Happy Thursday!
Here’s what you need to know this week:
This Sunday
Full worship ministry is leading - choir, band, and orchestra. Call time for instrumentalists, praise team, and A/V is 8:00am on stage. Call time for choir is 8:30am in the choir room. The big anthem, Jehovah Sabaoth (God of Angel Armies), is up!
The sermon text for the day comes from Acts 6:7-7:60, and Pastor Scott will be preaching.
We’re singing Sing Praise (O Holy God), Is He Worthy, O Lord My Rock and My Redeemer, and Jehovah Sabaoth (God of Angel Armies).
Notes
Just a reminder that I try to send from time to time: if at all possible, please plan to serve in choir/orchestra both services on Sundays. (I realize that some of you have Life Group responsibilities or other serving commitments that keep you from doing so, and that’s ok!). The goal is for us to make both our morning worship services as identical as possible, and keeping the same personnel for both services goes a long way in accomplishing that goal.
Our brand new School of Performing Arts homeschool band program is officially open for registration. You can find more information on our website here. Please share with whomever you think would find that information valuable, and if you have a heart to help us get this up and running, feel free to reach out to April or me.
Prayer requests
Reagan Bacgi, having x-rays next Wednesday to watch the positioning of a screw in his bone.
Pat Bowman, who hurt her finger severely at work.
Debbie Baker’s mother, who lost another sister this weekend.
Kim Hanna, having total knee replacement surgery next Wednesday.
Charles Taylor (orchestra member), with weakness in his legs and balance problems due to Parkinson’s.
Skip Ritter, whose surgery was postponed due to insurance issues.
Kathleen Marshall, undergoing chemo treatments.
An Extra
I read a great post the other day from Midwestern Seminary about the importance of music theory to leading worship. One way to think about it is this: music theory to the worship leader is similar to the relationship of Greek/Hebrew to the preaching pastor.
It is possible to lead worship biblically and faithfully without a deep knowledge of music theory. However, it is immensely useful to know the inner workings of music! Theory describes the structure of music and (among other things) helps us organize concepts, plan and rehearse music, and choose the best songs for our people.
I’m always happy to point worship leaders toward good musical resources to sharpen our music theory skills. Please let me know if I can help you with your next step. In the mean time, check out this super cool music theory chart!
I’ll see you Sunday,
- Andy
Questions?
Respond to the worship ministry text on your phone, or use the form below.
Email Andy: ahammond@stevensstreet.org
Email April: alangford@stevensstreet.org