The internationally-recognized African Children’s Choir will perform during the worship services at Meredith Drive Reformed Church, 5128 Meredith Drive in Des Moines, on Sunday, July 29 at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. The choir raises global awareness of the thousands of orphaned and abandoned children in Africa. A freewill offering will be taken to support the children in the choir.
Their music features familiar children’s songs, traditional spirituals and rhythmic gospel favorites. Despite the tragedy they’ve experienced, the children share their hope and joy through song.
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“We are excited and honored to host the African Children’s Choir as they share their music with our community,” said Pastor Jon Nelson.
About Meredith Drive Reformed Church
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Meredith Drive Reformed Church is one congregation that meets in two locations. The Meredith Drive campus is located at 5128 Meredith Drive in Des Moines. The second campus, The Bridge, is at 10025 NW 62nd Avenue in Johnston.
About Music for Life Institute and the African Children’s Choir
Music For Life Institute’s (MFL) purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa. Donations directly support the expansion of sponsorship and education programs for both the current choir children as well as the thousands of other students and children they represent. In addition to education the choir finances numerous relief and development projects throughout Africa, including the Music for Life Centers in AIDS-devastated South Africa, and food relief containers to war-torn Sudan. www.africanchildrenschoir.com