Tuesday, September 29, 2009

October 4, 2009

Hey - See below for all the regular info. See (even further) below for the line-up for October 18th. I'll be out of town this weekend; i've been invited to lead worship at Let Justice Roll, a justice/social issue retreat held at Holden Village. Please pray for me; i'll be praying for all of you. I'll leave all of the music and copies of the master bulletin in my box. Please note that you'll be playing the first verse of "In Christ Alone" for the Song of Praise; easy stuff. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail. See you next week. - E.T.

Ensemble: EAGLE
Alex (E. Guitar, A. Guitar, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh B. (Drums)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)

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Gathering Song – "Lord Of All" (Gm - Capo 3/Em Shape)
Opening Songs:
- "He Reigns" (G)
- "Give Us Clean Hands" (G)
Communion Songs:
- "Once Again" (E - Capo 2/D Shape) (Alex)
- "All In All" (D)
- "Let Us Break Bread Together" (D)
Closing Song - "Blessed Be Your Name" (E)

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COMING UP:

October 18th
Ensemble: FULL
Alyssa (Keyboard, Voice)
Connie (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, E. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (B. Guitar)
Josh Cole (Drums) (Welcome, Josh!)
Missy (Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

If you're unable to play/sing on that date (and the Thursday before) please let me know.

P.S. - Something special from the digital universe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueWVV_GnRIA

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Hey everyone - Hope you're all doing quite well. See below for this week's roster and line-up. Below that are a few items of business, please give them your attention. Thanks.

Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh (Drums)
Kristen (A. Guitar, Voice)
Lynea(Voice)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)


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Gathering Song – "Your Love Is So Amazing" (E)
Opening Songs:
- "Rock Of Ages" (G)
- "Let It Rise" (D)
- "Go With God" (D)
- "He Is Lord" (D)
Offering Song - TBD
Closing Song - "We Will Dance" (D)

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In last week's post I mentioned the formation of a "Worship Music Advisory Team" (complicated name, simple task). That team has been formed and will meet on Thursday, November 26th. The team will meet on the Thursday before a fifth Sunday. There will be no regular worship team rehearsal in light of the 5th Sunday being led by the Youth Worship Team. As there are so many who are interested in serving on this team, the members may rotate as there are only so many meetings a year. The members for this go-around are myself, Tom, Missy, Wendie, and a congregational member yet to be determined. Here's how you can support this team:

- Pray for us as we begin to prepare for our meeting in November.
- Make suggestions to any member regarding songs you think we should add (or subtract) from our repetoire.
- Provide actual music (recordings or lead sheets/music) for the team to review when they meet.

The function of this team is to review the active repetoire of the Worship Team and add or subtract music as is appropriate. In addition, we will learn new music (or re-learn old tunes) together and thereby further diversify our "arsenal" of worship songs for Sunday. If you have any questions about this team, please contact me.

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This Friday is the early bird deadline for the CMS conference at Overlake in November. You can find out more information here: http://www.christianmusiciansummit.com/templates/cuscms/details.asp?id=32393&PID=428374

This will be a tremendous opportunity for growth and one you will not want to miss. If you'd like to go please notify me ASAP. Payement for early bird registration will be due no later than rehearsal on Thursday. If 5 or more of us sign up before Friday it will cost $114.00 per person. Click on the "REGISTER" link on the website to see the price chart. I hope many/most of you will be able to make it. I am personally thrilled to see my main man, Doyle Dykes!

See you Thursday! - E.T.

P.S. - This is rather unique, and awesome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0LtUX_6IXY

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

September 20, 2009

My apologies - I forgot that the Adult Choir will be singing this Sunday. Their anthem will take the place of the Gathering Song. I've made the appropriate change below. Thanks for being flexible.

Hey everyone - See below for all the regular stuff, and please read all the way at the bottom for an important development in our ministry together.



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

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Opening Songs:
- "Everlasting God" (A)
- "Go With God" (D)
Communion Songs:
- "Let My Words Be Few" (G) (Eric)
- "The Wonderful Cross" (D)
- "Above All" (A)
- "This Is The Gift of God" (E)
Closing Song - "Lord, Reign In Me" (C)

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In an effort to diversify our musical repertoire I am proposing that we form a "Worship Music Advisory Team". This Team, formed out of members of the worship team and congregation, will work with me (I like that part) in selecting music for future use in our worship at Peace. Beyond simply choosing the music, they'll also learn it together and help in teaching it to other members of the Worship Team. This will also help to bring back some of the older songs that I am not familiar with but have been used in the past. I foresee the team meeting once every three to four months to go over new music (heard on the radio, new albums, etc.) and make recommendations in what music we can add and/or remove from our active repertoire. If you'd like to serve on this team, please let me know. - E.T.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Hey everyone - Hope you're all doing quite well. See below for this week's roster and line-up. Be sure to look at the bottom for the roster for the 27th which is presently designated as FULL.

As youth group has been moved to Sunday evenings and the youth worship team will be leading worship as a part of the youth program i've taken them off of the "ordinary" rotation. They'll go back to leading worship (on Sunday morning) on Youth Sundays (fifth Sundays). I'll have revised versions of the September and October Worship Team calendars this Thursday at rehearsal. You can also get them out of my mailbox at church anytime. See you soon -E.T.

Ensemble: DOVE
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh (Djembe)
Kathy (Voice)
Lynea (Voice)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)

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I won't have the set list figured out until tomorrow; Pastor Paul and I are working on it as we try to pull together an all-kid-friendly worship service that will feature Sunday School songs. Nothing you guys won't be able to handle. This coming Sunday is Rally Day and we'll have both worship services outside so long as the weather will allow. It looks good so far.

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COMING UP:

September 27th
Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Kristen (A. Guitar, Voice)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

If you're unable to play/sing on that date (and the Thursday before) please let me know.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Hey - See below for all the regular info. See (even further) below for the line-up for the 20th. Hope you're all well - E.T.

Ensemble: EAGLE
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh (Drums)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)

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Gathering Song – "Still Haven't Found/Open The Eyes Of My Heart" (E)
Opening Songs:
- "Amazing Grace (Peaceful Easy Feelin')" (D)
- "Go With God" (?) New Theme Song
Communion Songs:
- "As The Deer" (C) (Eric)
- "Nothing (But The Blood)" (D)
- "Beautiful Savior" (D)
Closing Song - "Step By Step" (G)

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COMING UP:

September 20th
Ensemble: FULL
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh (Drums)
Kathy (Voice)
Margaret (Keyboard)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

If you're unable to play/sing on that date (and the Thursday before) please let me know.

As we get into September and I look into the coming months it'd be helpful to know if there are weekends any of you will be out of town and unable to play. I want to make sure you all have a chance to get "on the stage" at least once a month; it's quite difficult with so many of you with a heart to offer your worship to God in this special way. Knowing your schedules ahead of time will help me greatly. Thanks.