Worship Arts Community Notes March 2007
Today feels like spring. I'm trying not to get too attached as I know that we live in a place where the weather changes quicker than all get out. I think the snow may actually melt up at my house in the mountains...at least for today.
WORSHIP ARTS MEETING
For those of you who were not able to attend our meeting on February 27th, I'll give you a short recap of the events of the evening.
Why do away with the Saturday service?
Simply put...too many services at too many different times in too many different places. Our resources church-wide are being stretched too thin and our family was feeling disconnected...especially our family members who have been attending the 8:30 service.
What will this do to "style"?
It really isn't a matter of style change as much as it is a matter of everyone laying down their preferences in order to serve the family well. There will be a change in volume in order to accomodate people with hearing aids and John Skiba is looking into ways to make that possible without compromising intensity. We will still be using our band and vocal teams.
What about rehearsals?
This will probably take some working out as we go along, but the consensus seemed to be that we continue to have rehearsals on Tuesday evenings for now and then meet early on Sunday mornings with all musicians and technical people. This provides a way for Scott to have Friday & Saturday as his weekend with his family. Scott and Dena will also attempt to be diligent at planning the music far enough in advance so you would be able to go to a link to hear any new music. (Please note that you have already been sent the song for Easter...good job, huh?)
Side Note: Our first Sunday went fairly smoothly for everyone involved. Scott had a short rehearsal with the band and vocalists on Tuesday evening after our meeting and then had the band and vocalists come in at staggered times on Sunday morning. Apparently, everything went well because the service was beautiful and truly a blessing.
EXCITING NEWS
Arnie Gish (band member) and Jason Garrett (vocal team) are going to be daddies again. Arnie and Jen's baby is due in April. Jason and Caity's baby is due any moment now. We eagerly await the news of your new babies!!
Unbelievable as it may seem. because they look so young, Mike and Ruthie Martinez announce that they will be grandparents at the end of October. Their daughter, Tawny and her husband, Tony are expecting and believe me, there is no small amount of excitement in that family! As if that wasn't enough, Mike and Ruthie are welcoming a baby girl boxer puppy into their home at the end of March. Her name is McKenzie and she looks just like Mike!
And....another baby!! Martin Shepperdson is also going to be a grandpa at the end of October. That's going to be an exciting month.
Congratulations to everyone!!
Do you have any great news to share with us? Please email Dena and let her know.
SCHEDULE
Unless you hear otherwise, plan on rehearsals to be on the Tuesdays before you play/sing @ 7:00: band and vocals in the auditorium unless it's a full team week. Full team will start out in Room 104.
March:
11 Kevin Matthews/Ken Granzow leading
18 Marc, Mark W,, Paul H. Vocals: Full Team Rehearsal on 3/13.
25 Marc, Jeremy M. Vocals: Scott & Shelly
April:
1 (Palm Sunday) Geof, Charlie, Arnie Vocals: Scott & Arnie
8 (Easter) Marc, Mark W., Chad, Brently (Michael and Cathy Hanson) Vocals: Full Team
15 Joel, Jesse, Josh Vocals: Jonathan & Christine
22 Geof, Mark W., Jeremy M Vocals: Shelly & Scott
29 Marc, Chad, Arnie, Brently Vocals: Mike, Ruthie, Dena
May:
6 Geof, Mark W., Jeremy M. Vocals: Scott & Jeremy
13 Marc, Chad, Arnie, Brently Vocals: John S., Jonathan, Mike, Jason G.
20 Kevin Matthews leading
27 Joel, Josh, Jesse Vocals: Shelly, Dena, Liz, Christine, Ruthie
June:
3 Geof, Mark W., Paul H. Vocals: Scott
10 Marc, Chad, Jeremy M. Vocals: Full team (last one for the summer)
17 (Joel, Jesse, Josh) Vocals: Jonathan & Christine & Dena
24 Geof, Charlie, Arnie, Brently Vocals: Kim, Liz, Jason G.
July:
1 Marc, Charlie, Arnie Vocals: Scott, Dena, Arnie
Be sure to let me know if there are any problems ASAP. I'm hopin' and prayin' that it's PERFECT!!!
Thank you, teams, for all your hard work. Be sure to thank our sound/graphics people. They make us sound good and make it so we don't have to memorize every song!!! Thank you.