Just because I didn’t see it, doesn’t meant it isn’t there. I’ve missed it before and I probably will again.
I’m talking here about the announcement of the upcoming Sunday Vespers program in the Chinook Observer. Upon my query, the editor kindly agreed to run a short article each week that I would submit telling the who, what, why, when, and where of the weekly Music Vespers Programs at the Historic Oysterville Church. Most weeks I see it but this week… either I missed it or other late breaking news pre-empted it.
So… just in case: this is what I wrote. (If you already saw it, just move on…):
A Promise from Fred Carter For Sunday’s Music Vespers
“I’ll be playing favorites for everyone at the Oysterville Church on Sunday and that’s a promise!” local singer-songwriter Fred Carter said of his upcoming Music Vespers program on August 14. Carter is well-known locally as a musician who can play almost any tune once he’s heard it. “I just need a little help on the lyrics now and then,” he laughs.
Sunday’s service will open at 3:00 p.m. with an “Oysterville Moment” by Sydney Stevens. This week she will tell the shivery tale of an early minister’s wife, Mrs. Crouch, who drowned under mysterious circumstances back in 1892. Steve Kovach will present a short homily after which pianist Barbara Bate will accompany the congregational hymn-singing, The public is invited to “come as you are” to this free Sunday Music Vespers Service.
Hope to see you all there!