1st Quarter Praise Team Schedule
It's done! Special thanks to Julie Gorman who put the schedule together this quarter.
The schedule will be in your box this Sunday. Here's the link, I know you can't wait to see it. :)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NAZpqlZI0ZHlRKkPPeRtuCrr5NBKsDAfvtvtO8KPyoY/edit
None of our vocal teams could sing on January 8 because of schedules. So I'm not sure what we're going to do on that date.
Please let me know if a date does not work for you and I'll try to get you switched with someone else.
FCCN Christmas Decorations
I'm taking them down on Monday, Dec. 26, probably during the day. I could use some help, let me know if you're free.
Christmas Musical on T.V.
A 30 minute version of the "Christmas Love Stockings"musical will air on WTSN digital Channel 36 and Analog Channel 41 at 10:30 am Christmas day. WTSN is also on Insight cable channel 186 in Evansville, Time Warner channels 14 in Warrick Co., 3 in Owensboro, & digital channel 306. Also on WOW cable channel 105. It will also run on the WOW and Insight public access channels are various times.
Random Blog Thought
"Christmas Vacation" is the undisputed winner for "favorite Christmas movie/Christmas special" on the FCCN facebook page.
Clark: Catherine, if this turkey tastes half as good as it looks, we're all in for a real treat!
Eddie: Save the neck for me, Clark.
Clark: Okay Eddie...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 12/5/11
Christmas Musical
Thanks for helping make the musical a huge success! It was the best year ever for the Love Stockings. Lots of families will be blessed this Christmas.
And it was so much fun! How great is it to serve God and have a blast doing it?
I am going home this evening to play some Xbox 360 tonight. Thank you all for the great gift!
The Worship Choir and Elementary Choir will begin again on Sunday night, January 15. The orchestra will start up again in March.
Praise Team Schedules are Due on Monday morning (Dec. 12) at 9:00 A.M.
Let me know when you can serve: January 1-March 31.
Value of the Month: "Invite Them"
The Christmas season is one of the best times to invite people to come to church with you. Ask your unchurched friends if they agree. :)
Praise Team Coffee and Cookie
Thanks for serving on the praise team in 2011! Bring your spouse/girlfriend/
Where: House O' Foust
When: Saturday (Dec. 10) 7-9 P.M.
Worship Ministry Facebook Page
It's great to see so much traffic on the facebook page! Look on there for the random holiday question.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/260249845625/
Thanks for helping make the musical a huge success! It was the best year ever for the Love Stockings. Lots of families will be blessed this Christmas.
And it was so much fun! How great is it to serve God and have a blast doing it?
I am going home this evening to play some Xbox 360 tonight. Thank you all for the great gift!
The Worship Choir and Elementary Choir will begin again on Sunday night, January 15. The orchestra will start up again in March.
Praise Team Schedules are Due on Monday morning (Dec. 12) at 9:00 A.M.
Let me know when you can serve: January 1-March 31.
Value of the Month: "Invite Them"
The Christmas season is one of the best times to invite people to come to church with you. Ask your unchurched friends if they agree. :)
Praise Team Coffee and Cookie
Thanks for serving on the praise team in 2011! Bring your spouse/girlfriend/
Where: House O' Foust
When: Saturday (Dec. 10) 7-9 P.M.
Worship Ministry Facebook Page
It's great to see so much traffic on the facebook page! Look on there for the random holiday question.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/260249845625/
Thursday, December 1, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: December 1
1st Quarter 2012 Praise Team Schedule
Please let me know which weekends you can serve on the praise team, and how often you want to serve! Your schedules are due on Monday morning, December 12 at 9:00 A.M.
Christmas Musical this Weekend!
It's 7:00 P.M. Saturday night, Sunday morning at 9:15 & 10:45! You can invite people through facebook with this link: http://www.facebook.com/events/115763258514560/
Christmas Musical Cast Party at Mike and Wanda Collins' House
We'll get together at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday night! Your family is welcome to come. Hope to see you there! 8211 Outer Lincoln, Newburgh, IN 47630
Please let me know which weekends you can serve on the praise team, and how often you want to serve! Your schedules are due on Monday morning, December 12 at 9:00 A.M.
Christmas Musical this Weekend!
It's 7:00 P.M. Saturday night, Sunday morning at 9:15 & 10:45! You can invite people through facebook with this link: http://www.facebook.com/events/115763258514560/
Christmas Musical Cast Party at Mike and Wanda Collins' House
We'll get together at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday night! Your family is welcome to come. Hope to see you there! 8211 Outer Lincoln, Newburgh, IN 47630
Monday, November 21, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: November 21
New run through practice time on Sunday mornings!
Beginning January 1, our run through time on Sunday mornings will be at 7:30 A.M. (no more 6:45 A.M., hallelujah!). We'll run through the service from 7:30-8:30. Then pray and have our Bible study in the green room from 8:30-9:00.
I want to thank you all for your maturity during the last few years: we had to practice at a very early time. You all did not complain, you just did what needed to be done. I hold you in high regard! It's a pleasure to serve with you. It will also be a pleasure to see you at 7:30 A.M. as well :)
Christmas Musical Schedule
Sunday night, November 27 at 6:00 P.M. Set the stage for the musical (set up risers, pull out the orchestra pit, decorate trees, etc.). (no childcare provided)
Monday night, Nov, 28 at 6:00 P.M. Tech rehearsal (all soloists, rhythm section, media team) (no childcare provided)
Wednesday night, Nov. 30 at 6:00 P.M. Dress Rehearsal (all participants, childcare provided)
Friday night, Dec. 2 at 6:00 P.M. Dress Rehearsal (all participants, childcare provided)
Saturday night, Dec. 3: call time 6:00 P.M. in the chapel, musical at 7:00 P.M.
Sunday morning, Dec. 4: call time at 8:30 A.M. in the worship center, musical at 9:15 & 10:45 A.M.
Sunday night, Dec. 4: Musical cast party at Mike and Wanda Collins' house.
1st draft of Dec. 11 Modern
God is with us, Immanuel!
Monday, November 14, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: November 15
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section Practice: This Sunday
Night
It's our last Sunday night practice! Luau night! Here's how we'll do it:
6:00 Opening prayer, video and value of the month
6:05 Prayer groups, orchestra practice in conference room
6:25 Run through all music for the musical, elementary choir joins us at 7:00.
Christmas Musical: Christmas Love Stockings
It will be Saturday night, Dec. 3 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday morning, Dec. 4 at 9:15 & 10:45. We'll have invite cards available at the welcome center. You can also invite through Facebook by clicking here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=115763258514560
Night
It's our last Sunday night practice! Luau night! Here's how we'll do it:
6:00 Opening prayer, video and value of the month
6:05 Prayer groups, orchestra practice in conference room
6:25 Run through all music for the musical, elementary choir joins us at 7:00.
Christmas Musical: Christmas Love Stockings
It will be Saturday night, Dec. 3 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday morning, Dec. 4 at 9:15 & 10:45. We'll have invite cards available at the welcome center. You can also invite through Facebook by clicking here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=115763258514560
Media Team at Sweet CeCe's
Sweet CeCe’s FundraiserThe Media Team is having a fundraiser at Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt and Treats on November 15 from 11 a.m. until closing. 10 percent of all sales during that time will go to the Media Team to be used to upgrade our wireless network at FCC so that we have coverage in all areas of the building for our members and guests to use. Sweet CeCe’s offers great tasting frozen yogurt and toppings in a variety of flavors and is located on High Pointe Drive in front of the Newburgh Wal-Mart. Mention First Christian Church to the cashier and enjoy a tasty treat while supporting the Media Team.
Value of the Month: Memorization
I had to memorize a very wordy song last Sunday: "Forever Reign." Here's the 2nd verse:
You are peace, You are peace when my fear is crippling
You are true, You are true, even in my wandering
You are joy, You are joy, You're the reason that I sing
You are life, You are life, even death has lost its sting
Wow, that's a lot! Memorization experts will say that you need to come up with a crazy mental picture to memorize something like that. The crazier the better. So here was mine, picture this:
Paul Peirce (nicknamed "the truth") dressed in a 70's tie die shirt, bell bottoms and a peace symbol, overjoyed about winning the NBA championship while eating a bowl a Life Cereal while the pro wrestler "Sting" is about to hit him with a chair shot.
That picture helped me remember "peace" (tiedie), "true" (Paul Pierce), "joy" (winning the championship), "life" (cereal), "and death has lost it's 'Sting'" (my favorite WCW wrestler).
Yeah, right now you're saying "wow Phill, you need help. What's it like in that brain of yours?" Well, I'll admit it's a scary place sometimes, but that little trick worked! I was able to sing the entire song with confidence . If I need to memorize a list of words, that's the best way for me to do it, and it worked for Sunday.
Here's the kicker: having all of the words memorized helps you have a much better time on stage. You can focus on God and let Him speak to you. And because I had my words memorized, it allowed God to speak clearly on Sunday morning. That was important last Sunday, because last week something happen that really brought me down: I had a big disappointment. Honestly, it still hurts thinking about it now. But God was able to minister to me through those very words: "God is peace when my fear is crippling, God is true even in my wandering."
So I encourage you to have your words memorized. Why? Because when you've got them automatic, God can speak to your heart, instead of you worrying about "what's that next word?
