e.worship.ok (2.0)
February, 2007
Worship and Music Ministry
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
B. Keith Haygood Jana VanderTook
Worship & Music Ministry Specialist Worship & Music Ministry Assistant
(405) 942-3800 ext. 4647 (405) 942-3800 ext. 4644
khaygood@bgco.org jvandertook@bgco.org
Welcome to e.worship.ok. This monthly e-newsletter contains updates and information regarding Worship Ministry in Oklahoma and across the SBC. It is our desire to equip you in your ministry at the local church and associational level. Please feel free to call or email us if we can be of service.
A Word from Keith Haygood
Let the message of the Messiah richly dwell among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God. - Colossians 3:16 CSB
God has given us a wonderful gift… the gift of music! Music can lift our spirits when we are down. Music can cause us to think about whose we really are and who God really is. Music can be used to lead us right into the very presence of God. Music is not merely preparation for worship, it is an act of worship whereby we as God’s people come before His throne and glorify Him with our voices. Yes, music is a gift from God that we should return to Him again and again. Our ministry is to worship God, to lead other believers to worship God, and to lovingly proclaim the gospel through music. Be committed and faithful to that cause!
February/March Worship & Music Happenings in a Nutshell:
February 1-2: Singing Churchmen Recording Retreat – FBC, Bethany
February 10: Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Officers Meeting – Baptist Building, OKC
February 15-16: Missional Ministry Conference – USPS NCED, Norman
February 17: State Keyboard Festival – Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee
February 18: Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Concert – FBC, Ardmore
February 20: Singing ChurchWomen East Concert – FBC, Durant
February 22: Singing ChurchWomen West Concert – Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva
March 1: Team Oklahoma Training (Consultants Training) – Southern Hills, OKC
March 1: Singing ChurchWomen West Concert – FBC, Frederick
March 6: Singing ChurchWomen East Concert – FBC, Perry
March 8: Singin’ & Praisin’ Meetin’ for Senior Adults – Southern Hills, OKC
March 9-10: Oklahoma Baptist Symphony Rehearsal Retreat – Graceway, OKC
March 13: Singing Churchmen Concert – Blackwell High School Auditorium, Blackwell
New From LifeWay Worship Music Group
LifeWay Worship Music Group is looking for churches in all areas of Oklahoma to host a new event called Worship Music Direct, beginning in January 2007. There are great benefits and discounts to both the host church and to those churches who attend these events. There is also the possibility of LifeWay Worship Music Group partnering with local worship leaders for future events on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in knowing more about this program or hosting an event, please email Stan Loyd at stan.loyd@lifeway.com. Thanks!
Recommended Reading for Worship Leaders
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Facing Your Giants – The God Who Made a Miracle out of David Stands Ready to Make One Out of You
By Max Lucado
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Once again, Christian living master Max Lucado impresses with a study of the life of David, failure and success, a Biblical figure whom God himself proclaimed "a man after his own heart" (Samuel 13:14).
As usual, Lucado chooses an important theme for Christians to follow. Too often in our lives, we focus on the overwhelming stresses in our lives, fear, failure, doubt, a shady past, whatever it may be. In the beginning of the book, Lucado vividly paints a portrait of tiny David and how he stood firm against a nine-foot giant, against all odds, in the midst of others' doubt, and dropped the behemoth with one stone hurled from a sling, the simplest of weapons. Lucado cleverly and effectively shows that David's focus was on God, not the towering threat that loomed over him. This is how we should live our own lives, with our focus on the Master, on the one who sits upon the throne and guarantees our success if we just trust in Him.
"Focus on giants -- you stumble. Focus on God -- your giants tumble."
Bi-vocational Ministers of Music
Are you a bi-vocational minister of music?
Do you need:
| · | good music for your choir, praise team, children’s choir and congregation, but don’t have the time or the budget? | |
| · | articles that you can read to or print for your choir? | |
| · | orders of worship that will work with your congregation? | |
| · | resources for planning corporate worship? | |
| · | ideas for special events and times of the year? | |
Go to www.bgco.org , click on “Resources” then “Worship & Music.” Check out our growing list of orders of worship, articles/devotions, worship planning helps, music and more… and the best part? IT’S ALL FREE!!! Click on the following link for a sample recording of music that is available: http://ds.bgco.org/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-264
It’s HERE! Check out the new Easter Musical, The Word Made Flesh, designed especially for Smaller In Attendance churches and churches with volunteer/bi-vocational ministers of music. This musical was written by Keith Haygood, Jason Henson, Jamie Killion, Kris Schinske, Matt Schinske and Joel Trent. Go to www.bgco.org , then “Resources”, then “Worship & Music”, then “Easter 2007” to download the complete package, including print music, listening recording (mp3), and accompaniment tracks.
