Evanston North Shore Community Mass Choir, Inc.

"Music Ministry of Helps"

Mission Statement:

The Evanston North Shore Community (ENSC) Mass Choir are adults throughout the North shore Community who aspire to praise, worship and glorify God through songs, bringing people closer to Christ.

The Evanston North Shore Community (ENSC) Mass Choir, not for profit organization, consists of adult singers from various churches throughout the North Shore community who celebrates music through the rich tradition of African American religious music.

Led by Founder and President, Wendy Weaver and backed by Music Director, Andrew Jamieson. The choir praise range from inspirational spirituals to contemporary gospel tunes that are uplifting and inspirational to its listeners.

ENSC is a music ministry that helps, its mission and purpose is to take its ministry to the street and reach out to those in need. Since its inception, March 2005, the choir members have maintained their commitment to 12 hours of community service. ENSC sponsors an annual Annual Back to School Event in the West Evanston Community given away book bags stuffed with school supplies and personal care packages to more than 120 youth in the community. The second annual event was held at Twiggs Park in Evanston on August 19, 2006. ENSC partnered with Psalms 100 and provided over 100 book bags and supplies, free food, games and fellowship.

On September 10, 2005, ENSC electrified a crowd of more than 450 at the Music Institute of Chicago benefit concert for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. This is just two of the many community service events the choir has participated in.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16