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For over 12 years, Celebrate America has continued to provide professional quality entertainment to thousands of people in our community free of charge. These performances include an array of talent that range from ballads to big band, country to classical, praise to pop, drama, comedy, and now a spectacular laser light show! Every year we also honor our military and pay tribute to those whose life stories have impacted the freedoms we now enjoy.
 
"An American Requiem"

This previous 2002 Patriotic Musical "An American Requiem" is an original work, composed by Laurey Berteig & Jon Lugo and performed by the Northwest Sinfonia and Chorus. It is dedicated to the memory of the men and women who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

Bethel Church is blessed with a vast resource of musical talent under the guidence of Creative Arts Director Pastor Jon Lugo and Associate Creative Arts Pastor Harold Litfin.
Jon Lugo has been serving as Pastor of Creative Arts since 1989. Having earned his piano performance degree from Cal State University Hayward, Jon is a keyboardist, arranger, and producer. He oversees the programming and content of all services and special productions at Bethel Church. He leads worship and conducts our 100 Voice sanctuary choir. Jon has written numerous single works, along with his writing partner Laurey Berteig. Their collaborative works include a Christmas musical and "An American Requiem" (written in remembrance of the victims of 9/11).

Harold Litfin has been serving as Associate Pastor of Creative Arts at Bethel Church since 1991 and also as the Director of the Bethel School of Music since 2001. He assists in service programming, productions, orchestra, and special music. He also directs the drama ministry at Bethel Church. Having earned his Master of Arts degree in 1998, his expertise includes composition, arranging, conducting, instrumental, choral and electronic music.

Bethel Church 1201 South Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 246-6790 www.bethel.org