First Baptist Church At The Villages invites you to be part of our Christmas Celebration...
"Christmas with selah"
This year's annual Christmas Concert will be different than anything we've ever done before!
Instead of a choir and drama presentation we will be hosting the Dove Award winning Christian vocal trio, SELAH.
Come join us for a night of worship, Christmas favorites and some of their greatest hits!
Since the release of their watershed debut, Be Still My Soul, Selah has become one of the most beloved groups in Christian music with more than 900 million streams and over 4 million albums sold. The trio’s genre-spanning renditions of cherished hymns and Inspirational classics, as well as their signature originals, have been beacons of hope and healing to listeners around the world for 26 years. There have been many highlights in our career so far, including performing at Carnegie Hall; singing at the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon after September 11, 2001; making their debut at the Grand Ole Opry; and headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium. Selah’s iconic anthems include “You Raise Me Up,” “Press On,” “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” and the multi-week #1 hit, “You Amaze Us,” among numerous others. Comprised of Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry, the group has garnered 11 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards—including seven Inspirational Album of the Year trophies—two Gold-certified albums, and eight #1 singles to date. Most recently, a special live performance of their newest single “Higher Name” was featured by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY’s for their segment Positive Vibes Only.
We'll start off the night hearing from Natalie Layne!
Singer, songwriter and producer Natalie Layne desires to radiate joy through her original music. With a master’s in commercial piano, Layne won Belmont’s Christian Showcase at her alma mater in 2019, leading her to sign an exclusive recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music. Prior to landing a record deal, Layne charted a successful path as an independent artist for six years during which she cultivated an impressive social following simply by inviting listeners into her songwriting process online. Leading worship since she was 12 under the mentorship of respected worship pastors such as Cory Asbury, Jon Egan and Jared Anderson, the Colorado Springs native now resides in Nashville where she continues to lead worship at her local church. Her introductory EP, Amen, builds on her growing momentum, serving up six original songs — all co-penned by Layne.
Click here to watch a short video with a sneak peek of what you can expect...
