May 18    Our Church History (Video) - Martha Thompson

 May25     Memorial Day Weekend - No Program

 June 1      "Put Feet to Your Faith Sunday"-
                  All Members and Friends

 *May 28   Rev. Dr. Steve Jones, President, Baptist Peace Fellowship  of North America -7:00 p.m.

Contact: Jeffrey Linebeck, 362-3796

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Jazz Series Continues at First Baptist

The First Baptist Church of Manchester Center's "Cool Jazz" Series continues on Friday, May 16th at 7:00 pm with a concert by jazz vocalist Evita Cobo, with Brad Hatfield - piano, Peter Kontrimas - bass and Jim Gwin - drums

Evita Cobo  has an unspoiled voice, a gift for true expression and a love and respect for fine songs.

Evita was raised in Elberton, Georgia and now makes her home in Vermont. She began her vocal training at Bennington College where she studied with tenor Frank Baker. This was the beginning of a long journey of vocal work, leading to study with an elite group of singer-teachers in jazz including Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Rebecca Parris, Rhiannon and Jay Clayton.

Evita has performed in numerous venues during her 18 years as a professional musician. Her New York City debut was to a sold-out crowd at Danny's Skylight Room in 1995, and she has also sung at the prestigious Harvard Club in Boston and The Century Club in New York.

Evita's first recording, titled "Invitation" is an intelligent and rich collection of fine songs from the American repertoire. Produced by the great vocalist Rebecca Parris, the recording simply and smartly showcases Evita's engaging voice and her affection for the riches in songs both celebrated and lesser-known. Critic and author James Gavin says, "Evita is a find. Her voice is a breeze to listen to - warm, sweet, relaxed, gently swinging and always connected to the words. She sings with an optimist lilt, but can get darker when the song calls for it. What you won't hear are tricks, frills or anything remotely affected. Technically, Evita has done her homework, but she doesn't feel the need to show off; for her, the song comes first."

A suggested donation of $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students and seniors will be collected at the door. Proceeds will benefit the First Baptist Church Piano Fund toward the purchase of the Kawai grand piano, on which Mr. Hatfield will be performing, currently on loan to the church. A "Meet the Artists" reception will follow at The Lawyer and the Baker Café adjacent to the church. The First Baptist Church is located at the corner of Main and Bonnet Streets at the Junction in Manchester Center, VT.

June 20, Friday, 6 P.M. June 22, Sunday, 12 Noon

July 18, Friday, 6 P.M. July 20, Sunday, 12 Noon

August 15, Friday', 6 P.M. August 17, Sunday, 12 Noon

September 19, Friday, 6 P.M. September 21, Sunday, 12 Noon

October 17, Friday, 6 P.M. October 19, Sunday, 12 Noon

November 14, Friday, 6 P.M. November 16, Sunday, 12 Noon

December 19, Friday, 6 P.M. December 21, Sunday, 12 Noon

For more informaiton call Pastor Bob at 802-362-1555

Continue in prayer asking for guardian angels to surround our men and women who are serving to protect our country and freedom. We also pray that God will guide the leaders of this world toward peace.

Eric Malone                            Rick Setzer  
James McReynolds                Tyson Fielding
John Lewis                              Curtis Taft
Harlen Capen                          Willie Campney 

If there are other local troops, please let us know so we can add them to our prayer list.