Another good practice as we continue to prepare for our Christmas Program on December 14.

Three more Sunday practices (Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7), then our Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 13, 5:00 PM.

Remember, you can check the church calendar for rehearsal dates and times also.

Church Calendar

Sadly, Mr. Thomas had to cancel at the last minute last Sunday but the Choir did a great job on the anthem with Charlotte providing some organ-based-oboe for us. 

Anthem for this Sunday: "As We Come Together"

GREAT practice Sunday ... had 20 for Christmas Music Practice.

Nice job on the Anthem Sunday.

This week's anthem (Nov. 9) - "In The Garden"

The following Sunday (Nov. 16) we will have Danny Thomas with us to play the Oboe on "What Love Is This."

Good practice this past Sunday.  We had several 'seasonal' singers to join us.

Good News! - Joella Hood WILL be 'fluting' with us for the Christmas Concert.

Traditional Service Task Force will meet again this Sunday (Nov. 2).  Be sure to let Linda or myself know of any feedback you have (or hear).  
Thanks for the willing spirit all of you have shown to try some different things.

Sunday Anthem - "To God Be The Glory"

See you all this Sunday!

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

Remember, October 5 we 're-robe' AND move down closer to the congregation.

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

Regular Choir Practice on Sunday, October 12, 4:44 PM
We will begin work on Christmas Music Sunday, October 19, 4:44 PM.

Sunday Anthem (Oct. 5) - I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Next Sunday's (Oct. 12) Anthem - Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

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.