In July we were fortunate to have the French Boys Choir come to Zion.   All of their voices were beautiful and their songs were magnificent.  They sang in both English and French.  Before the concert dinner was prepared and served by the congregation to the choir and their chaperons.  Members of the congregation volunteered to be host families to the boys, their director, and chaperons.  All the host families enjoyed their evening with their new French friends.  The next day they went to Big Spring state park and a picnic at Karen Klaus’ home before they had to be on their way to Green Bay WI.  It was a wonderful experience and unbelievable good fortune that we were able to have this choir from France come to our small town.

On December 6th we celebrated the Sankta Lucia Festival which is a traditional Swedish Christmas celebration.  Sankta Lucia was introduced along with her attendants.   The program was The Lord’s Prayer a Candlelight Service.  There were candles representing the different parts of The Lord’s Prayer and which each lighting a hymn was sung.  The program concluded with each person having a lighted candle and the singing of “Silent Night”.  After the singing of the Table Prayer everyone was invited to Augustana Hall for refreshments.  It was a lovely evening enjoyed by all.