December 27, 2009

Folks - This Sunday will be my final one leading worship at Peace. I'll play at the Wednesday Evening service and New Years Day service, but this is my final Sunday with the whole congregation. I ask for your prayers; it will no doubt be an emotional day. As was the case for last year, the music for the final Sunday will be some of the theme songs we've used over the course of the year. These are some of my favorites. I'd do "Jesus, You Make All Things New!" again but, alas, it was from 2008. It has been a great pleasure and joy to worship Christ with you and to grow in the skills of musicianship. I will miss you. - E.T.

Ensemble: TRIO
Eric (Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Tom (B. Guitar)

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Gathering Song - "Change It Up" (G)
Opening Songs:
- "We Are Transformed" (C)
- "Let Love Rule" (C)
Offering Song - "We Will Know The Lord" (G)
Closing Song - "Go With God" (D)

P.S. - Good stuff here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bocDpFVhyDw

December 20, 2009

Hey - Here's the line-up and set list for this week. I'm very much looking forward to worshipping with you all. See you Thursday! - E.T.

Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar)
Alyssa (Keyboard)
Charlie (B. Guitar) Welcome, Charlie!
Connie (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Kristen (A. Guitar)
Missy (Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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Gathering Song: "Still Haven't Found/Open The Eyes..." (E)
Opening Songs:
- "Amazing Grace (Peaceful Easy Feelin')" (D)
- "He Is Coming!" (Am)
Communion Songs:
- "Here I Am To Worship" (D) (Eric)
- "All In All" (D)
- "Revelation Song" (D) (Back by popular demand!)
Closing Song - "We Will Dance" (D)

P.S. - This is a wonderfully simple and altogether passionate worship song. Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZfsxydxEXA

December 13, 2009

Hey - Regular stuff below. Stay warm! - E.T.

Ensemble: DOVE
Amy (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh B. (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Lynea (Voice)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar)

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Gathering Song - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (Em)
Opening Songs:
- "Sing A Song" (C)
- "He Is Coming!" (Am)
Offering Song - "Surrender" (G)
Closing Song - "Lord Reign In Me" (C)

P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOs-MqDOI0 - I really like this song for many reasons. It's peculiar, a classic, got a really great rhythm, and who can resist a name like Gordon Lightfoot. Enjoy!

December 6, 2009

Hey - See below for all the regular info. - E.T.

Ensemble: EAGLE
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Josh C. (Percussion)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)

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(Choral Anthem for Gathering Song)
Opening Songs:
- "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (Em)
- "Awesome God" (Em)
- "He Is Coming!" (Am)
Communion Songs:
- "Refiner's Fire" (D) (Eric)
- "Nothing (But The Blood)" (D)
- "Revelation Song" (D) (Please review this video to get a sense and feel for the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObjd5wrgZ8)
- "Surrender" (D)
Closing Song - "I Will Call Upon The Lord" (D)

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COMING UP: VERY FULL
December 20th
Alex (E. Guitar)
Alyssa (Keyboard)
Amy (Voice)
Charlie (B. Guitar) Welcome, Charlie!
Connie (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Josh C. (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Kristen (A. Guitar)
Missy (Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

Let me know if you won't be able to sing/play that Sunday (and the Thursday before).

P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpa-THiJJYY This is not a funny or generally enjoyable clip as I normally post. Today...the music of death in honor of the four police officers who fell on Sunday morning.

November 29, 2009

Hey guys - I'll be leading worship by myself this week (and December 27th). I hope that'll free up your schedules to spend more time with your family during the holidays. All the same, here's the music for this Sunday.

Ensemble: ALBATROSS
Eric (Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)

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Opening Songs:
- "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel" (Em)
- "Lord, I Lift Your Name On High" (G)
- "He Is Coming!" (A)
Offering Song - "Prepare The Way" (C)
Closing Song - "Step By Step" (G)

P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpSZN1aRBSs (For all you bass players...)

P.P.S. - To help you schedule things for December, here are the rosters for this month. At this point they're preliminary; please get back to me if i've put you down for a date that doesn't work for you. Otherwise i'll post them as usual.

December 6
Ensemble: EAGLE
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh B. (Drums)
Josh C. (Percussion)
Tom (B. Guitar)

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December 13
Ensemble: DOVE
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh B. (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Lynea (Voice)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar)

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December 20
Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar)
Alyssa (Keyboard)
Amy (Voice)
Charlie (B. Guitar) Welcome, Charlie!
Connie (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Josh C. (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Kristen (A. Guitar)
Missy (Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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December 27
Ensemble: ALBATROSS
Eric (Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)

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Hope you're all quite well - E.T.

November 22, 2009

Hey everyone - Very well done on Sunday! Thanks for being so flexible in light of those last-minute emergencies we all know can (and do!) happen. See below for all the regular info. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Be sure to read the post-scripts (P.S.) at the bottom. See you soon -E.T.

Ensemble: FULL
Eric (A. Guitar, Keyboard, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh C. (Drums)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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Gathering Song: "Shout To The North" (G)
Opening Songs:
- "Forever" (G)
- "We Will Know The Lord" (G)
Offering Song - "Shout To The Lord" (A)
Closing Song - "Enough" (G)

P.S. - I wanted to publicly apologize for not making it to CMS last weekend. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that some of you are disappointed with me. Some of you may even be frustrated/upset over my absence. I'm not going to give reasons, try and make excuses, or any of that; I want to simply say i'm sorry. I hope that those of you who did go can share your experiences with me. I want to hear about the things you learned, the ways you were encouraged, challenged, etc.

P.P.S. - I appreciate everyone trying doubly hard to get to church on time for rehearsals Thursday night and Sunday before worship. Please remember that we want to begin rehearsing at 6:30 (and 10:30 on Sundays). Please arrive before-hand so that you are able to set-up, plug-in, tune, and do whatever else is necessary to be ready when the time comes. If the adult bible study is still in session when you arrive on Sunday, feel free to go ahead and enter the Sanctuary to set-up, but please be quiet and respectful of their fellowship, especially when they are in prayer.

P.P.P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWf7GEX65Sw

November 15, 2009

Revision - The choir will be singing an anthem in place of the Gathering Song.

Hey - A day early! See you guys on Thursday - E.T.

Ensemble: FULL
Alyssa (Keyboard, Voice)
Connie (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh Cole (Drums)
Lynea (Voice) - ?
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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Opening Songs:
- "Change It Up" (G)
- "We Will Know The Lord" (G)
Communion Songs:
- "Just As I Am, Without One Plea" (D) (Eric)
- "Humble Thyself" (Em)
- "Give Thanks" (D)
- "Take My Life (Holiness)" (D/G?) - I think D sounds alright...thoughts?
Closing Song - "Your Love, Oh Lord" (E)

P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObjd5wrgZ8 (I've been enjoying this video for a couple days. Something we might think of doing in the future.)