PRESENTS Dr. David D. Ireland, Lead Pastor EXECUTIVE Director Cameras PRODUCER Jena Fisher Al Bryan Lomotan Marlinda K. Ireland Lovelene Glaude Musical Directors Felix Oteng Producers Joshua Lozada Cristian Castillo Joshua Lozada Filipe Mora Joshua Siniscal Filipe Mora Vocal Directors Kelly Kopec Jena Fisher Tennyson Depeiza Patrick Fider & Arrangements Jean Rene Estinval Kezia Harley Sherry Blake Production Josephine Quaye Saveyon Blake Coordinators Brandon Ellis Zynide Banks Musical David Taylor Joseph M. Smith Arrangements Ron Kelly Karen Woolridge-Dale Filipe Mora Harry Maseko Writers Joshua Lozada Kelly B. Lewis Ibn-Mustafa Muhammad Luis Tosado Video Director Sal Serna Zerome Kiflemariam Briana Britton Media Producer Hunter DeSimone Ivorine Fung Patrick Fider Steve Williams Crystal Bell Noel Holmes Marketing/Design Technical Director Jerry Laguerre Moise LaPorte Set Design Sara Passafiume Dawn Williams Marco Hernandez Lighting Choral Directors Video Control Luis Tosado Nancey Jackson Johnson Victor McLean Danny Mora Courtney McCain Sierra Hudson Audio Engineers Computer Graphics Rick Hernandez PHOTOGRAPHY Robert Holloway Wayne Williams Michael Gatlin Byron Williamson Juan Perez Nataly Mora Judy Isaacs Natnael Issac Kayanna Richards Lewis Denis Audrey Archer Jason Worthem Joshua Gerena Isiah Johnson Thanks For Visiting Uniting People to God and People to People Thank you for making Christ Church a part of your holiday plans. Christmas is a special time of year when people from all different walks of life find common ground by celebrating Jesus’ birth. Christ Church has been blessed with many talented artists who are passionate about using their gifts to share God’s message of hope. We pray that our Christmas concert will bring you hope for tomorrow. We would be delighted to have you return for one of our weekend services. Check out our website at ChristChurchUSA.org for times and locations. Also, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook for life-giving conversations! Merry Christmas! Drs. David & Marlinda Ireland Songs & Scenes Carol of the Bells Scene 2: The Longing Couple Violinist Charisa Rouse Give Hope Dancers Luis Tosado (Instrumental) Alexxus Jegede Silent Night Introduction: The Conductor, Soloist Hope Train Station Amanda Camille (Rolon) Bass O Come, All Ye Faithful Josh Lozada Soloist Willie Matos Agnus Dei/A Christmas Christ Church Choir Alleluia Soloists God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Christine Cullen Soloists Ruth Peña Ricardo Peña Betty Rivera Anne Joseph Guitar Christ Church Choir Filipe Mora Offering What Child Is This? Live in the Wonderful Motif Soloist Charisa Rouse Scene 3: The Widow Christ Church Ensemble Singers Mary, Did You Know? Soloist Scene 1: The Lost Child Jena Fisher Light of the World/ Uyangihola O Holy Night Christ Church Choir Soloists Anne Joseph Scene 4: Journey to Hope Damaris Richardson Ruth Peña Homily Christ Church Ensemble Singers A Song for Christmas Soloist/Violinist O Come, O Come Emmanuel Charisa Rouse Soloist Kezia Harley Joy to the World Rap Artist Soloist Sebastien (K-Proetic) Francois Kimberly Fuller Christ Church Choir Cast Actors Conductor (A Ticket to Hope) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Joseph M. Smith Lily (The Lost Child) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Adaeze Ajeroh Husband (The Longing Couple) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• EJ Frain Wife (The Longing Couple) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Shekinah Powlett Widow (The Widow) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Erin Murphy Special Features Give Hope (Ticket to Hope Theme Song) To the tune of “Live in the Wonderful” (Lakewood Church) Ensemble Singers Joyce Williams Shalom Romero Jude Piezema Shavonne Goldsmith Marcus Daniels Susan Townsend Sharonda Scroggins Yolanda Johnson Angela Harrison Ohemaah Ntiamoah David Hilaire Larry Clifton Ellen Ryan Damaris Richardson Marcia Dover Vashti Johnson Neivis Paulino Wodline Hippolyte Christ Church Band Acoustic Guitar Keys Suriel Zayas Darius Smith Bass Guitar Piano Josh Lozada Donnie Atis Drums Violin Ryan Smyth Charisa Rouse Electric Guitar Cello Filipe Mora Raina Brooks Suriel Zayas New sermon series BEGINS JANUARY 4–5 Join us as this challenging question is tackled by Pastor David Ireland, Ph.D., and our teaching team. Using Bible-based practical strategies, we will help you filter out the noise, crystalize your 2020 vision, and uncover What Really Matters! Schedule for Worship Services MONTCLAIR CAMPUS Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 1:30 p.m. ROCKAWAY CAMPUS Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Bios Jena Fisher Director/Producer, Soloist, Mary, Did You Know? Jena Fisher has appeared in several Christ Church Christmas productions over the last decade