Wow, that's a lot! Memorization experts will say that you need to come up with a crazy mental picture to memorize something like that. The crazier the better. So here was mine, picture this:
Paul Peirce (nicknamed "the truth") dressed in a 70's tie die shirt, bell bottoms and a peace symbol, overjoyed about winning the NBA championship while eating a bowl a Life Cereal while the pro wrestler "Sting" is about to hit him with a chair shot.
That picture helped me remember "peace" (tiedie), "true" (Paul Pierce), "joy" (winning the championship), "life" (cereal), "and death has lost it's 'Sting'" (my favorite WCW wrestler).
Yeah, right now you're saying "wow Phill, you need help. What's it like in that brain of yours?" Well, I'll admit it's a scary place sometimes, but that little trick worked! I was able to sing the entire song with confidence . If I need to memorize a list of words, that's the best way for me to do it, and it worked for Sunday.
Here's the kicker: having all of the words memorized helps you have a much better time on stage. You can focus on God and let Him speak to you. And because I had my words memorized, it allowed God to speak clearly on Sunday morning. That was important last Sunday, because last week something happen that really brought me down: I had a big disappointment. Honestly, it still hurts thinking about it now. But God was able to minister to me through those very words: "God is peace when my fear is crippling, God is true even in my wandering."
So I encourage you to have your words memorized. Why? Because when you've got them automatic, God can speak to your heart, instead of you worrying about "what's that next word?
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: November 1
New Worship Songs for 2012
I'm listening to new worship songs for 2012. Let me know if you have any ideas. A Youtube link would be most helpful. :)
Worship Choir, Elementary Choir and Rhythm Section leads worship this Sunday!
We'll warm up at 8:45 in the chapel. Elementary choir kiddos get dropped off in the elementary big room. Our volunteers will lead them on stage and safely back to the elementary big room after they sing.
Here's the link to the worship flow if you want to take a look at it:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1#
Choir Practice Sunday This Sunday Night
It's basketball night!
6:00-6:05 Opening Prayer and the world's farthest basketball shot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz6gFokvOr0
6:05 Practice every song! :)
6:30 What do you do in 2 minutes? (Doug Minor)
6:32 Prayer Groups
6:52 Practice "Shine on Us" with Hannah Lehman
7:00 Practice with Elementary Choir
7:20 We'll finish early so we can re set the stage for the next Sunday. You can help if you want, or go home early! :)
Value of the Month: Memorization
I memorize all of our music every Sunday, unless I'm playing a song on the piano. It's simple, I just run through it every day. Repetition helps me a lot. Although it's probably the most important part of memorization, it will only take you so far. Here's another idea:
Move. While you're memorizing chords or words, take a walk, move around the room, go to the Angel Mounds with me. Those endorphins will kick in, and you'll have a much easier time memorizing than if you stay seated.
I'm listening to new worship songs for 2012. Let me know if you have any ideas. A Youtube link would be most helpful. :)
Worship Choir, Elementary Choir and Rhythm Section leads worship this Sunday!
We'll warm up at 8:45 in the chapel. Elementary choir kiddos get dropped off in the elementary big room. Our volunteers will lead them on stage and safely back to the elementary big room after they sing.
Here's the link to the worship flow if you want to take a look at it:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1#
Choir Practice Sunday This Sunday Night
It's basketball night!
6:00-6:05 Opening Prayer and the world's farthest basketball shot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz6gFokvOr0
6:05 Practice every song! :)
6:30 What do you do in 2 minutes? (Doug Minor)
6:32 Prayer Groups
6:52 Practice "Shine on Us" with Hannah Lehman
7:00 Practice with Elementary Choir
7:20 We'll finish early so we can re set the stage for the next Sunday. You can help if you want, or go home early! :)
Value of the Month: Memorization
I memorize all of our music every Sunday, unless I'm playing a song on the piano. It's simple, I just run through it every day. Repetition helps me a lot. Although it's probably the most important part of memorization, it will only take you so far. Here's another idea:
Move. While you're memorizing chords or words, take a walk, move around the room, go to the Angel Mounds with me. Those endorphins will kick in, and you'll have a much easier time memorizing than if you stay seated.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 10/26/11
1st Draft of Nov. 13 Modern
Thankgiving is almost here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzJ-9VagzB3a7xz0jpHVMlFGgPvT_ZEWbm35GRUEEs/edit
Choir and Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night
It's Super Hero night! We'll be going over all the music for this Sunday
6:00-6:05 Opening Prayer and an appearance by Frightening McMean
6:05-6:40 Practice with media team and rhythm section for Nov. 6
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice with Elementary choir: "Hold us Together," "a New Hallelujah," "Hosanna"
7:20-7:30 Closing thoughts and prayer
Flash Mob
Great job on the flash mob everyone! Special shout out to Laurie Tuley and Cheryl Smith for organizing it and making it happen.
Worship song for this Sunday
"Forever Reign" Try it the link below, you'll like it :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3EGgISYMc&ob=av2e
Thankgiving is almost here!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzJ-9VagzB3a7xz0jpHVMlFGgPvT_ZEWbm35GRUEEs/edit
Choir and Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night
It's Super Hero night! We'll be going over all the music for this Sunday
6:00-6:05 Opening Prayer and an appearance by Frightening McMean
6:05-6:40 Practice with media team and rhythm section for Nov. 6
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice with Elementary choir: "Hold us Together," "a New Hallelujah," "Hosanna"
7:20-7:30 Closing thoughts and prayer
Flash Mob
Great job on the flash mob everyone! Special shout out to Laurie Tuley and Cheryl Smith for organizing it and making it happen.
Worship song for this Sunday
"Forever Reign" Try it the link below, you'll like it :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3EGgISYMc&ob=av2e
Thursday, October 20, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Oct. 20, 2011
1st Draft of Nov. 6 Modern
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US
Worship Choir and Elementary Choir practice Sunday night
It's 80's night!
6:00-6:05 Opening prayer and clip from the 2nd greatest 80's movie of all time.
6:05-6:20 Sectionals: Anything the equippers feel like needs to be worked on, this is the last sectional, so bring your best :)
6:20-6:38 Practice "Shine on Us," "Joy to the World," "Gloria."
6:38 "What do you do in 2 minutes?" Denise Elmore
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice with elementary choir: "Hold us Together," "Manifesto," "A New Hallelujah," "Hosanna"
7:20 Talk about Christmas and the value of the month: "thou shall not covet."
7:30 "you got your sunglasses on... after the boys of summer have GONE!"
Random Blog Thought
I am not a fan.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US
Worship Choir and Elementary Choir practice Sunday night
It's 80's night!
6:00-6:05 Opening prayer and clip from the 2nd greatest 80's movie of all time.
6:05-6:20 Sectionals: Anything the equippers feel like needs to be worked on, this is the last sectional, so bring your best :)
6:20-6:38 Practice "Shine on Us," "Joy to the World," "Gloria."
6:38 "What do you do in 2 minutes?" Denise Elmore
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice with elementary choir: "Hold us Together," "Manifesto," "A New Hallelujah," "Hosanna"
7:20 Talk about Christmas and the value of the month: "thou shall not covet."
7:30 "you got your sunglasses on... after the boys of summer have GONE!"
Random Blog Thought
I am not a fan.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: October 12
1st draft of Oct. 30 Modern
Here's the first draft of the modern worship for Oct. 30. We'll be introducing a new worship song, "Forever Reign"
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GYOGvna6RiGxijRmBDE24sRYuM74vNX677O5OtEJ_0/edit?hl=en_US
Choir practice this Sunday Night
It's Wild West night! I'll have a black cowboy hat. Yes, I'm the bad guy. YOU can wear the white hat.
6:00-6:05 Opening prayer and video
6:05 Sectionals: Shine on Us, Joy to the World (unspeakable Joy), Gloria
6:25 Practice in the worship center: Shine on Us, Joy to the World, Unspeakable Joy
6:38 What do you do in 2 minutes? (Jana Barnett)
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Practice with Elementary Choir (Hold us Together, All of Creation, Manifesto)
7:20 Practice "Gloria," closing prayer
7:30 Ride off into the sunset, cowboy!
Here's the first draft of the modern worship for Oct. 30. We'll be introducing a new worship song, "Forever Reign"
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GYOGvna6RiGxijRmBDE24sRYuM74vNX677O5OtEJ_0/edit?hl=en_US
Choir practice this Sunday Night
It's Wild West night! I'll have a black cowboy hat. Yes, I'm the bad guy. YOU can wear the white hat.
6:00-6:05 Opening prayer and video
6:05 Sectionals: Shine on Us, Joy to the World (unspeakable Joy), Gloria
6:25 Practice in the worship center: Shine on Us, Joy to the World, Unspeakable Joy
6:38 What do you do in 2 minutes? (Jana Barnett)
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Practice with Elementary Choir (Hold us Together, All of Creation, Manifesto)
7:20 Practice "Gloria," closing prayer
7:30 Ride off into the sunset, cowboy!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Oct. 5
Worship Choir Practice This Sunday Night
It's "Under the Sea" night, so bring your snorkel.
