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North Carolina's 'Cleveland Rocks' Mission Group Will Stop in Westlake

Group will make a stop in Westlake while touring Cleveland.

Cleveland Rocks. And the word has reached North Carolina.

It’s no secret to those of us who live here that Cleveland is in the midst of a major revitalization. All the “buzz” about our hometown has reached into rural North Carolina where 60 middle school and high school students from the combined youth choirs of First Baptist Church of Mount Holly and Marion, North Carolina were inspired to plan a “Cleveland Rocks” mission trip.

“We’re so grateful the combined youth choirs were able to include performances for our hospice house residents during their week-long mission trip,” said Laurie Henrichsen, spokeswoman for Hospice of the Western Reserve. “Special experiences like this provide so much comfort and peace to our patients and families.”  

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While in Cleveland, the choir members are planning a stop in Westlake, performing for Hospice of the Western Reserve’s patients and their families as well as several other locations, and taking part in projects with the Cleveland Food Bank, The City Mission, the Men’s Shelter, and the Lutheran Metro Ministries.

Plenty of Cleveland attractions are on the to-do list as well, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and other attractions while in town. Tribe fans are in for a special treat when the combined choirs sing the National Anthem this Friday evening for the Cleveland Indians / Braves game.

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The two choirs have performed mission tours across the United States, most recently to New York City, Chicago and San Antonio. The Choir is under the direction of father and son Ministers of Music Terry and Brian Childers. Music for the concerts is drawn from a repertoire spanning hundreds of years, from classical to contemporary.


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