Coming Back Together

Merry Christmas.

Thank you for your excellent singing over the holiday season. We resume rehearsals this Sunday, January 3 at 9:00. This is a rehearsal-only week; it allows us to prepare for the weeks ahead without the pressure of singing this Sunday morning.

What we sing on the 10th will be decided at rehearsal. It will be one of the following:

• "The Lord is My Light" by Hank Beebe
• "Set Me as a Seal" by Rene Clausen (video/audio recording below Rehearsal Resources section)
  
• "Shall We Gather at the River" by John Carter

Hoping to have all of you back together this Sunday.

Christmas Eve Contingency Plan for Musicians

Good evening:

Since threatening weather is possible on Christmas Eve, here is our plan for the musicians involved in worship:

Before leaving home for rehearsal tomorrow afternoon, consult WDAY television or radio. That is our first contact to announce the church closing.

They also have a list on their website: http://www.wday.com/event/severeweather/

We hope to see you on Christmas Eve.

Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Preparing for a Musical Christmas

After a tremendously successful Carols by Candlelight, we are moving on to Christmas Eve.

If you will be able to sing on Christmas Eve at 5:00, join us for rehearsal on Wednesday, December 23 at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. We will be finished by or before 7:30. The music for that evening will be "Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child" and "Love Came Down at Christmas." See the Rehearsal Resources section below for recordings.

On Christmas Eve, we will meet at 4:20. That evening we will not wear choir robes; dress festively for the holiday.

Merry Christmas and thank you for your committed singing.

An Exciting, Musical Weekend

December 20 is going to be a wonderful day.

We begin the day with a 9:00 rehearsal of the adults and youth/children's choirs, where we will work on "Climb to the Top" and "Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child." The adults will continue to prepare for the 7:00 Carols by Candlelight concert and Christmas Eve 5:00.

Sunday evening's call time is 6:15, ready to sing in the sanctuary with orchestra.Concert dress is festive holiday attire. (It can be colorful!) Ties for men, please.

This concert is going to be delightful. Many people are contributing time and talent to make it significantly meaningful. Hope to see you there.

Special Holiday Music Rehearsal, Wednesday, December 9

Join us this Wednesday evening, December 9, 7:30-8:45 for a special holiday music rehearsal in the choir room.

This is an excellent time to re-connect with our ensemble if you haven't been with us recently. We will be preparing music for the Carols by Candlelight concert on Sunday, December 20 at 7:00 pm and for the 5:00 Christmas Eve service.

See the Rehearsal Resources section below for recordings of most of the music that we will be singing during the holiday season.