6:00 Opening prayer and clip from a certain Disney movie, I'll bet you can guess which one :)
6:05 Sectionals: "Shine on Us" and "Joy to the World: Unspeakable Joy"
6:30 Practice "Shine on Us" together
6:35 What do you in 2 minutes? (Jason Chambliss)
6:37 Practice "Shine on Us"
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Practice "Hold us Together" with Elementary Choir
7:20 Practice "Joy to the World" Unspeakable Joy
1st Draft of 10/23/11 Modern
Gonna move, move! And bring your mustard seeds too.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DBwthYJKya2RzD5br_JFVyx1Sxs4nNaypVXdole6zFs/edit?hl=en_US
Value of the Month: Thou Shall Not Covet
"You shall not covet...anything that belongs to your neighbor" (Exodus 20:17)
The Bible says that in the spring time, when kings go off to war, Israel's army went to war with the Ammonites, but king David stayed in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 11).
Uh, really? What's your deal David? Not feeling it?
Nope, David stays behind in Jerusalem, and he gets bored. David gets out of bed one evening and goes up on the roof of the palace. You know the rest of the story, David makes one of his biggest mistakes. He covets Uriah's wife Bathsheba, and disaster eventually befalls his family as a result.
Here's a simple solution to David's coveting problem: go do what you're called to do, David: go with the army! David was a talented warrior. And it's spring time, the weather is like it is today: low humidity and sunny! Why not have an adventure with your boys David? You'd rather lay around the palace? Seriously? "The Lazy Song" won't be written for at least another 3000 years. Come on David...
Hind sight is 20/20, but what if one of David's close friends just said to him: "how come you're not joining us in the war? Aren't you the one who killed Goliath? Isn't it a little early to retire? My wife would sleep better knowing you're out there swinging your sword with me..." Maybe, just maybe, Uriah could have done that. Think about it.
My point is this: instead of coveting someone else's stuff or spouse or talent, focus on what YOU are good at and what God has called YOU to do. And if you see somone wandering around with nothing to do but covet, invite them on the adventure with you! The modern day Uriah and Bathsheba (and their kids) who live next door will be grateful.
It's "Under the Sea" night, so bring your snorkel.
6:00 Opening prayer and clip from a certain Disney movie, I'll bet you can guess which one :)
6:05 Sectionals: "Shine on Us" and "Joy to the World: Unspeakable Joy"
6:30 Practice "Shine on Us" together
6:35 What do you in 2 minutes? (Jason Chambliss)
6:37 Practice "Shine on Us"
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Practice "Hold us Together" with Elementary Choir
7:20 Practice "Joy to the World" Unspeakable Joy
1st Draft of 10/23/11 Modern
Gonna move, move! And bring your mustard seeds too.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DBwthYJKya2RzD5br_JFVyx1Sxs4nNaypVXdole6zFs/edit?hl=en_US
Value of the Month: Thou Shall Not Covet
"You shall not covet...anything that belongs to your neighbor" (Exodus 20:17)
The Bible says that in the spring time, when kings go off to war, Israel's army went to war with the Ammonites, but king David stayed in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 11).
Uh, really? What's your deal David? Not feeling it?
Nope, David stays behind in Jerusalem, and he gets bored. David gets out of bed one evening and goes up on the roof of the palace. You know the rest of the story, David makes one of his biggest mistakes. He covets Uriah's wife Bathsheba, and disaster eventually befalls his family as a result.
Here's a simple solution to David's coveting problem: go do what you're called to do, David: go with the army! David was a talented warrior. And it's spring time, the weather is like it is today: low humidity and sunny! Why not have an adventure with your boys David? You'd rather lay around the palace? Seriously? "The Lazy Song" won't be written for at least another 3000 years. Come on David...
Hind sight is 20/20, but what if one of David's close friends just said to him: "how come you're not joining us in the war? Aren't you the one who killed Goliath? Isn't it a little early to retire? My wife would sleep better knowing you're out there swinging your sword with me..." Maybe, just maybe, Uriah could have done that. Think about it.
My point is this: instead of coveting someone else's stuff or spouse or talent, focus on what YOU are good at and what God has called YOU to do. And if you see somone wandering around with nothing to do but covet, invite them on the adventure with you! The modern day Uriah and Bathsheba (and their kids) who live next door will be grateful.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 9/29/11
1st Draft of Oct. 16 Modern
We're doing some cool experiential worship that day, all about the cross.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Elementary Choir, Worship Choir and Rhythm Section Leads Worship this Sunday!
I'm so excited! This is our first time leading worship with the elementary choir too! We'll see you all in the chapel at 8:45 to warm up. Parents, if you are dropping your children off (but not singing in the worship choir), please send them to the elementary big room. Our volunteers will lead the choir on stage and safely back to the elementary big room where you can pick them up again after services are over.
Christmas Musical Auditions
Everyone who tried out made it! It was great to hear some real quality music last Tuesday, some familiar faces and some new ones! I'll look forward to hearing the music again during the musical. Thanks to everyone who tried out. And if you didn't, maybe you should next time...
Worship and Elementary Choir Practice This Sunday Night
It's race car night, so Jennifer, bring your Corvette! We'll see you all in the worship center at 6:00 P.M.
6:00 Opening prayer, worship and my favorite scene from my favorite Pixar movie.
6:10 Sectional practice: "Hold us Together" and "Joy to the World: Unspeakable Joy"
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Elementary Choir joins us in the worship center to practice "Hold us Together"
7:20 Practice "Joy to the World"
7:29 Quit looking at your watch, see you next week :)
I need some volunteers to do "what do you do in 2 minutes." Let me know if you want to do that.
We're doing some cool experiential worship that day, all about the cross.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Elementary Choir, Worship Choir and Rhythm Section Leads Worship this Sunday!
I'm so excited! This is our first time leading worship with the elementary choir too! We'll see you all in the chapel at 8:45 to warm up. Parents, if you are dropping your children off (but not singing in the worship choir), please send them to the elementary big room. Our volunteers will lead the choir on stage and safely back to the elementary big room where you can pick them up again after services are over.
Christmas Musical Auditions
Everyone who tried out made it! It was great to hear some real quality music last Tuesday, some familiar faces and some new ones! I'll look forward to hearing the music again during the musical. Thanks to everyone who tried out. And if you didn't, maybe you should next time...
Worship and Elementary Choir Practice This Sunday Night
It's race car night, so Jennifer, bring your Corvette! We'll see you all in the worship center at 6:00 P.M.
6:00 Opening prayer, worship and my favorite scene from my favorite Pixar movie.
6:10 Sectional practice: "Hold us Together" and "Joy to the World: Unspeakable Joy"
6:40 Prayer Groups
7:00 Elementary Choir joins us in the worship center to practice "Hold us Together"
7:20 Practice "Joy to the World"
7:29 Quit looking at your watch, see you next week :)
I need some volunteers to do "what do you do in 2 minutes." Let me know if you want to do that.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Sept. 22
4th Quarter Praise Team Schedule
Here it is, thanks for serving! You'll have a hard copy in your box this Sunday.
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1NAZpqlZI0ZHlRKkPPeRtuCrr5NBKsDAfvtvtO8KPyoY
Worship Choir, Rhythm Section, Media Practice this Sunday night at 6:00
We'll set up the risers at 5:00 Sunday night if you want to come early and use your muscles: it's a great way to burn off that big Sunday dinner.
It's also sci-fi night! We'll meet in the worship center. Here's what we'll do:
6:00 Opening Prayer and "Darth Vader's great listening skills" sci-fi clip
6:05-6:40 Practice through the music for Oct 2
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice through the music for Oct. 2 with the elementary choir
7:20-7:30 Go over dress code, final instructions for Oct. 2.
Christmas Musical Tryouts: Tuesday night, Sept. 27
We'll start at 6:00, but let me know if you want to tryout and I'll assign you a time that works for your schedule.
1st Draft of Oct. 9 Modern
Here you go. I'm looking for a high quality vimeo video to show during the special, let me know if you find anything that you think would work. Check out the timelapse videos at vimeo.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzJ-9VagzB3a7xz0jpHVMlFGgPvT_ZEWbm35GRUEEs/edit?hl=en_US
Here it is, thanks for serving! You'll have a hard copy in your box this Sunday.
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1NAZpqlZI0ZHlRKkPPeRtuCrr5NBKsDAfvtvtO8KPyoY
Worship Choir, Rhythm Section, Media Practice this Sunday night at 6:00
We'll set up the risers at 5:00 Sunday night if you want to come early and use your muscles: it's a great way to burn off that big Sunday dinner.
It's also sci-fi night! We'll meet in the worship center. Here's what we'll do:
6:00 Opening Prayer and "Darth Vader's great listening skills" sci-fi clip
6:05-6:40 Practice through the music for Oct 2
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:20 Practice through the music for Oct. 2 with the elementary choir
7:20-7:30 Go over dress code, final instructions for Oct. 2.
Christmas Musical Tryouts: Tuesday night, Sept. 27
We'll start at 6:00, but let me know if you want to tryout and I'll assign you a time that works for your schedule.
1st Draft of Oct. 9 Modern
Here you go. I'm looking for a high quality vimeo video to show during the special, let me know if you find anything that you think would work. Check out the timelapse videos at vimeo.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIzJ-9VagzB3a7xz0jpHVMlFGgPvT_ZEWbm35GRUEEs/edit?hl=en_US
Thursday, September 15, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Sept. 15
4th Quarter Schedules due on Monday Morning
If you sing or play an instrument in the worship team, let me know what dates will not work for you in the 4th quarter: October-December. Please remember to include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Choir This Sunday night!
