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, Steward Wilson. The choir praise range from inspirational spirituals
to contemporary gospel tunes that are uplifting and inspirational to its listeners.
ENSC is
a music ministry of 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