The Village Church at Shell Point Retirement Community welcomes virtuoso organist Diane Bish on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 6:15 p.m. as the next concert in the 2012-2013 Season of Praise Concert Series. This series of inspirational performances, sacred music and gospel songs brings the finest music and musicians into the heart of our church and community where it may be enjoyed by all.
Bish is the most visible and influential classical organist performing today. She has displayed her dazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over to international acclaim, and her performances have been hailed by critics as stunning, fiery and astonishing. Bish is well known for her television program, The Joy of Music, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
“It will be a very special privilege on Easter Sunday to host organist Diane Bish, particularly in light of the milestone anniversary of her television program, The Joy of Music,” said Pastor Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “She has performed at Shell Point in the past, and the audiences loved her music. No doubt this concert will be exceptional!”
Tickets are now on sale and are $10 each. To purchase tickets online, go to http://www.shellpoint.org/seasonofpraise. To receive additional information about the concert series, please call (239) 454-2147.
The Village Church at Shell Point is a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves a congregation of more than 600. The Village Church is located near the entrance to the Island at Shell Point and seats 1,000 people. Shell Point Retirement Community is a retirement resort located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road, two miles before the Sanibel causeway. Shell Point is a nationally recognized leader in the retirement industry.