We had a great turn out for our first practice, I had lots of fun! Did you miss it? There's still time....
It's football night this week! I'll be wearing my high school football jersey, complete with orange pants (Go Northrop Bruins!). We'll start in the chapel at 6:00. Here's what practice will look like:
Do you have a Christmas song you want to perform at this year's Christmas musical? Get it ready and join us that night. Just make sure it's a "Christmas" song. :)
First Draft of October 2 Modern
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US
Random Blog Thought
What ever happened to Yosemite Sam? Leave your soothsaying comments below:
If you sing or play an instrument in the worship team, let me know what dates will not work for you in the 4th quarter: October-December. Please remember to include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Choir This Sunday night!
We had a great turn out for our first practice, I had lots of fun! Did you miss it? There's still time....
It's football night this week! I'll be wearing my high school football jersey, complete with orange pants (Go Northrop Bruins!). We'll start in the chapel at 6:00. Here's what practice will look like:
- 6:00 Opening worship and prayer
- 6:05 Video: my favorite football moment
- 6:10 Practice "Manifesto"
- 6:25 Value of the Month: Matthew 18
- 6:30 Practice through the music for Oct 2.
- 7:00-7:20 Practice with elementary choir: "Manifesto," "A New Hallelujah," "Say, Say," "The Stand," "Hosanna"
- 7:20-7:30 Explanation of Prayer Groups and closing prayer. (I forgot to mention them last week so we'll start prayer groups on Sept. 25.)
Do you have a Christmas song you want to perform at this year's Christmas musical? Get it ready and join us that night. Just make sure it's a "Christmas" song. :)
First Draft of October 2 Modern
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMIeWcUTpEjIwlu6J7ulDkuuBhQzLt60mnZNc7z1zb0/edit?hl=en_US
Random Blog Thought
What ever happened to Yosemite Sam? Leave your soothsaying comments below:
Thursday, September 8, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Sept. 8
Praise Team practices move back to Tuesday night
We're moving practices back to Tuesday starting next week: Sept. 13. Modern will still practice from 6:00-8:00, Classic from 8:00-8:45.
Random thought: we've had these practices on just about every night of the week in the 6 years I've served here. What say ye to Friday nights next year? No? How 'bout Monday mornings at 9:00 A.M.? Guy Hall and I would like that. :)
4th Quarter Praise Team Schedules
Please let me know when you're not available for Oct 1- Dec. 31. Don't forget to include if you're available for Christmas eve and Christmas Day. Your schedules are due to me on Monday morning, September 19.
1st Draft of Sept. 25 Modern
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Worship Choir and Elementary Choir begins this Sunday night at 6:00!
We'll see you in the chapel, bring your red white and blue for the first night! Drop the elementary kids off in the elementary big room. They'll be part of the Sunday night programming up there, then join us for practice at 7:00 P.M.
Value of the Month: Matthew 18
15 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector."
I love Jesus' words here. Especially the part that says, "just between the two of you." How wonderful it is when someone pulls you aside privately and tells you what you need to hear for your own good? Well, probably not completely wonderful, but it's a lot better than 30 other people hearing about it before you do.
Jesus' command for us is simple and clear: first go to the person who did you wrong. Do it privately and try to work it out in love. If you call yourself a Christian, a Christ follower, then you gotta do it that way.
We're moving practices back to Tuesday starting next week: Sept. 13. Modern will still practice from 6:00-8:00, Classic from 8:00-8:45.
Random thought: we've had these practices on just about every night of the week in the 6 years I've served here. What say ye to Friday nights next year? No? How 'bout Monday mornings at 9:00 A.M.? Guy Hall and I would like that. :)
4th Quarter Praise Team Schedules
Please let me know when you're not available for Oct 1- Dec. 31. Don't forget to include if you're available for Christmas eve and Christmas Day. Your schedules are due to me on Monday morning, September 19.
1st Draft of Sept. 25 Modern
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Worship Choir and Elementary Choir begins this Sunday night at 6:00!
We'll see you in the chapel, bring your red white and blue for the first night! Drop the elementary kids off in the elementary big room. They'll be part of the Sunday night programming up there, then join us for practice at 7:00 P.M.
Value of the Month: Matthew 18
15 “If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector."
I love Jesus' words here. Especially the part that says, "just between the two of you." How wonderful it is when someone pulls you aside privately and tells you what you need to hear for your own good? Well, probably not completely wonderful, but it's a lot better than 30 other people hearing about it before you do.
Jesus' command for us is simple and clear: first go to the person who did you wrong. Do it privately and try to work it out in love. If you call yourself a Christian, a Christ follower, then you gotta do it that way.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: September 1
This Sunday!
We're just a days away from telling an incredible story of redemption: lots of videos, music, live interaction. I hope you don't miss it!
Choir begins Sunday night, Sept 11
The worship choir begins in the chapel a week from Sunday! We'll be crankin' in up this fall: we've got some really upbeat songs planned. The elementary choir will help us lead worship every time we're up to lead worship. So bring your kids with you!
If you play in the orchestra you can pick up your music on September 11 as well, but we won't begin practicing until November.
Sept 18 Modern Worship
Here's the 1st draft of September 18.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GYOGvna6RiGxijRmBDE24sRYuM74vNX677O5OtEJ_0/edit?hl=en_US
We're just a days away from telling an incredible story of redemption: lots of videos, music, live interaction. I hope you don't miss it!
Choir begins Sunday night, Sept 11
The worship choir begins in the chapel a week from Sunday! We'll be crankin' in up this fall: we've got some really upbeat songs planned. The elementary choir will help us lead worship every time we're up to lead worship. So bring your kids with you!
If you play in the orchestra you can pick up your music on September 11 as well, but we won't begin practicing until November.
Sept 18 Modern Worship
Here's the 1st draft of September 18.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GYOGvna6RiGxijRmBDE24sRYuM74vNX677O5OtEJ_0/edit?hl=en_US
Thursday, August 18, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 8/19/11
1st Draft of Sept. 4 Modern Worship
I'll be preaching on Romans 8:28 that day and talking about the bicycle accident.
1st Draft of Sept. 11 Modern Worship
It should be a powerful day, we're inviting all the first responders in our community here to FCCN that day.
Think about Christmas
Thoughts of Christmas will help you cool down in the sweltering August heat. Think about a Christmas song that you might want to do in the Christmas musical. Let me know if you have any ideas! Tryouts are in early October, The Christmas Musical is Dec. 3-4.
Random Blog Thought
Any interest in getting a flash mob together? Let me know.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 8/10/11
Here's the link to the 8/25/11 Modern:
Choir begins Sept. 11: 6:00-7:30 in the Chapel
I'm getting excited about choir starting up on Sept. 11! Remember
that survey we took last spring? Well, here are some changes we'll be
making as a result:
- No more 6:45 A.M. Rehearsals! We'll warm up in
the chapel shortly before the 9:15 worship.
- Theme nights: football night, Hawaiian Luau night,
just for fun.
- The elementary choir will join us for every practice from
7:00-7:20. They will also help us lead worship on October 2, November 6
and the Christmas musical on December 3 & 4.
- "What do you do in 2 minutes?" If you want, you'll have a
chance to share what you do for a living for 2 minutes with everyone in
the choir.
- Practices will be in the chapel:
- it reverberates more with a community feel
- It's less threatening to the elementary choir when the join us
- Still lots of room for more growth
Similar to last year, the Orchestra will begin practicing with us in
November. However, when we sing music with the orchestra, we'll need to
practice in the worship center.
2011 Christmas Musical
Our theme will be the Christmas Love stockings, where we give to needy
families so they can have a nice Christmas. We'll also be having tryouts
for anyone who would like to sing/play a song in the musical. Got any
ideas? This is your chance to share a Christmas song for a worthy
cause. Tryouts will be in early October.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: 8/4/11
August 21 Modern worship Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Click on the link above for a sneak preview of August 21.
Value of the Month: Take a Break
Consider what Elijah did: he had a huge mountaintop experience at mount
Carmel. Then he took at least 80 days off from being a prophet (1 Kings 19).
You know why? Because he was exhausted and scared. Queen Jezebel had
threatened his life, and he wanted to quit. But this is the really cool part:
after he had told God to take his life, an angel shows up with 2 cakes, and
Elijah eats both of them, really!
Dude, 2 cakes, all on your own? Seriously?
But notice what happens after that. Elijah travels 40 days and 40 nights
(on foot) to the mountain of God. That must have been some pretty awesome
cake.
The point is, Elijah needed a break: he had run ragged in ministry too
long, and he hit an emotional wall. So God was gracious to give him what he
needed. Not only some amazing cake, but a fellow prophet to help him and
succeed him.
Maybe we need to do what Elijah did. Eat too much cake? Well, maybe, it
depends on the quality of the cake. :) But maybe it's as simple asking God for
help, and taking some time off. Feel free to take a break and get recharged.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9q3FPWuiBzFEu8_iSAZfgGrKU_C054H3YgQjY3snjE/edit?hl=en_US
Click on the link above for a sneak preview of August 21.
