From left are Marika Koch, Brenda Ecklund, Julie Livengood, Beth Johnson, and Peter Larson. Submitted photo

The First Lutheran Choir under the direction of Brian A. Bogey, Minister of Music, will present a Christmas Cantata “How Great Our Joy,” on Sunday at the 11 a.m. worship service. The cantata is in loving memory of Fred and Ellen Johnson, beloved members of our First Lutheran Choir, given by their children.

Vocal soloists for the cantata will include Julie Costantini, Brenda Ecklund, Beth Johnson, Marika Koch, and Peter Larson.

Narrators will be Ellen Ditonto and Fred Larson, and Julie Livengood will be the piano accompanist. Special bell choir music will be performed by the Good News Ringers Bell Choir and offertory organ solo will be played by Gail Espinoza. The public is welcome to attend.