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From the Music Director
If
you have attended church regularly this summer, you have been treated to a
variety of wonderful music by some of the many gifted musicians in our midst.
My thanks to each person who has contributed to the service or special
music; you have been a blessing to us all.
As
fall approaches the many musical groups of SSUMC will resume their ministry.
If you have ever considered joining a singing group, or trying handbells,
or if you play an instrument and would like to be part of the music of School
Street Church, please know that there is a place for you.
Feel free to speak to any member of a music group for more information.
The adult choir will begin on September 14th. It’s always great to see familiar faces there, but we LOVE to see new faces as well! If you love to sing and have ever considered joining the choir, we rehearse from 9:00-10:00 Sunday mornings. Not sure whether you can commit to every Sunday? We invite you to try us for a few weeks; come when you can, or plan to sing for shorter blocks of time. Singing is its own reward; a wonderful way to glorify God, great for stress relief, and good exercise besides! You can call me at 892-4377, or my email is klcaebaker@aol.com.
Kathy Baker
Singing is a wonderful way to worship and sing our praises to God. Children are naturally drawn to music and its rhythm. They learn words quickly and are not afraid to lift their voices on high! If your child would like to be involved in the children's choir, we meet Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:15. Please join us downstairs in "the big room" so that you too can "make a joyful noise unto the Lord." If you have any questions, please see Lori McCarty.
We
are looking for new bell ringers. If you are 8 years and up, we would love to
have you.
We
rehearse on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for 1 hour. The first rehearsal will be
October 1st, and for new ringers only. Please see me after church or call me at
839-3185. I need to know how many ringers I will have so I can get the music
marked before the first rehearsal. The only requirement is that you want to play
bells. You do not have to know how to read music. Please give it some serious
thought. We always need ringers. I will have a rehearsal and performance
schedule ready for the first rehearsal. If you have any questions, please call
me.
Lets
ring to the Glory of God!
Jean
Dolloff
The
concerts in the Agape Concert Series are scheduled through January 2004:
September
20, 2003
- Paid In Full - A teenage group that plays a collection of styles from
Contemporary Christian to Christian alternative rock.
October
18, 2003
- African Gospel Rhythms - They play typical African music to present the Gospel
of Christ
November
15, 2003 -
Ken Fernald - A popular among Gospel music lovers. Ken lends his voice to
worshipping and praising God
December
13, 2003
- Pam Carpenter - A singer of Christian music who has performed locally as well
as nationally. She performed this past May at a program when the Amistad was in
Portland
January
17, 2004
- Nealley's Corner - This is a relatively new group to the Portland area. They
play a mixture of Contemporary Christian music to the glory of God and Jesus
Christ.
Work will beginning soon for Spirit Jam '04. It will be held sometime in the Spring of 2004. More to come as information is made available. If you know of groups who might be interested in performing for this or any of the monthly concerts, please let Paul Doucette know. Also, please check the website at: www.agapeconcerts.com.