Value of the Month: Take a Break
Consider what Elijah did: he had a huge mountaintop experience at mount
Carmel. Then he took at least 80 days off from being a prophet (1 Kings 19).
You know why? Because he was exhausted and scared. Queen Jezebel had
threatened his life, and he wanted to quit. But this is the really cool part:
after he had told God to take his life, an angel shows up with 2 cakes, and
Elijah eats both of them, really!
Dude, 2 cakes, all on your own? Seriously?
But notice what happens after that. Elijah travels 40 days and 40 nights
(on foot) to the mountain of God. That must have been some pretty awesome
cake.
The point is, Elijah needed a break: he had run ragged in ministry too
long, and he hit an emotional wall. So God was gracious to give him what he
needed. Not only some amazing cake, but a fellow prophet to help him and
succeed him.
Maybe we need to do what Elijah did. Eat too much cake? Well, maybe, it
depends on the quality of the cake. :) But maybe it's as simple asking God for
help, and taking some time off. Feel free to take a break and get recharged.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: July 27
Christmas Musical 2011: December 3-4
I'm still furiously picking songs (but I'm not furious: I'm in a Christmas kind of mood in July). Send me any ideas you have or post them on the FCCN Worship Ministry Facebook Page.
Random Blog Thought
The trip to Mexico was awesome. 80 degrees, sunshine, low humidity. We did a free medical clinic, build a house, added an addition to another house, taught some Bible classes, and spoke a lot of Spanish. Ask me about it, and I'll try to answer in English :)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: June 30
Modern Worship Flow Sheets now on the Web
Follow the link above, you'll find the modern flow for July 17. They will be updated often so you can check back and see if there are any changes. Praise team, you will still get your music packets and CDs in your box 2 weeks beforehand.
I'll try to remember to publish the flow sheets in the blog each week so you can have a heads up on what we're doing.
Christmas Musical: December 3-4!
Our Christmas Musical this year will be about the "Christmas love stockings," giving to needy families in our community so they can have a nice Christmas. It will be an exciting way to be the hands and feet of Jesus to families in our community.
It will also be earlier in December: I'm trying to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people in the worship ministry so we all have the rest of December to do the 100 other things we all need to do in the Christmas Season :)
I'm taking requests for our musical: shoot me any songs or any other creative ideas.
Monday, June 6, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog
3rd Quarter Schedules: Due Monday, June 13 at 9:12 A.M. CST.
Please let me know:
1) your schedule for the 3rd quarter: July 1-September 30.
2) What you are most passionate about and where you feel most talented to serve in worship ministry: in what area do you feel like you're "a 10." In short, where do you feel called to serve?
3) How often you want to serve: once a month, more, less?
I will begin putting the schedule together at exactly 9:12 A.M. Yes, exactly. So some of you will wait until 9:11 A.M. to send the facebook message or email, right? :)
You can send me an email pfoust@fccn.org, phone: 858-5000 ext. 208, fax 858-5001, facebook message or just hand it to me directly. Thanks for serving!
The Femur
I'm fine, really. I'm healing well, praise God! The doc says I should be off of crutches sometime in July and should be running and jumping by September. Thank you all for your support! 12 tacos were delivered to my house for lunch today. Arriba!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: May 18
Random Blog Thought
Look at my lawn, it's magnificent: the edges are even trimmed. You know why? Because I'm not mowing it :) Adrian Kasnick is helping me out while my leg heals. That's being "the hands and feet of Jesus to families" with a touch of excellence.
I've finished all the worship music up to and including June 19, you can pick your music up in the green room this Sunday if you want. I'll be staying home for vacation to avoid any other trucks :) I'll see you in worship on June the 5. Yes, "leading worship with crutches" is the name of the game for the month of June.
Value of the Month: I'm a 10
Serve where you are talented and passionate. Do what you love AND what you are good at. Life is too short to spend your days doing something you hate. So put your hand to the plow that brings you joy and that you can command with your God given talent. You were created unique, you are God's masterpiece! (Ephesians 2:10).
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: May 12
Praise God for Great Volunteers!
After breaking my leg on Thursday, it was great to attend the 10:45 worship on Sunday: the vocalists, instrumentalists and media team did a great job! It's like I wasn't even scheduled to lead worship that day. Doug Minor did a great job running the early practice, Bob Walters led worship very well in my absence, and Scott Lehman and Brenda Esparza stepped up to play guitar and piano while I sat in the pews and enjoyed a waterfall of worship. What a great team we have here: if I (literally) get hit by a truck, we continue to honor God with excellence! I praise God for all of you!
Songs
I was amazed at how God works: 3 weeks before my accident, God places "everlasting God" in my mind to open the May 8 worship service. So I'm standing there with crutches and we sing "strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord... You are the everlasting God...You're the defender of the weak, you comfort those in need..." He does work in amazing ways.
I'll be planning the June 12 worship service at home tomorrow (Thursday). Do you have any songs God has placed in your mind for that day? Let me know, just don't get into an accident 3 days beforehand :)
Value of the Month: "I'm a 10!"
"For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10
Want to find out another secret about how God has uniquely put you together? Find out your love language: It's either 1) Words of Affirmation, 2) Acts of Service, 3) Gift Giving, 4) Personal Touch 5) Quality Time. You'll usually have 1 or 2 at the top of the list. You really want to take another test, here you go: www.afo.net/hftw-lovetest.asp
My first love language is "acts of service." My second is "gift giving." Quite frankly, you all have been speaking my love language very well this week: you've been helping with kids, sending meals, gaming systems...my love tank if filled up! Thanks!
Monday, May 2, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: May 3
Mother's Day Drama
- I need a mom (30-40's), a grandmother (60's or above) a toddler boy, and elementary age boy, a (male) graduating senior with a graduation gown for a nonspeaking drama for Mother's day this Sunday. Let me know if you're interested!
Praise Team Practice Moves to Wednesday Nights Starting May 18
Thanks for being flexible! It will move back to Tuesday nights starting September 13.
Value of the Month "I'm a 10"
- 1 Corinthians 12:27-28 "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance and of different kinds of tongues."
- You are a 10 in something because God created you that way! You were created with specific talents, quirks, desires and gifts. God has given you a specific personality type. He created you special. As Ephesians 2:10 says: "for we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."
- God created me with the specific talents of focus, vision and creative thinking. So some specific careers are best suited for me. And just maybe, as Ephesians says, God planned them for me long before I was born.
The top 5 for me:
- 1) Minister (good to know, huh?) :)
- 2) Pilot
- 3) Special Forces (Green Berets, S.W.A.T., etc.)
- 4) Management
- 5) Computer Programming
- (Right now you are thinking: What on earth does ministry and special forces have to do with each other? The guy in the S.W.A.T. truck has the same basic personality as my worship minister? Yikes. I'll bet Phill has his reasons for telling us this, but I'm about to quit reading and post some random stuff on Facebook instead. Really? I mean REALLY?)
- The answer to your question is . . . yes! For many reasons, the answer is yes. I'll give you one: a career as a minister and special forces requires a level head at all times (2 Timothy 4:5, ask your cousin in the Navy). The ability to think ahead, remain emotionally stable, and keep the mission of the organization in the forefront at all times are imperative for both careers. While the skills are vastly different, the basic talents and innate personality traits mesh well.
- So how 'bout you? Do YOU want to find out if you could join me in the S.W.A.T. truck? Click here to take a personality test: www.humanmetrics.com
- It'll take you 8 minutes (yes Louis, EXACTLY 8 minutes :) just don't over think it. After you finish the test you'll find a personality type description, a career indicator, and famous personalities that share your type.
- I'd also be very interested to hear about your results! Let me know your results if you feel comfortable. I'm very curious and interested in how God specifically created you!
St. Mary's Planetree
- St. Mary's contacted me last week about their planetree program: they would like us to play some music at the hospital for their patients: their goal is to "offer a wide range of healing arts opportunities to those we care for, and we are always looking to add to our roster of performers."
- Please contact the Healing Arts Coordinator at 812.485.4882 or go online to stmarys.org/planetree and click on "Healing Arts Program" to complete the Healing Arts Survey. Or just talk to me on Sunday. Or send a carrier pigeon to my office window. :) Seriously, I think this would be a good ministry for us, to "be the hands and feet of Jesus to families."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: April 26
Praise Team Practice Moves to Wednesday nights starting May 18
- We'll have practices on Wednesday nights from May 18-September 7. Then we'll begin practicing on Tuesday nights again on Tuesday, September 13. Thanks for being flexible! As always, you're welcome to practice with me at another time if the scheduled practice time is bad for you.
Value of the Month: Ephesians 4:29
- "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
- How sweet it is to get a compliment! Can't you feel it shining on your face: UNLIKE THE SUN THAT WE HAVEN'T SEEN FOR WEEKS?!?!?!? (Forgive me, that wasn't very Ephesians 4:29 of me).
- When we talk about Ephesians 4:29 in our home, my 5-year-old son Nathan tells us to "only say kind things." That's true to a point. But sometimes you've got to give constructive criticism in a loving way. For example, you all "built me up according to my needs" in the survey this month. Many of you had some great things to say, and you said them with tact, both the compliments and the criticisms. I so appreciated what you all had to say and look forward to mulling them over this summer as we make some changes to our choir/orchestra/rhythm section this fall. My prayer is that we will "benefit those who listen" to us much better in September. :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: April 11
- Random Blog Thought
- Yes, my son has a monster truck. But not just any monster truck. It's a Batman monster truck. Sweet. Dosen't it make you want to be 4 years old again?
