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I can’t believe it’s over!! I look forward to this every single year and now today the wait has started all over again. Jazz Nativity is such a massive production for our church and I’m so proud of all of the hard work and energy that goes into making this masterpiece! So many volunteers give up their precious holiday time to serve and pitch in wherever they can. It’s amazing!!!!! We had so many friends come this year and I hope they come EVERY year!! In my opinion, this is the BEST way to kick off the Christmas season. Hands down! I mean, watching Elf is a close second… just kidding. This show will blow you away.

The amount of talent in our church family is abnormal. We are so blessed to be a part of this and even though I have a WHOLE GALLERY of images to share later, I just wanted to do a little weekend recap because I’m still so excited about it!!! My sweet friend and fellow photographer, Sachel Samone drove from Hampton Roads to come see the show and she took these images! I’m so thankful for these because I’m normally the photographer for the event… which means I rarely have a picture of the number that I’m a part of. :) So Sachel, THANK YOU girl! It was so wonderful seeing you!!!!!!

For those that have asked about a recording, there is one! I’ll share it when I get my hands on it:) Have an amazing monday and get excited to see the FULL Jazz Nativity post soon!!!!!!!!

To all of those that I had the privilege of performing alongside of, job well done! You are one talented group and it was such an honor to be a part of such an amazing event!!! Big thank you to David Esleck and Rich Moncure for pouring their heart and soul into the music. Their hardwork (and the hard work of MANY others) was so evident this weekend. All 5 shows were a success!!! And you know what the amazing thing is…. I still have a VOICE left! It’s amazing how healthy my voice becomes when wedding season ends :)

Have an awesome Monday friends!!!! Ps. For those that have asked, the dress is actually from Macy’s!

 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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