subject Jirani Take 2!
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Last night I attended a wonderful concert at IN2 Church, Jirani Choir Concert. It was a life-changing experience and I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity to go.
To answer a commonly asked question, I know about this event because I've attended the church several times now. No one asked me to promote this concert but I did so earlier this week because I thought it would be fantastic. Having attended the concert yesterday, I am now even more compelled to share the event information with you.
Just over a year and a half ago, The Jirani Choir was created as a relief effort to bring hope to kids who came from one of the most deprived places in the world and the poorest district in Kenya, Korogocho-Dandora. The kids literally lived and breathed in a garbage dump and put into their mouths whatever garbage they could get their hands on.
Last night, these same children filled the room with their powerfully angelic voices such that I could hardly imagine the voices came from these little adults! For a split second I thought I was at the Met Opera watching La Traviata. The children sang with fervor and compassion and yet with such precision. Not only was I really moved, but I had a blast watching these children have so much fun on stage. Afterwards, I had the opportunity to go up on stage and take pictures with these kids and I just wanted to take them home (or live with them in Kenya or wherever they go)! I met this one boy, Geoffrey, who was so excited to point out his picture in the pamphlet. And I introduced myself to this 11 year old girl, Mary, who, without hesitation, gave me the biggest smile and warmest hug. Faced with dire adversity, these children came from places we couldn't even imagine and yet they are overwhelmed with tremendous joy and hope. It was truly inspiring.
The concert will be offered once more tomorrow, Thursday, July 10th at 8pm. I'm assuming it's approximately 1.5 hours as it was last night. Details are noted below. If you have the opportunity to go, please do. And feel free to bring family and friends. This goes beyond religion and race. At the core, it is humanitarian. This is not a charity event nor is it a favor to me. No pressure. I only share with you the information so that you may have the opportunity to experience something really uniquely awesome.
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