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One of our key initiatives at OCC right now is to hire a full-time worship minister. You can read our current ad by clicking Worship Minister to the right under Pages. At the conclusion of Bob Russell’s book, he emphasizes the importance of the weekly worship service and finding a worship leader. Below are a [...]
Posted in Books, Church, Music | 2 Comments » | Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
In chapter 2, Russell makes a case for balancing musical styles in Sunday worship services. Under the section Why Sing Old Hymns? he writes:
The hymns are familiar to many of our guests. Many church leaders are so wrapped up in reaching the culture with modern music that they never stop to think about what might [...]
Posted in Books, Church, Music | No Comments » | Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Beth and I attended the NACC Minister & Spouse Retreat this week in Ridgecrest, NC. It was held at the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center. What a place! One of the highlights of the retreat was Mark Lowry. He was hilarious! We got to meet him after the concert (see picture above).
My favorite part of the [...]
Posted in Family, Fun & Games, Music | 1 Comment » | Saturday, August 15th, 2009
I quoted lyrics from a song entitled “Reason Enough” on Sunday. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound sing the song. It’s becoming one of my favorites. Below is a video clip of EHSS singing this song during a concert. There’s another song at the beginning. “Reason Enough” begins at 1:43. Enjoy!
Posted in Music, Videos | No Comments » | Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Emily Swartzentruber and her band Shine Bright Baby will be playing at ALIVE ‘09. They’ll be playing on Wednesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. on The Beach Stage. Hope you’ll come and support them!
Posted in Church, Music | No Comments » | Thursday, June 4th, 2009