Tearin' down the house
We'll be tearing the house we built on stage this Saturday at 9:00 A.M. in the worship center. We'll keep the materials for the next thing we build around here. :) Come on by and help us out. Bring your Batmobile.
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday Night It's the last Sunday night practice before we break for the Summer!- 5:00 Pull out the orchestra pit, set up the choir risers. Come and join us if you want.
- 6:00-6:10 Opening prayer and value of the month
- 6:10-6:40 Practice with Media team for Easter Sunday
- 6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
- 7:00-7:30 Practice with media team for Easter Sunday
- We took a breif survey (we're talking less than 5 minutes here) yesterday evening at choir/orchestra practice. If you used to serve or currently serve in this ministry, would you please participate? Follow the link below. I plan to share the results of the survey with the choir/orch/rhythm section on Easter Sunday morning.
Monday, April 4, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: April 4
Sing During Sound Check
- Our media team has asked our vocalists sing during sound check instead of just speaking. This will allow us to have a clearer sound with each individual vocalist. Sing any song you want: maybe your favorite 80's song, your kid's Disney sing along CD, "The Stand" from last week or your own original (Louis, Ty). Here's my sound check for Tuesday night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JacHyPaEwDc You know it, you feel it, you want to sing along while you read the rest of the blog today.
Baby Dedication
- We'll be holding a special baby dedication on a Sunday afternoon in August. We need someone to sing special music for it, so let me know if you are interested!
Choir/Orch/Rhythm section practice this Sunday Night
- We're putting together a breif survey for the choir: every few years we do a self evaluation, it shouldn't take too long. It will also be online for anyone who misses practice Sunday night.
Here's what practice will look like:
- 6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer and value of the month
- 6:10-6:20 Sectionals: "Blessed Redeemer"
- 6:20-6:40 Practice "Blessed Redeemer" as a full group in the worship center
- 6:40-7:00 Survey!
- 7:00-7:20 Prayer Groups
- 7:20-7:30 Practice "Blessed Redeemer"
Value of the Month: Ephesians 4:29
- "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it might benefit those who listen."
- We are commanded here to only speak about what is helpful to build each other up, not tear each other down.
- Have you ever had anyone in your life that was an encourager? Always speaking in terms of what you needed at the moment? It makes me feel good to think about that person in my life.
- Now switch gears and think about the kid from your middle school who constantly cut you down. You know who they are. You can probably see their face. Some things they said may still hurt today. Sometimes I wonder about that kid in my life, but I haven't gone searching for him on Facebook, have you?
- How do you want people to remember you? The middle school kid or the encourager?
- Think about Cody and his camp by the green river. "Old cody junior took me over, said you're gonna find the world is a smouldrin', and if you get lost, come on home to green river." Be that guy: be an encourager. Because who really wants to go back to middle school? :)
Monday, March 21, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: March 21
Leading worship at Crossroads
I'll be leading worship for the Nehemiah Network luncheon on Tuesday, March 29 at Noon at Crossroads Christian Church. Want to join me? I could use all the help I can get. We'll need to run through it with their media team around 11 A.M., let me know, thanks!
2nd Quarter Schedules (April 10-June 26)
They are due today! Please let me know what Sundays are not good for you this quarter.
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section practice
We'll be leading worship April 3, so come and join us this Sunday night! The Media team will be joining us that night as well.
5:00 Set up risers and pull out the orchestra pit
6:00 Opening Prayer and value of the month
6:10-6:45 Practice with media team
6:45-7:05 Prayer Groups
7:05-7:30 Practice with media team
Here's the set list you should know them all already:
"There Will Come a Day"
"Say, Say"
"The Glory of our King"
"All of Creation"
"The Stand"
"Agnus Dei"
April 3 Sunday Night Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section
We won't be having a practice, per se, but a service opportunity. There are a few things we'll be doing, attendance is not required unless you want to use your muscles :)
1) Finish house on stage
2) Organize camera room
3) Work on orchestra pit so it's easier to pull them in and out
4) tear down risers and organize back stage
I'll be leading worship for the Nehemiah Network luncheon on Tuesday, March 29 at Noon at Crossroads Christian Church. Want to join me? I could use all the help I can get. We'll need to run through it with their media team around 11 A.M., let me know, thanks!
2nd Quarter Schedules (April 10-June 26)
They are due today! Please let me know what Sundays are not good for you this quarter.
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section practice
We'll be leading worship April 3, so come and join us this Sunday night! The Media team will be joining us that night as well.
5:00 Set up risers and pull out the orchestra pit
6:00 Opening Prayer and value of the month
6:10-6:45 Practice with media team
6:45-7:05 Prayer Groups
7:05-7:30 Practice with media team
Here's the set list you should know them all already:
"There Will Come a Day"
"Say, Say"
"The Glory of our King"
"All of Creation"
"The Stand"
"Agnus Dei"
April 3 Sunday Night Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section
We won't be having a practice, per se, but a service opportunity. There are a few things we'll be doing, attendance is not required unless you want to use your muscles :)
1) Finish house on stage
2) Organize camera room
3) Work on orchestra pit so it's easier to pull them in and out
4) tear down risers and organize back stage
Monday, March 14, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: March 14
Thanks to Everyone who Helped with the Concert for the Family!
Special thanks to all the vocalists, instrumentalists, media team, greeters, etc., that helped make the concert a success! $10,757 was raised and some donations are still coming in this week. We took a huge amount of non-perishable items to the Newburgh food pantry this morning: it was such a blessing to interact with those folks. I praise God for all of you! “Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” –Jesus, Matthew 25:40
No Worship choir/orchestra/rhythm Section Practice this Sunday Night.
Anyone else feeling the concert for the family hangover? :) We'll see you all again on March 28. Enjoy the night off!
2nd Quarter Praise Team Schedules
Vocalists, instrumentalists, please have your 2nd quarter schedules to me, Monday morning, March 21. You can email pfoust@fccn.org phone 812-858-5000 ext. 208, Facebook, or you can even fax if you have one of those dinosaurs laying around 858-5001 :)
Sign Choir practice starts again Sunday night at 5:00!
The sign choir will be ministering again on May 1, please come to practice on Sunday night, contact Sarah Zint if you have any questions. She’s listed on the FCCN Worship Ministry Facebook page.
Special thanks to all the vocalists, instrumentalists, media team, greeters, etc., that helped make the concert a success! $10,757 was raised and some donations are still coming in this week. We took a huge amount of non-perishable items to the Newburgh food pantry this morning: it was such a blessing to interact with those folks. I praise God for all of you! “Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” –Jesus, Matthew 25:40
No Worship choir/orchestra/rhythm Section Practice this Sunday Night.
Anyone else feeling the concert for the family hangover? :) We'll see you all again on March 28. Enjoy the night off!
2nd Quarter Praise Team Schedules
Vocalists, instrumentalists, please have your 2nd quarter schedules to me, Monday morning, March 21. You can email pfoust@fccn.org phone 812-858-5000 ext. 208, Facebook, or you can even fax if you have one of those dinosaurs laying around 858-5001 :)
Sign Choir practice starts again Sunday night at 5:00!
The sign choir will be ministering again on May 1, please come to practice on Sunday night, contact Sarah Zint if you have any questions. She’s listed on the FCCN Worship Ministry Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: March 8
Concert for the Family this Sunday night at 6:00!
Come ready for a wonderful evening! Bring your non-perishable items for the Newburgh food pantry: especially peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and soup. Also come prepared for an offering for families in crisis in Warrick county. Children's programming will be provided during the concert, and many of them will be on stage singing!
Practice Schedule this Week
6:00-8:00 Wednesday night tech rehearsal: for all soloists, small groups, media and instrumentalists except for the kings kids, elementary choir, and those only singing in the worship choir. (no childcare provided for the tech rehearsal)
6:00-8:00 Dress Rehearsal (childcare WILL be provided for the dress rehearsal). We'll also be taking up a special offering that evening that will be applied to the concert for the family offering on Sunday night. Also, bring your non-perishable items that Friday night and we'll leave them on stage inside and in front the house.
The Conquerers Quartet, Ron Rhodes, the preaching staff and the Unity Choir will not be at any of the practices this week, but they will join us for the concert on Sunday.
NO choir/orchestra/rhythm section practice: March 20
Because of spring break (and concert for the family hangover), we will not practice March 20. We'll resume practice on March 27.
Value of the Month: Excellence "Doing your best with what you have."
Psalm 33:3b "Play skillfully and shout for joy."
I think a good example of excellence in worship ministry was the "Concert for the Principal" last year. Every song was well prepared and well done at the concert. It felt good and it was a pleasant walk home for me after the concert, knowing that we had done our best for God's glory.
Come ready for a wonderful evening! Bring your non-perishable items for the Newburgh food pantry: especially peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and soup. Also come prepared for an offering for families in crisis in Warrick county. Children's programming will be provided during the concert, and many of them will be on stage singing!
