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!
Yours in HIM,
Scott Kamman
Music Director
Scott Kamman can be reached at 426-1130
or by email at scott.kamman@gmail.com
Musicians Needed for Contemporary Worship Teams
We are in need of some new musicians and singers! 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! Our first roundup rehearsal this season will be Saturday, September 12 at 10AM. We will learn some new music for the upcoming year.
Hymn: LSB 869 With the Lord Begin Your Task
1 With the Lord begin your task;
Jesus will direct it.
For His aid and counsel ask;
Jesus will perfect it.
Ev’ry morn with Jesus rise,
And when day is ended,
In His name then close your eyes;
Be to Him commended.
2 Let each day begin with prayer,
Praise, and adoration.
On the Lord cast ev’ry care;
He is your salvation.
Morning, evening, and at night
Jesus will be near you,
Save you from the tempter’s might,
With His presence cheer you.
3 With your Savior at your side,
Foes need not alarm you;
In His promises confide,
And no ill can harm you.
All your trust and hope repose
In the mighty Master,
Who in wisdom truly knows
How to stem disaster.
4 If your task be thus begun
With the Savior’s blessing,
Safely then your course will run,
Toward the promise pressing.
Good will follow ev’rywhere
While you here must wander;
You at last the joy will share
In the mansions yonder.
5 Thus, Lord Jesus, ev’ry task
Be to You commended;
May Your will be done, I ask,
Until life is ended.
Jesus, in Your name begun
Be the day’s endeavor;
Grant that it may well be done
To Your praise forever.
Text: Morgen- und Abend-segen, 1734, Waldenburg; tr. W. Gustave Polack, 1890–1950, alt.
Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110002236
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 “With the Lord Begin Your Task”. Though the author is unknown, this hymn first appeared in Morgen-und Abend-segen, Waldenburg, in 1734. It was translated into English by W. Gustave Polack, and is set to the tune FANG DEIN WERK. Whatever task you take up for self or family or Christ's kingdom, this hymn is a good reminder that Jesus is the blessed companion who is with you always as He has promised, "to the end of the age" (Matt. 28:20c). From Hymnary.org.
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” below.
This month’s Worship Note:
What does “Eucharist” mean?
It is one of the many terms we use for the Lord’s Supper. It comes from the Greek word meaning, “thanksgiving.” Even as Jesus gave thanks when he instituted the Lord’s Supper, so do we give thanks that in this holy meal our Lord gives us his body and blood for forgiveness and life.
Monthly rotation of hymnal liturgies for August 8:30 services:
First week: Divine Service Setting 1
Second week: Divine Service Setting 4
Third week: Divine Service Setting 1
Fourth week: Divine Service Setting 3
Fifth week: Matins (with communion)
