WANT TO WIN? CHIME IN!

I would like to have a get together at our house on March 10th (in place of Saturday's practice), are you available? Would another day of the week work better for you?
At this meeting we will discuss the part or instrument specific questions we have been blogging as well as a topic Nahshon has requested to share.
When I hear back from you, I will make the decision and let you know either way.

CREATIVE CHURCH CONFERENCE

Jeff and I are heading to Grapevine, Texas later in the week to C3. C3 is Fellowship Church's Creative Church Conference. This year's theme is "Turning What If Into What Is." It will be our third year in attendance and have found it to ignite and refuel our passion for creativity.

When we heard God speak about satellite campuses, it was our first year at C3. We have made connections with many creative and great people from all over the nation. I have been praying that I am receptive to all God wants to show me. You know when you can just feel something big is about to happen? That's how I feel tonight.

Please keep us in your prayers for safety, creative planning as well as divine connections.

We serve a Mighty God who equips the called and gives grace to the humble. No matter the path before you, God have given you everything you need for today and will continue to equip you for tomorrow. Enjoy the journey!

SHOUT OUT!

This week's shout out goes to Emily Tjaarda and Kyle Davis. They were at the church Saturday to help with all our needs at practice and turn the knobs to perfection! They tore down equipment and loaded it up early this morning. At 6:55 am, they along with other musicians headed out to Lynnwood where we ministered through worship.

Upon arriving to the venue, it turned out they didn't have an audio technician. Wow! Emily and Kyle worked wonders. They overcame many barriers to finally have everything working 1 hour and 45 minutes later (15 minutes prior to service but we weren't sweatin' it. We have the best team in the world!). Kyle went to the store and purchased the entire team water.

For all who weren't there, the service went awesome. There was weeping and a definite change in the atmosphere of worship. Thank you to all of you who stayed home and made today's service fantastic! Rachel, beautiful job directing the stage. Terryl, Zach and Robin...great job! BGV's...great job expressing yourselves (Dan, great facial expressions (-: ). Chris and Nash, you were solid and appreciated!

So Emily and Kyle, thank you for your tireless and selfless service. I honor you today. I know I can always count on you. You are now more than ever a part of the worship team, vital to the message and Life coming across the stage!

WEIGH IN...

Come March, we are going to have to shuffle around practice time. With part of the team leading on Saturday evening, they will begin practice/sound check at 6:45-7pm. With prayer from 5:30-6:30 pm on the first and third Saturdays, these are our options...
4:00pm or morning...10 or 10:30 am.

Thoughts? Thank you for your comments.

EASTER CHOIR UPDATE

I wanted to let you all know we had choir auditions for our Easter Choir. They went well. Two additonl men! Yeah. That is exciting. I am also enlisting kids and teens. As many as I can! Let them know they just need to sign up...no auditions for them. We will contact them with the practice schedule (4 practices).

Like I said in a previous post, I am attempting to get a small string quartet for Easter. Who knows if it will work but sure would be cool!

As of right now, we are selecting songs for Easter and will hope to have them on cd (with parts) prior to the first practice so everyone can practice them. We have a simplified version of "God, Great God" that I still am hanging on to and hope to do. (-:

I would like all BGV's to be involved in the choir practices. I want to keep you leading and in front of the choir. It is not only great experience training your parts but also adds to the validity of what these people are doing. I appreciate your hard work! All the practices will be planned out and with the cd of the parts, it should be very smooth!

Please keep the planning and carrying out of this season in your prayers.

MOMENTUM IS HAPPENING!!!

NEW SONG

Nice job with the new song. To those of you who listened to and practiced the song beforehand, you made practice go very smooth.

Audio technicians, your team paid special attention to the details which paid off. Aaron, thank you for your wisdom on sound, second service. Emily said your advice and tips were great. Audio techs, thank you for being so passionate to grow and excel. You truly allow God's word and song to be heard.

BGV's, thank you for your exhaustive study of the parts. Rachel, you were a huge help to all!

Musicians, way to worship on a new song. Although a simple song, I personally found it a bit difficult to stay in the pocket. (-: Pastor Jeff said Terryl and my keyboard were beautiful together in the beginning and end of the song.

I appreciate you all! Enjoying the journey with you.

WANT TO WIN? CHIME IN!

Okay, you have some questions from last week. Next Saturday, we are going to briefly discuss some of them. I have a number in mind. (-: Whoever is the ___ person to chime in with either a topic to discuss next week, feedback on "Jesus Is" or "Adonai" or in response to the previous questions asked in your section, you will win.