Practice Schedule this Week
6:00-8:00 Wednesday night tech rehearsal: for all soloists, small groups, media and instrumentalists except for the kings kids, elementary choir, and those only singing in the worship choir. (no childcare provided for the tech rehearsal)
6:00-8:00 Dress Rehearsal (childcare WILL be provided for the dress rehearsal). We'll also be taking up a special offering that evening that will be applied to the concert for the family offering on Sunday night. Also, bring your non-perishable items that Friday night and we'll leave them on stage inside and in front the house.
The Conquerers Quartet, Ron Rhodes, the preaching staff and the Unity Choir will not be at any of the practices this week, but they will join us for the concert on Sunday.
NO choir/orchestra/rhythm section practice: March 20
Because of spring break (and concert for the family hangover), we will not practice March 20. We'll resume practice on March 27.
Value of the Month: Excellence "Doing your best with what you have."
Psalm 33:3b "Play skillfully and shout for joy."
I think a good example of excellence in worship ministry was the "Concert for the Principal" last year. Every song was well prepared and well done at the concert. It felt good and it was a pleasant walk home for me after the concert, knowing that we had done our best for God's glory.
Monday, February 28, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: February 28
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm Section leads worship this Sunday!
Giving all for the glory of our King! Observe the dress code, park in the back, drop off the kiddos in the nursery and be in the worship center by 6:45! We'll enjoy breakfast together in the gym at 7:45, so come hungry. Also remember that you'll be able to go home after the offering song in the 10:45 Modern worship, so you can have an early lunch after a big breakfast :)
Concert for the Family Invite
A Facebook Event has been created at the FCCN Worship Ministry Page. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=129209167150396
Invite cards are also available at both welcome centers. Feel free to invite people to join us for the evening!
Concert for the Family Dress Rehearsal: Friday Night, March 11 6:00-8:00 P.M. (childcare provided)
Well all be together on Friday evening, March 11 do run through the entire concert. I'd also like us to come prepared with our non-perishable items to donate, as well as be ready to give an offering that evening for the families in crisis in Warrick County. Let's set an example of giving for our church family.
Woolly Wednesday: March 2 (6:00 P.M.)
We'll be working on the music for this Sunday March 6, as well as "There Will Come a Day." Come on over to my house if you would like some extra practice.
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm practice this Sunday night (March 6)
We'll be working on "There will Come a Day" for the concert for the family. Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer and Value of the Month
6:10-6:30 Prayer groups, orchestra practices in the pit :)
6:30-7:00 Practice "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
7:00-7:10 Concert for the Family prayer time
7:10-7:30 Practice "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
Giving all for the glory of our King! Observe the dress code, park in the back, drop off the kiddos in the nursery and be in the worship center by 6:45! We'll enjoy breakfast together in the gym at 7:45, so come hungry. Also remember that you'll be able to go home after the offering song in the 10:45 Modern worship, so you can have an early lunch after a big breakfast :)
Concert for the Family Invite
A Facebook Event has been created at the FCCN Worship Ministry Page. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=129209167150396
Invite cards are also available at both welcome centers. Feel free to invite people to join us for the evening!
Concert for the Family Dress Rehearsal: Friday Night, March 11 6:00-8:00 P.M. (childcare provided)
Well all be together on Friday evening, March 11 do run through the entire concert. I'd also like us to come prepared with our non-perishable items to donate, as well as be ready to give an offering that evening for the families in crisis in Warrick County. Let's set an example of giving for our church family.
Woolly Wednesday: March 2 (6:00 P.M.)
We'll be working on the music for this Sunday March 6, as well as "There Will Come a Day." Come on over to my house if you would like some extra practice.
Choir/Orchestra/Rhythm practice this Sunday night (March 6)
We'll be working on "There will Come a Day" for the concert for the family. Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer and Value of the Month
6:10-6:30 Prayer groups, orchestra practices in the pit :)
6:30-7:00 Practice "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
7:00-7:10 Concert for the Family prayer time
7:10-7:30 Practice "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: February 24
Concert for the Family: March 13
I'm putting the flow together for the concert, I think it will be a great night! We'll be collecting non-perishable items for the Newburgh food pantry, as well as collecting a special offering to help families in crisis in Warrick county.
Choir, rhythm section, orchestra and media practice this Sunday night at 6:00!
Set the stage at 5:00 on Sunday. We've got to pull out the orchestra pit and set up the risers so feel free to come early.6:00-6:10: Opening prayer, value of the month, Brad Paisley and Kermit the Frog! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFAGmsb5cc8
6:10-6:45 Practice for Sunday, March 6 with the media team
6:45-7:05 Prayer Groups
7:05-7:30 Practice for Sunday with media team
Bring Your Sharpie
We'll be writing our favorite scriptures on the house on Sunday, so bring your Sharpie with you to church. The text is from Deut. 6: "Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates."
Value of the Month: Be on Time
Last week I was working on some music in my office and totally lost track of time. Usually I set an alarm for meetings because I can easily get lost in a project. I showed up to a meeting 10 minutes late and immediately apologized. No excuse.
It's always easier on everyone when the offender apologizes up front. It deflates the tension from the conversation and ultimately relationship stronger if the apology is sincere. So, in the words of Mark Twain: "Always acknowledge a fault. This will catch those in authority off their guard, and will give you an opportunity to commit more." :)
Monday, February 14, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: Valentine's Day
If Charlie Brown is interested in "the little red-headed girl," then maybe he should find out "the little redheaded girl's" name! I'm just sayin'.
Woolly Wednesday this Wednesday at 6:00.
Come on out to the Foust house if you'd like more practice, or if you want to play Mario Cart with Nathan and I :) We'll be working on "the Glory of our King" and "There Will Come a Day."
Choir/Rhythm and Orchestra Practice this Sunday Night!
I'm excited to have the orchestra with us for the first time! Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer, Value of the Month, and my favorite commercial from the Superbowl.
6:10-6:30 Prayer groups, orchestra practices upstairs "The Glory of our King" and "There will Come a Day"
6:30-6:50 Sectionals: "There Will Come a Day" orchestra continues practice upstairs
6:50-7:20 Everyone practices in the Worship Center together: "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
7:20-7:30 Pray for "the Concert for the Family"
Any ideas?
Choir & Orchestra: any ideas of songs you want to sing when we lead worship on March 6? The sermon title is "God's Plan for Forgiveness" (Colossians 3:12-14) Post them on the FCCN worship ministry Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=260249845625
Be quick about it though, I need to start putting it together Tuesday afternoon.
Building the House
We'll continue to construct the house on stage this Saturday morning at 9:00. We'll start in the bus garage on the pond side of the FCCN campus. The roof is the name of the game this time. Bring your power tools and come and join us!
Woolly Wednesday this Wednesday at 6:00.
Come on out to the Foust house if you'd like more practice, or if you want to play Mario Cart with Nathan and I :) We'll be working on "the Glory of our King" and "There Will Come a Day."
Choir/Rhythm and Orchestra Practice this Sunday Night!
I'm excited to have the orchestra with us for the first time! Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer, Value of the Month, and my favorite commercial from the Superbowl.
6:10-6:30 Prayer groups, orchestra practices upstairs "The Glory of our King" and "There will Come a Day"
6:30-6:50 Sectionals: "There Will Come a Day" orchestra continues practice upstairs
6:50-7:20 Everyone practices in the Worship Center together: "There Will Come a Day" and "The Glory of our King"
7:20-7:30 Pray for "the Concert for the Family"
Any ideas?
Choir & Orchestra: any ideas of songs you want to sing when we lead worship on March 6? The sermon title is "God's Plan for Forgiveness" (Colossians 3:12-14) Post them on the FCCN worship ministry Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=260249845625
Be quick about it though, I need to start putting it together Tuesday afternoon.
Building the House
We'll continue to construct the house on stage this Saturday morning at 9:00. We'll start in the bus garage on the pond side of the FCCN campus. The roof is the name of the game this time. Bring your power tools and come and join us!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: February 10
Choir/Rhythm Section practice this Sunday night!
We're back together! We'll be working on "The Glory of our King" Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer, Value of the Month
6:10-6:30 Prayer Groups
6:30-6:55 Sectionals: "The Glory of our King"
6:55-7:20 Practice "The Glory of our King" and "The Stand" as a full group
7:20-7:30 Pray for "the Concert for the Family" (on March 13)
Value of the Month "Be on Time"
Choir and rhythm section, you did a great job with that on Sunday! Thanks so much! Maybe this is the start of something...
Random Blog Thought
I'm taking Jennifer out for Valetine's day TONIGHT! We'll beat the crowd on Feb. 14 and leave the kiddos at home. :)
We're back together! We'll be working on "The Glory of our King" Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer, Value of the Month
6:10-6:30 Prayer Groups
6:30-6:55 Sectionals: "The Glory of our King"
6:55-7:20 Practice "The Glory of our King" and "The Stand" as a full group
7:20-7:30 Pray for "the Concert for the Family" (on March 13)
Value of the Month "Be on Time"
Choir and rhythm section, you did a great job with that on Sunday! Thanks so much! Maybe this is the start of something...
Random Blog Thought
I'm taking Jennifer out for Valetine's day TONIGHT! We'll beat the crowd on Feb. 14 and leave the kiddos at home. :)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: February 2
Warning: it's a long blog today: there's lots going on :)
Choir and Rhythm Section Leads Worship this Sunday!
