Mark Hemingway's Musings
Every Sunday, as worship leaders and musicians,
we strive to find music that will enhance the Word
which is being preached. That music can vary
widely from soft, and soothing, or challenging, to
declamatory, and exuberant. Whatever the mood
of the worship, as musicians, we are there serving
the Lord, spreading His message. While our polite
society has been trained to applaud every performance,
please know that it is not necessary nor
always appropriate in the worship setting. As
worship musicians, we do not consider ourselves
performers, nor do we seek the applause from the
congregation. A simple word of thanks following
worship would be much more meaningful.
If you feel so moved by an especially exciting and
joyous musical selection to Praise God for his wondrous
works, then by all means, "clap on brother,"
but please know that that worship is to God and
not to the lowly servants in the choir.
Music Ensembles
We gather around the love of Christ for music, ministry, fellowship, support, encouragement and care. New members are always welcome and we never take attendance.
Youth Choir & Joyful Noise Update
Kathy Ireland (Hoffman-Smith) and Jill Baller will be directors. I hope you will be able to make
this work with your schedules. We are looking forward to another exciting year of music making.
There are always openings for special music of varying levels. Please check
out the sign-up sheet on my office door, and pick a date or contact me via e-mail!
Mark Hemingway, Worship and Music
