Pastor Marc McDonald welcomes the guests.
The series started with the choir from St. John’s led by George Albers. The choir consisted of Annie Albers, Gary Arend, Natalie Arend, Nancy Danyow, Julia Glaab, Dindy Harbeson-Geyman, Gloria Job, Ken Malpas and Kristine Vasquez.
George Albers gave a solo of Ave Maria and Pastor Marc McDonald sang I Wonder As I Wander. I was quite unprepared for the voice of Pastor McDonald.
Pastor McDonald sang a beautiful solo of I Wonder as I Wander.
The Choir sang a series of holiday favorites on occasion getting the visitors to join in. The voices of the choir grew since last year and they made good use of the additions.
Afterward there was a reception hosted by the Director of Social Gatherings Sally Burcham.
There are three more concerts scheduled on Sunday December 6, 13 and 20 beginning at 4 p.m. at St. John’s at 202 W. Grant next to the Christmas tree. The upcoming entertainment includes the Andrew Hamby Family, the Choirs of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church along with the choir from St. John’s, and flutist Anthony Flesch with guitarist Joel Rieck.
The concerts are free so they should make a welcome addition for your Polar Express, Bearizona Wild Wonderland or other holiday plans.
WILLIAMS — The cold may have caused many to stay home for the Parade of Lights and tree lighting this year. The crowd that came, however, did not have cold spirits. Some attendees even came lit up themselves, this year.
The air was bitter cold, this year, for the ceremonial tree lighting and Parade of Lights in Williams. Most of the crowd appeared after 6 p.m. to find spaces to view the parade. Some in the parade reported that there were many empty spaces, however, over previous years. Which is really too bad since the parade this year was better than last year.
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WILLIAMS — The First Baptist Church of Williams is hosting a viewing of the movie Do You Believe this Saturday, September 19 at 5:30. They ask that you RSVP at their office or by signing the sheet at their table in the sanctuary of the Church to ensure enough snacks and drinks. The Church is located on Grant Street behind the Safeway. Their phone number is 928-635-4692.
WILLIAMS — Brown’s Amusements carnival opened last night and will run through Saturday. They are set up along Railroad Avenue across from Rod’s Steak House and the Route 66 Diner. They come to Williams after entertaining at the Coconino County Fair over Labor Day weekend. Tickets and wristbands may be purchased at the carnival or at the Williams Kaibab Forest Visitor Center.
Martin Milner best known for the roles of Corvette owner Tod Stiles in the television series Route 66 and stone-faced police veteran Pete Malloy in Adam-12 passed away at the age of 83. The communication office of the LA Police Department issued an Instagram which stated, “Pete Malloy, you are end of watch.”
FLAGSTAFF — The 66th Annual Coconino County Fair opens tomorrow and runs through Labor Day. The County Fair features traditions like youth livestock shows and auction, carnival rides and games, fair food, exhibitions by community members, live entertainment (
WILLIAMS — The United Methodist Church at 127 W Sherman Ave in Williams will host a screening of Do You Believe? this Friday.
WILLIAMS — The Williams Independence day weekend has started with the setup of the Kiwanis Route 66 Street Market across from the Memorial Park.
At 11 a.m. there will be a Community Prayer session at the Community Stage followed by the VFW chilli cook-off at noon. The United Methodist Church on Second Street will host their annual Ice Cream Social at 2 p.m on the Fourth.
The Williams Aquatic Center will host a free swim from 12 to 4 p.m. 
