Wow!

This is from John Piper's blog - Desiring God.From John Piper:When I read this quote from Michael Raiter’s article, "The Slow Death of Congregational Singing," I thought about a decision we made at Bethlehem 13 years ago. The article said:I was at a convention recently, seated near the rear of the auditorium. The music team at the front were ‘leading’ (and I use that word advisedly) and we were singing. Well, we were meant to be singing.... I turned to a friend next to me and commented, “No-one's singing”. He looked at me as if I'd just observed that no-one…
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Tehillah

I think it's pronounced "Tay-hill-law"It's one of the 7 Hebrew words for praise - it means to create a spontaneous new song.We introduced a new tune to the church two weeks ago called "Because of Your Love" by Paul Baloche. It starts off with a rather energetic vocal part, which is exciting in structure and harmony - the syllable sung is "Yeah" or "Hey." I think it's cool.I was trying to paint a new picture for the choir to think about as they sing "yeah" for the opening of this song - and I've got a good friend that REALLY…
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Top 10 List

A friend recently asked me to give my "Top Ten List" of favorite worship albums. It's tough to identify an entire album to listen to, as often there are a couple gems on each that are worth trying in worship, or listening to in the car, but I've come up with a top 10 that i really enjoy. Certainly not an exhaustive list, and not listed in order of preference, although I would probably keep Tim Hughes - Holding Nothing Back at #1 for a while . . . 1. Tim Hughes - Holding Nothing Back2. Tommy Walker - Never…
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Jude . . .

Coming soon to a closing song near you . . . He keeps you from stumbling,presents you faultless,before His presence,with exceeding great joyto the Wise God, our SaviorBe all dominion, and glory,majesty, and powerforevermore, forevermore, Amen.
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Our Church Technology *Updated*

Updated 9/15/15Everything geared for the volunteer. FOH console - Yamaha CL5, with Waves Soundgrid Extreme server, and two stage boxes.Outboard gear:Behringer Composer Pro XL (for program compression into CD burner)HBB Burnit CD RecorderTascam CD playerRaxxess Ipod DockMarantz Hard Disc Recorder - PMD560Clearcom MS232Behringer Ultragraph Pro Graphic EQ (for choir mic tuning)Tascam TA-1VP vocal processor.Checkmate CM-150 db MeterVideo support:Toshiba DVD playerKramer VP-419xlExtron IN3254 RGBHV/DA(2) Blonder tongue RF Modulators - AM seriesKramer VP-31 switcherKramer VP-41AV switcherListen Assisted Listening systemFOH Line - 4 EAW Line arrays, loaded with KF730 and 730SB (subwoofers)6 more SB600 subs.Front fill and delay ring speakers.Projection System - Custom-built…
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