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~~~ The Call ~~~
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
~ Isaiah 6:8
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Have you ever asked yourself, Why am I here, in the church choir? There are probably as many reasons for being in the choir as there are choir members. Somewhere, somehow, sometime, there was a nudge that lured you out to that first choir rehearsal and made you want to stay. I think that all ministry begins with that nudge. While it may not have seemed so to you at the time, it is quite possible that the nudge was the voice of the Holy Spirit calling you to a special ministry. It is not only ordained ministers who experience a call to ministry. If that were so, the church would be a strange place; it would have no choir, no choir director or organist, ... no ushers, or church workers.
[In school,] one of my first assignments was to compile a "spiritual autobiography" that traced the people and the events that drew me toward my vocation. It was a fascinating and humbling experience.... I have a "choir autobiography" as well. I expect that you have one, too. Somehow, from your growing-up years onward, seeds were sown that influenced your decision to sing today in the church choir.
Who, or what, was part of your path to the choir? Was there a beloved music teacher or an organist whom you admired? Was there a particular choral composition that you loved and wanted to sing? Did you hear an excellent choir and want to be a part of such a sound?
Think of all the ways God calls us. They are not usually obvious ways. God speaks to us through His Word, through nudges, through people, events, and the small and subtle things in life. If you sing in the church choir, God called you - and you accepted the call - to the ministry of music.
~ Meditations for Choir Members, Nancy Roth; p. 4-5
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Adult Choir Song Demos
Power in the Blood
American Hymn Sampler
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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Adult Choir Prayer List
- Cary Howe - Continued job search; the Lord's will
- John O'Donnell - Surgery on Monday; take time to encourage them this week
- Jamie Oakman - Ukraine Medical Mission Trip - still need one family practice doctor and lots of plane tickets
- Pastor McClintick - Moving to Oklahoma on Friday
- Camilla Reid - Dave's office manager, Patty Trainor, recovering from heart transplant surgery
- Raven Neivel - God's preparation for both Phil and I to work together in a way that will glorify the Lord
- Debbie Neivel - Continued recovery from staph infection
- Catherine Lariscey - continued pain with tendonitus in ankle
- Dwayne McGahee - Uncle, Ronal Cliett, recovery from pneumonia
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August Special Music Calendar
August 3
AM Special - Jeremiah Griffin
Offertory - William and Mary
PM Special - Daniel Arnold, guest missionary
August 10
AM Special - Raven Neivel
Offertory -
PM Special -
August 17
AM Special - Camilla Reid
Offertory - Phil Emory
PM Special - Family Night
August 24
AM Special - Tammy Howe
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August 31
AM Special -
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PM Special -
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| | July 13, 2008, Westside celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Guest musicians, the Chetta family, along with our own choirs filled the day with beautiful music. Pastor Lehn and guest Pastor, Drew Conley, both encouraged us from God's word. It was a memorable day for all! |
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| | Dec 18, 2007 | Flintstone Dip - AKA Spinach Dip (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Christmas Apple Cider (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Little Smokies (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Salsa Cheese Dip (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Pinwheels (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Apple Dip (Christmas Party), Raven | | Dec 18, 2007 | Veggie Pizzas (Christmas Party), Raven |
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| What's New in the Music Ministry
Sunday Evening Schedule
August 3rd
Orchestra Rehearsals Resume, 5 PM
Guest Missionaries to Germany, the Arnold Family (college friends of Raven's)
August 10th
Marissa Burris' Mission Trip presentation
Name that Hymn Tune
August 17th
Welcome to Phil Emory
Family Night during evening service
Church-wide "Back to School" social following evening service
August 24th
Lord's Supper
Bible Trivia
Recent changes:
News: August Special Music by Raven - Aug 1, 2008
New member: Jeremiah Griffin - Jul 30, 2008
New member: Phil Emory - Jul 30, 2008
News: Devotions for Musicians by Raven - Jul 29, 2008
News: Prayer Requests by Raven - Jul 29, 2008
News: Welcome to New Council by Raven - Jul 23, 2008
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