Bethel United Methodist Church held its Annual Community Chancel Choir Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14th. Attendees were treated to a wonderful evening of song that included the 30-member full choir, men’s and women’s choirs, handbells, and the Charleston String Quartet. Under the direction of Tom Whitacre, Christmas Classics and some lesser-known pieces were beautifully sung. Soloist included: Stephanie Drawdy, Natalie Wilson, mother/daughter duo Jenny and Catherine Bunton, D’Andre Hicks who came from Anderson to sing a beautiful rendition of “O Holy Night”, and Charlotte, North Carolina based mezzo soprano Kristen Murdaugh sang “Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree”. The almost 90-minute concert wrapped up with an amazing rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus”.