Worship and Music Ministry Consultants are at your service:
Whether you are scheduling a local, associational or area event for training in church music, we have consultants in virtually every area of church music ministry. These men and women are true experts in their particular area of music ministry. Offering leadership in pre-school and children, youth, adult, senior adult, instrumental, keyboard, audio/visual, drama and more, this ministry is available to you. For information or to schedule a conference, please contact the Worship and Music Ministry office.
Resources:
Go to www.bgco.org , click on “Resources” then “Worship and Music” and see the growing number of free resources to assist you in your local church’s worship ministry. Check out the new music, orders of worship, devotions for worship leaders, past issues of “e.worship.ok” PLUS all Worship Leader Resources for PowerUP!
Artists’ Corner
Forgiven The Southern Gospel Quartet......Forgiven Inc. (aka "Forgiven") has been presenting the good news of Jesus Christ in song for over 25 years. They have presented over 100 concerts each year for the last four years across nine mid-western states. Winners of the Branson Gospel Music "Showdown 2002" Contest, they are one of the most highly respected and highly sought after southern gospel quartets in the Midwest. For more information about the group or to book a concert please contact: Mark Green
(918) 850-6446 (cell) or (918) 661-0951 (office)
e:mail: mark.green@forgiven-quartet.com
www.forgiven-quartet.com
Timothy Catlett, an accomplished pianist, composer and arranger of music has published music arrangements in Nashville and performed for several dignitaries and other leaders. Tim earned a BME Degree from Oral Roberts University, a Masters in Piano Performance from Oklahoma City University, and a Masters in Choral Conducting from OU. He taught History of Jazz Music at The University of Oklahoma, performed with the First Intercollegiate Honor Band, the OU Wind Symphony, and OU Orchestra.
Timothy has played for Gospel music promoter, Bill Gaither, Opera legend, Marilyn Horne, and Buddy Green, composer of the best-selling song, "Mary Did You Know". Tim has committed his musical talents to serving God and inspiring others. He would appreciate the privilege to come and share God's love through the gift of music. Please contact Cindy (Forester) at 405-501-3287 to schedule this opportunity
Three Nail Turnaround is a Christian band made up of military personnel stationed at Fort Sill. Jeremie Wilson is the lead vocalist and can be contacted at the following:
SSG Wilson, Jeremie G.
Career Counselor
17th FA BDE
Office: 442-6119
Cell: 580-512-0956
R & K Players available for music entertainment!
| · | Specialty in jazz arrangements of “Golden Oldies” such as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Sentimental Journey, and As Time Goes By, and/or “Gospel Favorites” such as Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Just a Closer Walk, and Old Time Religion. | |
| · | Many combinations of instruments including piano, string bass, saxophones, flute, and percussion. (Vocals are available to some of our arrangements if desired) | |
| · | Packages available from background music to full performances starting at $100. Prices are based on time, number of instruments and musicians required, plus mileage. | |
| · | Great for Sr. Adult functions, Community and Civic Club dinners, church functions, parties, retirement centers - we’ll accompany and/or play host just about anywhere music lovers are found! | |
Contact Kelly Anderson at 405-570-7224 or email revkellyanderson@yahoo.com for more information.
Brad and Mary Kay Henderson have been blessed with a ministry of encouraging the local church, large or small through worship, concerts and Working on Worship retreats. Contact Brad Henderson brad@hendersongs.com
Juniper is a praise and worship band dedicated to serving Christ with their lives and lifting up his name through music. www.juniperworship.com
Matt Schinske is a free lance writer, arranger, performer and recording artist. Throughout his music career, he has performed numerous solo piano concerts in a variety of music venues. Matt loves to perform at churches, dinners, weddings and receptions. www.mkprostudio.com
www.bgco.org – Online resources available for your church
www.greatworshipsongs.com – Downloadable arrangements of worship songs for a nominal fee.
www.parkerpublicationsonline.com – Fine Arts resources for your church
www.g3worship.com – Worship resources for your church
www.sermonspice.com – Downloadable videos for worship at a nominal fee
www.praisecharts.com – Downloadable music and charts for worship ministry
www.christianitytoday.com – Your site for training church leaders
www.youthcue.com – Information on building and maintaining a strong youth choir ministry
www.crosswalk.com – Online Bible study helps
www.heartstogod.com – Praise and Worship network with hundreds of helps for worship leaders
www.hymncharts.com – Blend hymns and praise songs seamlessly by downloading sheet music
www.worshipflow.com – Learn how to make your worship flow smoothly
www.worshipmusic-central.com – Online orders of worship and helps for the bi-vocational music ministry
www.worshiptogether.com – “Worship resources for your generation”
www.sbbma.org – Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association
www.forgiven-quartet.com – Southern gospel quartet available for your worship services, revivals, banquets and special events
