Easter concert

There was an AWESOME concert in the Odessa church tonight. Helena Udras (our regular church organist now) joined with others to organize a chamber music/organ music concert that not only hit it right, but hit the calendar right. It was a holiday, the day after Easter here, the very BEST time for religious outreach, and the place was full. They got the Philharmonic chamber orchestra and a couple of great soloists to join with our beautiful organ to perform Bach, Handel, and other religious pieces that matched the moment. Pastor Babuinin asked me to pray with him beforehand, and he gave a great introduction, giving glory to God, calling all to spiritual reflection, and connecting the music and Easter-time with the right blend of the “Russian soul” and a “spiritual” message of Christ's Resurrection. The music, setting, and atmosphere blended well -- I was inspired!