November 1, 2009

Hey - My apologies for getting this up so late; i've been wrestling with the music all day, truly. See below for all the regular info. You'll notice i've changed the designation from EAGLE to FULL in light of some absences this weekend. We welcome Amy Munson into the musical community...excellent. - E.T.

Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Amy (Voice) (Welcome, Amy!)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Lynea (Voice)
Michael (B. Guitar) (Welcome, Michael!)

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Gathering Song – "Our God Saves" (D) (A popular song, but new for us. Check this out to get a feel for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUMn9H7T-yA)
Opening Songs:
- "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" (E)
- "Sanctuary" (C)
- "Spirit of the Living God" (D)
Communion Songs:
- "Without You" (D) (Eric)
- "There Is None Like You" (G)
- "Jesus, Name Above All Names" (C)
- "O God, We Call To Thee" (Em) New Song! - Simple
Closing Song - "God Of Wonders" (G)

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COMING UP:
November 15th

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

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

P.S. - Love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkkHz8xq7lE (I think I shared this a few months ago, but it's worth watching again.)

October 25, 2009

Hey guys - See below for all the regular stuff. Please note there won't be a Gathering Song as the Choir will lead us in singing "Lift High The Cross". Looking forward to seeing you Thursday! - E.T.


Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Alyssa (Keyboard, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (B. Guitar)
Josh C. (Drums)
Kristen (A. Guitar, Voice)
Missy (Voice)
Wendie (Voice)


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Opening Songs:
- "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship" (D)
- "Heart Of Worship" (D)
- "Glorify Thy Name" (C)
Offering Song - "Mighty To Save" (G)
Closing Song - "You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)" (G)


P.S. - Always something new and wonderful from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOrpcCNXHl0

October 18, 2009

Hello everyone - Nothing out of the ordinary this week. See below, and see you Thursday - E.T.

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

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Gathering Song – "Your Love Is Amazing" (G)
Opening Songs:
- "You Are Worthy Of My Praise (I Will Worship) (G)
- "How Great Is Our God" (A)
Communion Songs:
- "Holy and Anointed One" (G) (Eric)
- "Breathe" (G)
- "We Fall Down" (G)
- "Father, I Adore You" (D)
Closing Song - "Jesus, You Make All Things New!" (C)


New calendars are available for October, November, and December. Pick them up at rehearsal or grab them out of my box in the mail room at church!

P.S. - Here's a fun clip from YouTube. Some say that Henson got the idea for this particular species when he drove through Coos Bay, Oregon, where I grew up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbXzpoH6m2c

October 11, 2009

I totally forgot that we have a Choral Anthem on Sunday. That will replace the Gathering Song. I'll remove the "Name" Medley from the Offering so we have an additional song to sing. Please see below for the revised song layout. Thanks - E.T.

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 25th which is presently designated as FULL. See you soon -E.T.

Ensemble: DOVE
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Kristen (A. Guitar)
Lynea (Voice)
Missy (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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Opening Songs:
- "Holy Is The Lord" (G)
- "Jesus, You Make All Things New" (C)
- "Here I Am To Worship" (D)
Offering Song - "All Creatures of Our God and King" (D)
Closing Song - "Days of Elijah" (Bb - Capo 3 - G Shape)

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COMING UP:

October 25th (Reformation Day)
Ensemble: FULL
Alex (E. Guitar, Voice)
Alyssa (Keyboard, Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (B. Guitar)
Josh C. (Drums)
Kristen (A. Guitar, Voice)
Missy (Voice)

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

P.S. - We'll be doing "I Will Rise" by Chris Tomlin in the future, you can take a peek at the arrangement we'll be doing (minus the chamber orchestra, of course) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf7t3P9ISrE

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

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

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.