and has been featured in major theatrical and musical productions such as The Mile-Long Opera and August Wilson’s acclaimed stage play, The Piano Lesson. Jena’s passion for music and for worship is shown in her work as a published songwriter (SEASAC)––most notably with collaborations featuring global recording artists Uche Agu and Nathan Curtis. Jena, a graduate of Calvin College in Michigan (B.A. in History and Sec- ondary Education), also spent 10 years as a high school advanced-placement history teacher. In addition, Jena is a principal worship leader at Christ Church and her work as a songwriter, production man- ager, and vocalist can be experienced on the Christ Church Worship Team’s EP Release, As We Wait. Filipe Mora Music Director/Guitar, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Filipe majored in Electronic Production & Design and served as a Gui- tar Principle. The multifaceted artist is the founder and CEO of Dream Foot Experience, a revolutionary music app company. He also serves as the Music Director for Christ Church. Aside from leading teams and his production compa- ny, Filipe is also an experienced guitar player and mu- sic producer who has been able to perform live with well-known artists including Ricardo Sanchez, Anthony Evans, Paul Baloche, Lucia Parker, William McDowell, En Espiritu y En Verdad, Danilo Montero, and more. Josh Lozada Music Director/Guitar, Uyangihola, Silent Night Josh is a self-taught musician that was born into a family of musicians and singers. This led to him un- covering an appreciation for music very early in his life. As a pastor’s kid, the church became the most natural place for his development as a musician and leader. After years of study and taking part in different bands and musical situations, Josh quickly found himself traveling the U.S. and ultimately the globe, with dif- ferent American and Latin American worship artists. A producer, arranger, director, multi-instrumentalist, Bios husband to Neomi, father to Kayla and Karissa, and lover of Jesus–– his passion is music but his goal is to reach the lost and see them transformed by the power of Christ. Josh has called Christ Church “home” since 2011 and although he lives on Long Island with his family, he knows that he has been called to serve at Christ Church alongside the wonderful pastors and leaders as Music Director. Nancey Jackson Johnson Guest Choral Director Nancey Jackson Johnson is a passionate worshipper and minister of the Gospel. At 6 years old, she began singing in her father’s church, and later went on to record three nationally acclaimed CDs. This led to her receiving two Stellar Award Nominations in Gos- pel music. Her solo career and music ministry have afforded her prominent opportunities that include performing at live concerts, conferences, services––and even touring. She has also appeared on television and radio shows, nationally and internationally, for over two decades. Nancey has recorded and traveled with many local and international artists in building the Kingdom of God. Since 2003, this ordained minister of the Gospel has been passionate about preaching and teaching God’s Word in a powerful, yet practical way. She’s a certified life coach and the creator of “I Matter Empowerment Sessions.” For the past five years, Nancey has been the visionary and executive director of a regional, interde- nominational, multicultural movement called, “Jersey Shore Worship”––which partners with more than 80 churches and has thousands in attendance for its main events. Luis Tosado Writer, Dancer/Choreographer, Carol of the Bells, Uyangihola Our dancers are performing under the leadership of Luis Tosado, a gifted choreographer. Luis was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and trained under Jaquelin Chamorro & Leticia Rodrigues before moving to the United States. He also studied Musical Theater at County College of Morris and has performed on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan. Bios Kelly B. Lewis Writer Kelly is a veteran Film and Television acting student of The Actors’ Place, coached by professional actor Keith Flippen in Virginia. She has booked film acting and com- mercial roles with Similac (Abbott Labs), Virginia Lottery, CBN, Investigation Discovery, Lunchables, Meredith Corporation, and more. In 2008, Kelly took a step back from her career to focus on raising her three children, which opened opportu- nities for her to counsel others and learn their stories. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership and Counseling and went on to complete her Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communi- cation, with honors and a 3.9 GPA from the prestigious Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kelly cur- rently resides in the NYC-NJ Metro region. Charisa Rouse Featured Artist/Soloist,