LOT'S TO CHOOSE FROM!

SHOUT OUT!

This week's shout out goes to Travis. Travis plays acoustic and sings melody.

This week, Travis was asked on short notice, to sing "Broken Road." He took it home on Saturday evening, practiced and came to church making a sound check happen. Nice job!

Travis, thank you for your hard work. You willingly make corrections, as needed. You are constantly desiring to learn. Aside from the ocassional...okay often distraction (-: (that was supposed to be funny), you are a huge support to whomever is leading. You are always willing to give feedback as well as jump in and tackle whatever outlandish thing I ask! Thank you.

His wife Gia is amazing so we know he is doing something right!!!

A Joke or Two!

Thought you would all enjoy this joke! If not, then read the following:

In no way are the story line, laugh lines, or punch line associated with or in any way express the written or unwritten views and opinions of RC Creative Worship, Pastor Melinda, or the worship team...unless you find it funny. No goats, onions, or pygmies were harmed in the telling of this joke. Have fun!!



If College Students Wrote The BibleThe

Last Supper would have been eaten the next morning -- cold.

The Ten Commandments would actually be only five -- double-spaced and written in a large font.

A new edition would be published every two years in order to limit reselling.

Forbidden fruit would have been eaten because it wasn't cafeteria food.

Paul's letter to the Romans would become Paul's email to abuse@romans.gov.

Reason Cain killed Abel: they were roommates.

Reason why Moses and followers walked in the desert for 40 years: they didn't want to ask directions and look like freshmen.

Instead of God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh, he would have put it off until the night before to get it done.



The Israeli Archaeologist

An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy, a rather rare occurrence in Israel, to say the least. After examining it, he called Abe, the curator of the Israel museum in Jerusalem. "I've just discovered a 3,000 year old mummy of a man who died of heart failure!" the excited scientist exclaimed. Abe replied, "Bring him in. We'll check it out."

A week later, the amazed Abe called the archaeologist. "You were right about both the mummy's age and cause of death. How in the world did you know?"

"Easy. There was a piece of paper in his hand that said, '10,000 Shekels on Goliath'."

Audio Pro's

We want to hear from you! Emily sent in these questions for comment:
Multiple Choice:
1. When should you make the necessary audio adjustments from one song to the next song?
a. After it starts (somewhere around the middle of the first verse).
b.As the last song ends, I should be anticipating the changes right away.
c.As soon as I find my sheet of paper with my notes on it.
d.Changes? What changes?
2. How do you prepare for music practice?
3. What is your favorite song to mix and why?
4. What is the BEST part about the new drum shield (or cage; whichever you prefer)?

DRUMS/BASS

We want to hear from you!
Aaron posed these couple of questions. Please give us your perspective.
1. What are we doing to effectively syncopate our instruments—hitting the bass (root) notes with the kick beats, etc…?
2. What can we do to better the marriage between the bass guitar and drums?
3. Playing standard bass notes or a standard beat (simple, not busy) might not be that “fun,” but is it more effective?
We look forward to your responses!

ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC GUITAR PLAYERS

This one's for you! Terryl posed these two questions. Please let us know what your perspective it.
1. When is the appropriate times to play leads?
2. Should all guitarists be playing at the same time?
Look forward to your response!

WANT TO WIN? CHIME IN!

The team wants to hear form you! What do you do to prepare for services?

The first person to post on this blog will be presented a prize at practice, this Saturday.

CALLING ALL BGV!

Question for the BGV's...

We all want to grow vocally. Please give us your thoughts on these couple questions:
1. Are there any areas of the voice that you would like to work on (vocal care, warm-ups, etc)?
2. Is there any information you would like to share or that you'd like to get some info about?
3. How do you vocally prepare for the service?

Can't wait to hear from you!

SHOUT OUT!

This week's SHOUT OUT goes to Naomi LaCoss! Naomi sings the low part as well as the melody. She also lends her make-up ability and makes (and sometimes she has to make the guys!) us all look great on stage.

The other night, as we were getting ready to work on a new song, I asked the bgv crew to share any notes they had made while listening to it the previous week. She spoke right up and shared with us. I appreciate her diligence and honor for the position God has placed her in.

Naomi, thank you! I love and appreciate your authentic concern for others as well as your faithfulness to communicate your schedule and thoughts...and the green tea lemonaide referral!