Have you ever been on stage singing a song when a sound comes out of your mouth that startles you? You’re not sure whether it was a hiccup, your voice just cracked or you may have just burped a little! You continue singing, thinking “maybe no one else heard it but me?” Or as you are singing, you get a terrible tickle in your throat that demands your attention. All you can do is stop…
If you’ve been in the music ministry for a while then you are likely now experiencing a mix of generations among the musicians you’re working with. The new musicians coming up in your church are probably much younger than you are. If you’re just stepping into the music ministry then you may be stepping into a ministry with musicians who are much older than you. Working together can lead to a clash of generations. For both the younger inexperienced musicians and the older experienced ones this can be a huge challenge…
Have you ever been so nervous that your head shook? Everyone has had times when you’re so nervous your palms get sweaty and your hands shake; or for some your knees actually knocked. Yes, I’ve been in those situations…
Have you ever been on a mountain road and come up on a road sign that reads “Caution – dangerous curve” or “Caution – narrow pass?” You know that to proceed, you must be careful, be fully alert and drive slowly. Well, I want to talk to you about a topic and as we go “down this road”…
Wow, it’s been a busy month of special music hasn’t it? Each Sunday this month there’s been special Christmas music and there’s been special Christmas programs and services. I love so many things about the Christmas season! I love the music, the lights and decorations, the special gatherings with family and friends and giving gifts. I love sharing the love of Jesus through every part of the celebration. Our special musical programs are all about celebrating our Savior and sharing His love with the world. We are so tuned in to that during the Christmas season…
I am one of those people who does not plan too far ahead. And when I do plan ahead, those plans are loose and flexible. Yes, I admit it! I can be a bit “last minute.” So for me to suggest that we do a little planning ahead for Easter seems a bit out of character. But Easter Sunday is April 1 this year. And believe it or not, many singers are already choosing what they will sing. And many music ministers are putting together the music plan for their Easter Sunday services. So let’s do the same thing…
If you have been already been scheduled to sing for Easter… then you need to choose a song! If you haven’t been asked to sing yet but want to be prepared when you are asked… then you need to find a song! There are so many Easter songs available to choose from. Some are classics and some are brand new. As you begin to check out songs, I would like to bring to your attention some unlikely Easter songs…
We have talked before about singing a song that proclaims your personal testimony or testifies to a truth God is teaching you. There’s no better way to minister through music and sing with power and conviction than to sing a song that’s personal to you…
I would like to suggest some songs for you to consider and show you how to put them together for a full Easter service. The best way to choose songs for a full program is to use songs with a variety of styles that include solos, trios, and large group songs. So let’s look at songs from each genre…
Are any of you musicians out there parents of small children? Are any of you grandparents of small children? Are you involved in the music ministry at a church that is filled with families that have small children? If you answered yes to any of those questions then take a look at this Scripture…