Music Programs
Notes on the Notes – September 14, 2014
This week: Welcome Back Sunday/Blessing of the Backpacks* This week’s scripture reading: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18: 21-35 Season: Creation time in the season of Pentecost** This week’s music: “Come In, Come In and Sit Down” (Voices United #395) – This family song became known to United Church congregations in the arrangement made by Darryl Nixon for […]
Continue ReadingTonight! Worship Choir first practice
Just a reminder that the Worship Choir will be having their first rehearsal of the fall tonight (Sept. 11) from 7:45-9:15 p.m. in the choir loft. All singers are welcome!
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – May 11, 2014
This week’s scripture reading: John 10:1-10 This week’s music: “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (VU #291) The text, from Cecil Frances Alexander’s Hymns for Little Children (1846), is based on the phrase “Maker of heaven and earth” in the Apostles’ Creed. The new words for verse four are particularly apt in the Canadian context. The […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – May 4, 2014
This week’s theme: Where is God in the World? This week’s scriptures: Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Luke 24:13-35 This week’s music: “As We Walked Home at Close of Day” (VU #184) “As we walked home at close of day, a stranger joined us on our way. He heard us speak of one who’d gone, and when we […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – April 27, 2014
This week’s music: “This is the Day” (MV #122) “This is the day that God has made; we will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu, we will rejoice and be glad!” This praise chorus by Bruce Harding (2003) is based on Psalm 118:24. The word “Alleluia,” “Hallelujah” or any of it’s variations comes to us from […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Easter Sunday – April 20, 2014
Easter Sunday 2014 This week’s scripture: Adapted from John 20:1-11a, John 20:14-16, Luke 24:5-6 This week’s music: “He is Risen” – Our service will open with the Easter Musical Drama – “He is Risen” by LLoyd Larson (2001). The work is inspired by the Gospel of John, chapter 20. Including original music, narration, instrumental elements […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Good Friday – April 18, 2014
Good Friday Scripture Readings: John 18: 1-12, 19-23, 28-38, 19: 5-27, 31-34 Good Friday Music: “My Song is Love Unknown” (VU #143) “My song is love unknown, my Saviour’s love to me, love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be. O who am I that for my sake my Lord should take frail […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – April 13, 2014
Lent 6 – Palm Sunday – Jerusalem Cross This week’s theme: This week’s readings: Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11 This week’s music: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” (VU #357) “Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear, things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – April 6, 2014
Lent 5 – The Cross – Symbol of God’s Defiant Love Communion – Russian/Ukrainian Orthodox Cross This week’s reading: Romans 8: 6-11 This week’s music: “Glory in the Cross” “Let us stand together at the cross of Christ where we see God’s boundless love. We are saints and sinners who are joined by faith here […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 30, 2014
Lent 4 – The Coptic Orthodox Cross Theme – “Christi-anachy” This week’s scripture reading: John 9:1-41 This week’s music: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (VU #149) “When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 23, 2014
Lent 3 – The Greek Orthodox Cross This week’s scripture readings: Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11 This week’s music: “Glory in the Cross” “Let us make our journey to the cross of Christ, who surrendered glory and grace to become a servant of the great and small, that all people may know God’s face. Though his […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 16, 2014
Lent 2 – The Celtic Cross Legalism vs Promise This week’s scripture readings: Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 This week’s music: “There is a Green Hill Far Away” (VU #152) “There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified, who died to save us all. We may […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 9, 2014
Lent 1 – The Crucifix This week we begin a 6 week Lenten journey where we will examine the meaning of the cross. Many of the ideas are based on Derek Flood’s book, “Healing the Gospel – A Radical Vision for Grace, Justice, and the Cross.” This week’s scripture reading: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7/Romans 5:12-19 This week’s […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 2, 2014
This week’s theme: Transfiguration – How do I know When I’m Having a Holy Moment? Worship leaders – Sharon and the Praise Team This week’s readings: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 This week’s music: “Holy Moment” As we come today, we remind ourselves of what we do; that these songs are not just songs, but signs of […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a great time to join the choir!
The Worship Choir is just starting music for the seasons of Lent and Easter! Practices are on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting on February 27. Childcare or rides to practice can be arranged by talking to Laura after church on Sunday or by calling the church office. Time commitment: Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 until […]
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