The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” will present the 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!” which will be presented in three services: at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Voices of Praise will sing with the strength of 93 voices, its largest group in its 18-year history. Singers join members of Emmanuel’s Sanctuary Choir, coming from more than 20 churches, with some traveling over 100 miles to be part of this outreach group.

Emmanuel’s platform will be filled with singers presenting the most beloved Christmas music, with carols such as “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel,” “What Child is This?” “Angels We Have Heard on High” and others.

Worship songs such as “Jesus, Is He Worthy?” and Cece Winan’s “That’s My King” invite audience participation as the sanctuary fills with song and worship.

Director Rich Criss and Pam Muur will be featured soloists, and Dennis Boeck will provide narration.

No tickets are needed for this 70-minute concert. A free-will offering will be collected. All ages are welcome, and the church is handicapped accessible. A fellowship hour will follow all performances.

A free shuttle bus will be provided for one hour before and after all three performances. The shuttle bus will pick up people who park in Ebenezer Reformed Church’s parking lot, located two blocks south of Emmanuel’s campus, and will drop them off at the curb in front of Emmanuel.

For more information, call the church office at 815-772-3890.