The power of music

On Sunday evening, Jan. 4, the Evangelical Free Church of Concord hosted the Matsiko World Orphan Choir. The mission of Matsiko World Orphan Choir is to use the unifying power of music to uplift every child, bring joy to all who listen, and to inspire generosity that provides a complete education for vulnerable children. The group that performed in Concord was made up primarily of orphaned and at-risk children from Liberia, West Africa, and from villages 13,000 feet up in the Andes mountains of Peru. Through their child sponsorship program, the children can receive a complete education and become doctors, lawyers, mechanics, engineers, teachers, and other professions that allow them to break the cycle of poverty they were born into. The choir showcased several musical numbers, shared their personal stories, visited with the attendees, and had merchandise available for purchase as another means of supporting the organization. More information about Matsiko World Orphan Choir can be found at www.matsiko.org