All In One Accord

I had the great opportunity this past week to attend the ACDA (American Choral Director's Association) National Conference in Oklahoma City. While there I was privileged to hear several world-class choirs, and learn from several world renowned conductors.

As I tried to take everything in, a curious thought entered my mind. A good choir serves as a picture of how the church is to behave. There are several groups who have different gifts. Each group uses their gift in a way that compliments the others. They all pay attention to the director, to make sure they are in step with each other. They listen to each other, making sure that they don’t drown out the sound of the others. And even when their notes and words are different, they communicate a consistent message.

Here at Faith we are a good choir! But even the best choirs have to be vigilant in maintaining their balance. Missions listens to Evangelism. Evangelism listens to UMW. UMW listens to Student Ministries, and together through our different notes, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, we make beautiful, complex harmonies for the world to experience. This week in worship at 9:40 and 11:00, watch the choir. Meditate on not only the words they sing, but also on how they act together to convey a message, and lead in worship.

Speaking of Choir…

Each week a group of volunteers joins together to help lead in worship. They have different backgrounds, and different levels of experience in music. Some have been in bands and choirs all their lives. Some read music at sight, and some only listen and follow those who read. What they share is a love for music and a desire to enhance worship. I have been blessed by the commitment shown by this group and am honored to be a part of what they do. You too can be a part of this group! They rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00pm in the Choir Room (behind the chapel). You don’t have to be able to read music, you don’t have to be a soloist. All that is required is a love for music and the desire to improve our congregational worship and yourself through choral singing. We hope to see you on Wednesday at 6:30pm.

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