I'm excited to lead worship with you all! I think we'll have some great worship together.
Park in the back, drop the kiddos in the nursery, and be in the worship center at 6:45 (notice the value of the month below :) We'll also eat breakfast together at 7:45 in the gym, so come hungry.
No Choir/Rhythm Section Practice This Sunday Night
I'll be at home watching the game. How 'bout you? We'll practice again on February 13. The Orchestra will join us starting February 20.
Concert for the Family (March 13)
Thanks to everyone who tried out, we had lots of great auditions! God has blessed FCCN with so much musical talent. Here are the names and acts who will join us for the Concert for the Family (in no particular order):
Choir, Rhythm Section and Orchestra: "There Will Come a Day"
Kings Kids Choir
XP
Sammy 5
Psalm 100: "Own Little World"
Elementary Choir
Heather Apple and band "The Way it Is"
Paula Lemmer and band "Lies Upon Lies"
541
The Conquerers Quartet
Stephanie White and band "If You Want Me To"
Laura Kierspel: "Oh How I Love Jesus"
Ty Beckman "I Know You Hear Me" (original song)
Lauren Chapell "Temptation" (original song)
Isabella Haus "My Dear Marquis"
Louis Rose "Can You Feel it Building" (original song)
Sandy Schooler and Josi Revels "What do I know of Holy"
Choir and Orchestra Solo Tryouts
Thanks to everyone who tried out, here are the songs with the soloists and understudy:
"Say, Say" Louis Rose soloist, Ty Beckman understudy
"The Glory of our King" Eric Rudisill soloist, Louis Rose understudy
"There Will Come a Day" Jenny Wampler soloist, Kendra Bradford understudy
"Blessed Redeemer" Stephanie White soloist, Mary Lehman understudy
Value of the Month: be on time
I choose February as the month to talk about "being on time" because it's the shortest month. I only have to talk about it for 28 days :)
A glimpse into my syche: my love language is "acts of service." So what does that mean? It's simple, really. When I ask you to something and you do it, my love tank is filled up, I'm in a good mood. Flip side: I ask you to do something (like "memorize your music" or "be here at 6:45") and you choose not to, it really grates on me.
So one of the reasons I love ministry here at FCCN is because when I ask you all to do something, you do it. There's not a bunch of hand-ringing or flip-flopping. Thanks so much for that! It is such a blessing to me.
I try to exemplify this value for you every practice. If practice starts at 6:45, I'm going to have doors open, lights on and childcare ready so you can be in the worship center ready to go. I'll also start promptly and finish on time because I respect your time too! I value you as a volunteer and friend.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: January 26
We're building a house this Saturday Morning!
Come and join us at 9:00 A.M. in the worship center. We don't need tools, just muscles.
Choir, Rhythm Section and Media Practice This Sunday Night
We'll be practicing for Sunday, February 6 when we lead worship:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer and Value of the Month
6:10-6:40 Practice for Sunday with media team
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:30 Practice for Sunday with media team
Concert for the Family audition: this Tuesday, February 1
There is still time to sign up for an audition time! Just let me know: at pfoust@fccn.org Also, anyone who would like to come and listen is welcome at the audition. We'll begin at 6:00 P.M. in the worship center.
Random Blog thought
No school for snow, again? Really?
Come and join us at 9:00 A.M. in the worship center. We don't need tools, just muscles.
Choir, Rhythm Section and Media Practice This Sunday Night
We'll be practicing for Sunday, February 6 when we lead worship:
6:00-6:10 Opening Prayer and Value of the Month
6:10-6:40 Practice for Sunday with media team
6:40-7:00 Prayer Groups
7:00-7:30 Practice for Sunday with media team
Concert for the Family audition: this Tuesday, February 1
There is still time to sign up for an audition time! Just let me know: at pfoust@fccn.org Also, anyone who would like to come and listen is welcome at the audition. We'll begin at 6:00 P.M. in the worship center.
Random Blog thought
No school for snow, again? Really?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: January 20
We're building a house
Oh yes we are! For the upcoming series: "Extreme Make Over: Family Addition" and "Renovating Relationships" we will be building a house on the stage. This Sunday will be a construction zone, the next week we will lay the foundation, the next week we'll put up the frame, etc. Want to help? Let me know. It should be fun.
Choir and Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night!
This what we gonna to do:
6:00-6:10 Opening prayer, random video and value of the month
6:10-6:30 Prayer Groups
6:30-6:50 Sectionals: practice "the Stand"
6:50-7:15 Practice "The Stand" and "Say, Say" as a full group
7:15-7:30 Prayer time for "the Concert for the Family"
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13
The audition is scheduled for February 1 in the worship center. Here's the song that I'm trying out for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA90IlymdZ4
Okay, not really: I'm not planning to try out with that song. But I'm hoping that you will try out. Let me know if you want an audition slot: sometime between 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday night, February 1.
Oh yes we are! For the upcoming series: "Extreme Make Over: Family Addition" and "Renovating Relationships" we will be building a house on the stage. This Sunday will be a construction zone, the next week we will lay the foundation, the next week we'll put up the frame, etc. Want to help? Let me know. It should be fun.
Choir and Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night!
This what we gonna to do:
6:00-6:10 Opening prayer, random video and value of the month
6:10-6:30 Prayer Groups
6:30-6:50 Sectionals: practice "the Stand"
6:50-7:15 Practice "The Stand" and "Say, Say" as a full group
7:15-7:30 Prayer time for "the Concert for the Family"
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13
The audition is scheduled for February 1 in the worship center. Here's the song that I'm trying out for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA90IlymdZ4
Okay, not really: I'm not planning to try out with that song. But I'm hoping that you will try out. Let me know if you want an audition slot: sometime between 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday night, February 1.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry Blog: January 13
2nd Choir & Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night!
Come on out and join us, even if this is your first time! Here's what the evening will look like:
Come on out and join us, even if this is your first time! Here's what the evening will look like:
6:00-6:10 Opening prayer and value of the month
6:10-6:15 The 400 Pound Gorilla Returns!
6:15-6:35 Sectionals: practice "Say, Say"
(sopranos in conference room, altos chapel, tenors room 216, basses and rhythm section on stage)
6:35-6:55 Practice "Say,Say" as a full group
6:55-7:15 Prayer Groups
7:15-7:30 Practice "The Stand" and Concert for the Family prayer time
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13 (tryouts February 1)
We've had lots of people interested in trying out for the concert! Please pray about if God is calling you to do a song or something else for the concert too! We'll be raising funds to help be the hands and feet of Jesus to families in crisis in Warrick county. Tryouts will be Tuesday night, February 1 in the worship center. Please email me for a time slot: pfoust@fccn.org
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13 (tryouts February 1)
We've had lots of people interested in trying out for the concert! Please pray about if God is calling you to do a song or something else for the concert too! We'll be raising funds to help be the hands and feet of Jesus to families in crisis in Warrick county. Tryouts will be Tuesday night, February 1 in the worship center. Please email me for a time slot: pfoust@fccn.org
Trying Something New
We'll be trying a new vocal team style 3 times this quarter. Right now, we have the choir, the 541 guys group, and some of the larger mixed vocal teams as well. Starting this Sunday (and once a month after that), we'll have a smaller vocal team with just 2 or three vocalists. We'll do more of the 2 part harmony and syncopated rhythms prevalent in modern worship today. Anyway, we'll try it this quarter and see what happens. Check out the video of the new song we're doing Sunday, you'll see what I mean: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoezWBPGRAc
Thursday, January 6, 2011
FCCN Worship Ministry blog: January 6
1st Choir & Rhythm Section Practice this Sunday night!
A fresh start and some rocking music! Join us in the worship center at 6:00 Sunday night!
Orchestra Begins Sunday Night, February 20 at 6:00
We'll add the orchestra beginning February 20. They will join us for the concert for the family and a few selected special Sundays. If you would like to play in the orchestra, the music is ready, just ask me about it and I'll give you a copy of the music.
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13 (tryouts February 1)
We'll be doing a concert for the family, similar to the "concert for the principal" last year. However, this year will be raising funds for families in crisis in Warrick county.
What music are we doing for this concert? Well, that's up to you! Do you have a song God is calling you to do? We'll have open tryouts on Tuesday night, February 1 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the worship center. Please email me for a tryout time. I loved the variety last year, and it as great to hear lots of songs that I did not personally pick. What a blessing to hear the heart and talent of so many people!
A fresh start and some rocking music! Join us in the worship center at 6:00 Sunday night!
Orchestra Begins Sunday Night, February 20 at 6:00
We'll add the orchestra beginning February 20. They will join us for the concert for the family and a few selected special Sundays. If you would like to play in the orchestra, the music is ready, just ask me about it and I'll give you a copy of the music.
Concert for the Family: Sunday night, March 13 (tryouts February 1)
We'll be doing a concert for the family, similar to the "concert for the principal" last year. However, this year will be raising funds for families in crisis in Warrick county.
What music are we doing for this concert? Well, that's up to you! Do you have a song God is calling you to do? We'll have open tryouts on Tuesday night, February 1 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the worship center. Please email me for a tryout time. I loved the variety last year, and it as great to hear lots of songs that I did not personally pick. What a blessing to hear the heart and talent of so many people!
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