Thirteen Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School students plus guest performers, Kaleigh Bell and Alex Nichols, recently provided their constituents with an awesome Christmas program entitled "The Gift."
Each student presented a wrapped gift, explained its value, and then placed it at the foot of a wooden cross. A variety of musical presentations included a handbell choir, piano solos, a voice choir, ladies trio, guitar trio, and a piano duet. Unique to the program was a piano quartet and a scripture-reciting choir which included the whole student body. Tyler Hart, who just started voice lessons, sang "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
The program ended on a high note with two students, Makayla Boell and Jessica Smith, being baptized by Ron Fleck, Newport (Wash.) Church pastor. Shirley Stephenson, a local member, had the pleasure of studying with the girls. Dayve Lounsberry, Spirit Lake (Wash.) pastor, had also been an influence in their lives. A special thanks was given to Ginger Brockman and Tricia Hendrickson, volunteers, who assisted teachers Jeff and Melissa Wallen with the program preparation.
From left: Jessica Smith, Ron Fleck and Makayla Boell.
The handbell choir performs with Ginger Brockman directing.
Jeff Wallen, principal, directs the Scripture recitation.
Tricia Hendrickson directs the vocal choir.
