Who said that singing is like praying twice? :)

Tonight was the Kim Kalman concert I organized for my church to raise money for the upcoming Theology on Tap series the Young Adults Group is putting on in Jan. through April.  

After months of coordinating/advertising/planning, the long awaited night arrived!!  

See below for the article I wrote for the parish newsletter.  We had over 60 people attend and raised $400+ (WOW!!!!)  so I look forward to a very successful Theology on Tap series and future service projects!!!  I couldn't have gotten through tonight without my right hand man aka my little brother!!  Thank you Patrick, for the help selling tickets and moral support!!!  Thank you to Kim for providing the music and talent and of course, thank you to all those who support the IHM YA group!!

            On Saturday, 01/12/13, IHM parishioners were in for a wonderful treat thanks to the Evangelization Commission.  Kim Kalman, a Catholic singer/songwriter based out of Outer Banks, came to IHM to sing during the 5:30pm Saturday night mass followed by a reception of delicious food (popular favorites were the yummy chicken salad sandwiches and the white lemon sheet cake).  Then, at 7pm, Kim performed her beautiful music of contemporary and Christian songs.  Please check out www.kimkalman.com for more information on Kim’s performance schedule at other church concerts and to hear samples of Kim’s music.  She plans on releasing a new Christian CD this Spring!
  
            The audience not only got to enjoy crowd favorites such as a cover of Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable" or traditional church hymns like, "How Great Thou Art" or "Amazing Grace" but relaxed and laughed to Kim's stories between songs.  Kim's insights, stories from her own journey, and calming and peaceful presence helped to make the evening an enjoyable one.  From trivia over Scripture references to acknowledging couples who had been married 30, 40, and 60 + years, Kim was the consummate entertainer.  She also reminded us of the importance of being open to receiving God's graces and answering the Call, whatever it may be for each of us.  We're all on a journey and must go down our paths, wherever they will lead us.  Thankfully we're never alone as God is always with us.

The proceeds of the concert that was held at IHM benefitted the IHM Young Adults Group.  Thanks to those who came out to support the IHM YA Group by attending the concert and by generously donating.  Thanks to your fabulous and gracious support and generosity (we had two different people anonymously buy four tickets for complete strangers...talk about random acts of kindness!!), the IHM YA Group will once again be sponsoring the Theology on Tap series that will be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of January, February, March, and April at Lubrano’s Italian Restaurant at 2531 Eastchester Drive in High Point from 6:30 to 8pm.  For more information on the Theology on Tap series or any of the upcoming events within the IHM Young Adults Ministry, please find us on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/groups/ihmyam/ or email Meg at uncgmeg@gmail.com.  Thanks & hope to see you at future events!!