we can boast of Unity And take a pride in Our Liberty.

God bless our isles of tropic beauty rare Of flaming Poinciana And shady immortelle The warm and sparkling waters That beat upon our shores Beat out a tune that seem to tell We take a pride in Our Liberty.

God bless our leaders Give them grace to guide Bestow on them thy judgement wise To rule our land aright To keep the flag of f reedom high that we may sing most lustily We take a pride in Our Liberty.

We recognise that our improvement as musicians will be achieved only through unrelenting effort, through practice and discipline, through accepting instruction and by our willingness to be patient as we teach and encourage others.

The f ruit of our effort we offer only to God to feed His hungry to heal His sick to educate His untaught.

We offer our song as well: to bring solace where there is grief, to mark His presence where there is joy, and to bring His Name to all people.

We set ourselves the goal of Excellence: Perfection will not be achieved in our mortal lives but that knowledge does not remit our effort, for we know that, if judged worthy, we shall hear the Perfect Harmony, Eternal; as we return to God." PRAYER: Teach us, Good Lord Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as thou deservest; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will.

Thank You...

The Lydians say a heartfelt prayer of gratitude to God for the music, the singing, and the blessings of beautiful and helpful people that allowed us to have this 40th Anniversary Choir Service in these challenging times.

We thank the Aramalya Local Board, with special gratitude to Reverend Anthony Rampersad, Mr Carlos Lakhan, Mr. Elijah Mootieram and the Aramalya church community for their warmth, help and use of the church, environs, facilities and resources in hosting our 40th Anniversary Choir Service at the Aramalya Presbyterian Church.

Thank you to the Chairman of our Board Professor Sterling Frost; General Manager, Garnet Allen; Assistant General Manager, Joseph Knights; Interim Music Lead , Carl Anthony Hines; Secretary, Kory Mendez; Section Leaders: Alicia Fisher, Anton Williams, Fidel Guerra, Kerry Sheppard, Jamel Williams, Judy Tardieu and Utilda Knights, and Music Team members, as this event benefitted greatly f rom the volunteer spirit of our Lydian family.

We thank our inspired prayer scripters Dr Edward and Mrs Rhonda Cumberbatch, and Ms Elsa McConney. We acknowledge Prayer and readings presenters: Captain of the Lydian Steel, Astra Noel; Choreographer, Allison Guerra Seepaul; Accompanist Myrtle Cumberbatch; Choristers Patricia Whittle, Lt. Colonel Anthony Whitehall (ret.), Lyris Hodge-Christian, Nisha Henry, Sharon King, Sandra Gregory, Selma Hodge, and Director on the Board Dr. Jennifer Jones Morales.

Thank you to all Lydians who shared their best wishes with us Denise Stephenson Stuempfle, Benedict Rousseau, Randal Robinson, Liesel Semper Sagar and Lauren and Jordanne Semper Scott.

We thank deeply our Sponsor First Citizens and on this occasion in particular, Mr Larry Olton, Brand and Marketing Head, for bringing to us words of encouragement and best wishes.

We thank our Welfare Officer Christine Chan A Shing and Committee for organising the event and associated logistics; Lendl Neaves for putting together our Memorial slide show, Jean Paul Bethelmy for graphics, Kyle and Digital Compass Ltd for the Video Editing and Bernard Beckles and La Tropicale for décor.

To all Lydians near and far, our families and f riends we thank you for your unwavering love and support.

…Join the Lydians…

If you have a passion for singing, and willing to joyfully commit to the learning come on down to COSTATT Student Centre corner of Dundonald Street and Fitzgerald Lane, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. START TIME 7:30pm. We welcome you.

(Online rehearsals during Quarantine in light of the pandemic, call for details) No auditions. Just come.

Call and book your membership Today General Manager: Garnet Allen 355-7769/794-6391 thelydiansingers@yahoo.com or info@thelydiansingers.com Website: TheLydians.org Youtube.com: youtube.com/user/theLydians Facebook.com: facebook.com/theLydiansTT