Notes from the Music Director
Dear friends in Christ,
One of my favorite pastimes is listening to music. Whether I am in the car, at work, or at home, I have music going a large percentage of the time. After a day of listening, I always invariably get one song “stuck” in my head for the rest of the evening. It can even be a little annoying, especially when I’m trying to get to sleep, and all I can think about is “Y-M-C-A!”
I often hear of a similar situation when someone tells me that they have had a song stuck in their head -
- one that we have recently used in worship. Maybe you’ve had this happen to you. I think God sometimes uses our musical memory to help us along on our journey. Hearing the words of a meaningful song in your head can be a gentle reminder of God’s presence in your life. It can also serve as a prayer during a difficult time. When I was having a particularly bad day recently, my mind kept singing, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice!” Sometimes annoying, yes, but true!
It is my hope that the songs we sing in worship DO stick in your head from time to time. Let me know if they do. They can be wonderful remembrances of God’s love in your life. (I just hope that they don’t keep you awake at night!)
See you in worship!
Scott Kamman
“God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes and in my looking; God be in my mouth and in my speaking; God be in my heart and in my thinking.” Book of Hours, 1514.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.Psalm 19:14
Our Savior Music “Notes”
Fifth Sunday reminder! Don’t forget that Sunday, September 29 is a fifth Sunday. We will be having a combined service at 10AM on that date.
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Chapel worship: Everyone is invited to worship with the school children each week as they gather for chapel on Wednesdays at 8:45 AM in the sanctuary. It is an excellent opportunity for midweek worship. Come and join us!
Sep. 4 Pastor Richeson
Sep. 11 Mr. Paul Nickel
Sep. 18 Principal Davidson
Sep. 25 Pastor Cook
September quiz: Which hymn tells us: “For my Shepherd gently guides me, knows my need and well provides me”?
Answer: I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb
Hymn of the month: During the school year, the children in our school learn a special hymn or song of the month as part of their worship and religion class experience. For September, the students are learning “Fight the Good Fight.” The writer of the text, John Samuel Bewley Monsell (b. St. Colomb's, Londonderry, Ireland, 1811; d. Guilford, Surrey, England, 1875) was educated at Trinity College in Dublin and served as a chaplain and rector of several churches in Ireland after his ordination in 1835. Transferred to England in 1853, he became rector of Egham in Surrey and was rector of St. Nicholas Church in Guilford from 1870 until his death (caused by a construction accident at his church). A prolific poet, Monsell published his verse in eleven volumes. His three hundred hymns, many celebrating the seasons of the church year, were issued in collections such as Hymns and Miscellaneous Poems (1837), Spiritual Songs (1857), Hymns of Love and Praise (1863), and The Parish Hymnal (1873).. From Hymnary.org.
Hymn: 664 Fight the Good Fight
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Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your strength, and Christ your right. Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Your joy and crown eternally.
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2. Run the straight race through God’s good grace; Lift up your eyes, and seek His face.
Life with its way before us lies;
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
3. Cast care aside, lean on your guide; His boundless mercy will provide. Trust, and enduring faith shall prove Christ is your life and Christ your love.
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4. Faint not nor fear, His arms are near; He changes not who holds you dear; Only believe, and you will see That Christ is all eternally.
Text: John S. B. Monsell, 1811–75, alt.
Text: Public domain
Musicians Needed for Contemporary Worship Teams
In case you haven’t noticed, we are not running on a full Praise Band. We are in need of some new blood! Talk to Scott Kamman if you’d be interested in helping out. If you would like to sing or play on a regular basis, talk to Scott (426-1130 or scott.kamman@gmail.com ). Time commitment depends solely on you, as little or as much as you desire. We need you!
Worship Notes!
In an effort to try to help us all learn about our worship life and liturgy, we offer this little “tidbit” of information each month. It can serve as a review for you, an answer to that question, “Why do we do that?”, or as a teaching tool for our children or grandchildren. Please share this with your family. Discuss it prior to worship. If there is something you would like to have answered, let me know. I’ll do my best to find out! Check out this month’s edition of “Worship Notes” above.
