This Easter Season was one of my favorites! First we had General Conference which I just loved!!! My favorite talk was by Elder Holland on the Savior and His Atonement. He gave me new insight on the Savior's sacrifice that I had never thought about before. My friend Holly sent me a link to a cool video clip that takes from his talk.
Then the next weekend I got to be a part of an amazing experience. My favorite friend Jen and I were invited to be a part of Lex de Azevedo's oratorio called Hosanna. Lex took directly from the King James Bible the story of the last week of the Savior's life and resurrection and composed the most beautiful and amazing music to tell the story. Jen and I were in the antiphonal choir which is basically a back up choir. The soloist were professional singers who had been on broadway, the opera and were soloist for MoTab. Jenny Oaks Baker was the violist which was by far my favorite part of the music. We performed two nights at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown SLC. The experience was powerful, and one I will never forget. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of such beautiful, inspiring, testimony building event. We even had General Authorities attend and Kurt Bestor...so that means I'm kind of famous now :)
I know that it wasn't by chance that I was in this choir. I feel that Heavenly Father gave me this amazing opportunity so that I could deepen my testimony of and love for the Savior and share those feelings with my family and my friends. I am so grateful for Jesus Christ and his Atoning Sacrifice so that I can repent, change and go home to Him!
2 comments:
It's so fun to see a picture of you and Jen together! I loved Elder Holland's talk too, it was so powerful, particularly just before Easter. That's so neat that you were able to sing in the choir. I'm sure it was so beautiful and spiritual to be in and to listen to... I'm sorry I missed it!
It sounds amazing! I wish I could have been there!
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