FCC Worship Ministry: FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Sept 28

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2009 Vision: Serving the community Through the Arts and Acts of Kindness

The 541 guys group will be performing this Saturday at 2 events:

What: the "step out: walk to fight diabetes"

Where: At the Swonders Ice Rink next to Robert's Stadium

When: 9:30-11:00 an hour and half! Yikes!

We'll also be singing at the FCCN health Fair this Saturday at noon in the dining room at FCCN.

Choir & Orchestra leads worship this Sunday Morning!

I'm looking forward to leading worship with all of you, and especially with the 1st-5th grade choir! Remember to observe the dress code, park in the back, drop of the kiddos in the nursery and be in the worship center by 7:00 A.M.!

We'll also practice that evening at 6:00 P.M. Here's what the evening will look like:

6:00-6:10: opening prayer and value of the month

6:10-6:35: Sectional practice: Orphans of God

6:35-6:50: Choir in the chapel, orchestra and rhythm section stays on stage

6:50-7:10: Everyone together in the worship center to practice "Orphans of God"

7:10-7:30: Prayer Groups

Solos for the Christmas Musical

We had lots of talented people try out for solos and lots of new voices as well! Special thanks to the equippers for judging the auditions. Many of the votes were really close (we're talking one or two points), so thanks to everyone who tried out.

"A New Hallelujah" Soloist: Phill Foust

Understudy: Michele Rodriguez

"God Speaking" Soloist: Louis Rose

Understudy: J.R. Holesinger

"Christmas Makes Me Cry" Male Soloist: Doug Minor

Female Soloist: Julie Gorman

Understudy: Alex Wilkinson

"Christmastime" Soloist: Michele Rodriguez

Understudy: Todd Kuester

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" Soloist: Todd Kuester

Understudy: Joel Wisley

"Coming Back to Life" Soloist: Bob Walters

Understudy: Joel Wisley

"Joseph Lullaby" Soloist: Jake Miller (I hope he does not get sick! No one else tried out :)

"Orphans of God" Soloist: Jenny Wampler

Understudy: Paula Lemmer

If you're an understudy: be ready to sing at a moment's notice. In the Fall and Winter people can lose their voices very quickly.

Value of the Month: " Thou Shall Not Covet"

Exodus 20:17: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor."

The immediate application for us is a warning against coveting anything that is not ours. Not just someone else's house or spouse, but ANYTHING the belongs to our neighbor, including someone else' talent in the worship ministry. God takes this very seriously. Consider the 10 commandments: the root of all lying, murder, adultery and stealing is coveting. It starts with the "I want that..." and ends badly. Let's be thankful for the talents He has given us, and also thankful for the talents He has given others!