​Matsiko World Orphan Choir is Coming to Newton

The Matsiko World Orphan Choir is performing on Friday evening, July 8, from 7:30 - 9 PM here at First Baptist Church in Newton. The event is free and supports a good cause, so don't miss it! The choir consists of children from Liberia, Peru, and India. Their mission is to share a message of hope for the world's 600 million orphaned and at-risk children by performing energetic and dynamic cultural dances in full vibrant costumes and songs that are primarily original. They have performed all over the United States in schools, churches, professional sporting events, multicultural events, and more. You can see them perform and learn a little more about the group in this video:

There is no charge for this event. However there will be a basket for donations, plus a chance to purchase homemade goods (hats, bags, dolls, jewelry) from the children's countries. CD's and T-shirts will also be sold.
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Our church will be offering hospitality to the 22 member choir and their 7 chaperones. They can stay with us at the church in sleeping bags and air mattresses we provided. Or, if able, you can  host 2-3 members and a chaperone at your home. We will provide dinner before the show, bedtime snacks, and breakfast on Saturday morning.  A few people have already offered food for the night. Please contact the church office at (617) 244 - 2997 or info@fbcnewton.org if you can can help with any of the following:

• Food – dinner, bedtime snacks, breakfast
• Sleeping bags/air mattresses brought to church
• Hosting overnight at your home
• Sleeping overnight at the church Friday night to help chaperone

We look forward to seeing everyone at 848 Beacon Street in Newton Centre on Friday July 8 at 7:30 PM so we can show this wonderful group our full support!