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.)

November 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 22nd which is presently designated as FULL. See you soon -E.T.

Ensemble: DOVE
Alyssa (Keyboard, Voice)
Amy (Voice)
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Josh B. (Drums)
Lynea (Voice)
Tom (B. Guitar, Voice)
Wendie (Voice)

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Gathering Song: "My Redeemer Lives" (E)
Opening Songs:
- "Youyr Grace Is Enough" (G)
- "Change It Up" (G)
- "TBD" (?) New Theme Song!
Offering Song - "I Lift My Eyes Up" (C)
Closing Song - "In Christ Alone" (D)

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COMING UP:

November 22nd
Ensemble: FULL
Eric (A. Guitar, Piano, Voice)
Jerry (E. Guitar)
Josh C. (Drums)
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.

P.S. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueuA-9pqRok

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