No Choir Practice this Sunday (September 28).
   ~David and Sharon will be doing 'mission work' at a conference.
   ~Thanks Jeff Prince for leading the closing hymn for me.

No Choir Practice next Sunday (October 5).
   ~Church Picnic at Camp Sumatanga.

Remember, October 5 we will 're-robe' AND move down a little closer to the congregation.
   ~Should be an interesting Sunday.

SPECIAL CHOIR PRACTICE October 8 (Wednesday) - 7:00 PM

We will begin work on Christmas Music Sunday, October 19, 4:44 PM.
   ~Not sure if we'll start earlier or stay a little later during Christmas Season Practices.
   ~Let me know if you have a preference  (you can comment here at the Blog site).

Sunday Anthem - Softly and Tenderly
Next Sunday's Anthem - I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Traditional Service Task Force met this past Sunday.  To facilitate a closer sense of community during the service, efforts are going to be made to 'close us in' some.  That is, move out some of the extra seating, move Rev. Sherri closer to the people (floor level), move the Choir closer to the people (experimented with this at practice Sunday afternoon), and also move the altar out so Rev. Sherri can serve communion from behind the altar.  We will work on blending a little non-traditional music into the service.  Continue to pray for the service, the choir, and the task force as we all seek God's will for the Traditional Service.

Sunday Anthem: AMAZING GRACE (MY CHAINS ARE GONE)

Past Sunday Choir Attendance -   Service (14)   Practice (9)

See you all Sunday!!!

Remember, the Traditional Service Task Force will meet this Sunday.  Thanks for the ideas that have already been passed along to me.  Others are certainly welcome.

Specifically to the Choir ... ideas are needed here as well.  The number of Choir participants on Sunday morning is declining.  Recruitment ideas are needed.  I will check with Rev. Sherri about another Ministry Moment as a good first step.

Great practice last Sunday afternoon.

Sunday Anthem: GREATER LOVE

See you all Sunday.

You may have noticed in the Evangel (or heard) that a committee / task force has been formed to evaluate the Traditional Worship Service and suggest changes that might make it more attractive and/or effective.  As you know, we are losing more valuable members from that service than we are bringing in.  So, what can be done?

If you have ideas / suggestions / etc., please share those with me, or one of the other committee members.  Members are Gail Chesnut, Linda Brandon, Michelle Rush, David Prim, Larry King, Lynn Davis, Rev. Sherri, and myself.  Any input is welcome.  The Sanctuary Choir and Music Ministries are an important part of the Traditional service and your suggestions are valued and needed.

Thanks... David A.

Feel free to post ideas here to this Blog, if you like ... just add as a comment below.