10 Jan 2013
By jasondsears

Thursday Thoughts 1.10.13

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1.  I was running a few weeks ago, and someone asked me if I'd be running in the "fun run."  I started laughing.  There's nothing fun about running.2.  Seriously, who puts the words "fun" and "run" together?3.  When is the Bama game?4.  I'm glad to see Bruster's stayed open this winter - i'm still going to Dairy Queen.5.  I've turned into one of those guys that thinks "what do we watch on saturdays until August?"
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09 Jan 2013
By jasondsears

2013 Worship Ministry Schedule

announcements, schedule
If you're looking for the big dates:Choir will be singing on: (by the way - NOW is a great time to get involved in choir). Regular rehearsals have resumed on Wednesday nights from 6-7 downstairs in the choir room. Drinks, snacks, and childcare are provided.January 20February 17March 10 (REALLY Not Really Palm Sunday Worship Service) - moved from Palm Sunday due to spring break scheduleApril 28May 19July 28 (Bullfrog Choir)August 18September 22October 29December 15 (Christmas Worship Program)Easter Sunday is March 31.The Kids will be presenting their musical - Not Just with Our Words (an original musical created and written by Mandy Sears)…
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07 Jan 2013
By jasondsears

Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – January 6, 2013

setlists
Happy new year!  What a great morning of worship yesterday - so good to be back after a week's vacation.We opened yesterday with White Flag.After our call to worship we sang Not To Us, Come Ye Sinners, Search Me, and Be Thou My Vision.Our offering song was One Thing Remains.I mentioned during worship yesterday that New Year's Resolutions were at the forefront of my mind as I was putting together the worship set.  The streets are more crowded with joggers, Facebook is really quiet, people are not only showing up, but coming on time to church…. So many resolutions.  I've…
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04 Jan 2013
By jasondsears

Friday Favorites 1.4.13

Friday Favorites
1.  Favorite musical geek - I used to work production while going to Samford.  I was the sound engineer for several concert halls here in town, including the Alabama Theatre.  I was working load-in and load out for Pat Metheny, and as an employee, I could see the show if I wanted.  I showed up with about an hour left in the concert, and sat completely speechless… Just watch...[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TotErD0OhXI?rel=0]2.  Favorite road rage karma - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pexIwT39m5Q?rel=0]3.  Favorite speech on faith - If you haven't seen this - you've probably been asleep under a rock, or in a coma.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEsDA3bvUDE?rel=0]4.  Favorite commentary on…
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02 Jan 2013
By jasondsears

Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – December 30, 2012

setlists
Well - it's Wednesday, and it also seems like most of the world isn't back at work yet, but here we are… moving rapidly towards Sunday.I was out of town last weekend - enjoying some time away with my bride at the "Happiest Place on Earth."Jenny Pruitt led worship for us - and opened with Beautiful One.After the call to worship they sang Amazing God, In Christ Alone, You Alone, and Blessed Be Your Name.We start choir back one week from today - Wednesday, January 9th from 6-7 in the choir room, as we begin preparations for our Easter Worship…
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28 Dec 2012
By jasondsears

Friday Favorites 12.28.12

Friday Favorites
1.  Favorite reunion photo - 2.  Favorite guitar solo - There are several different artists and songs that I reference when giving direction to my band - this is one of them, the infamous Mark Knopfler and his solos on Brothers in Arms.  One mention of this tune to Jack Swaim, and he can play with the same tone, feeling, and musicality.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vUDmFjWgVo?rel=0]3.  Favorite logo - 4.  Favorite trailer - GIDDY UP![youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diP-o_JxysA?rel=0]
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26 Dec 2012
By jasondsears

Wednesday Morning recap for Christmas Eve

setlists
We've done a variation of the same Christmas Eve service since I've been here, which was Christmas 2003.  The Means family has blessed us every year by leading the service…We opened the 5:00 service with a time of carol singing for about 15 minutes prior. We officially opened our service with Because of Your Love.After our call to worship we sang Joy to the World, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Here I am to Worship (first verse only), and Away in a Manger.Carlee then sang Welcome to Our World, with a simultaneous signing from Christy Scotch.Rob Bright then read the Christmas…
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24 Dec 2012
By jasondsears

Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – December 23, 2012

setlists
We had a great morning of worship yesterday for our 4th and final sunday of advent. We opened with Our God Saves.After our call to worship we sang Angels We Have Heard on High, Amazing God, Angels from the Realms of Glory (with a bit of Little River Band's Lady thrown in), Your Name, and How He Loves.Our offering song was a tune sung by Carlee Green called Light of the World.
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21 Dec 2012
By jasondsears

Friday Favorites 12.21.12

Friday Favorites
1.  Favorite line from favorite Christmas movie - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKncYRJQRC8?rel=0]2.  Favorite Christmas caroling - 3.  More Favorite ridiculousness from the Youth House - [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/7975567 w=451&h=250]4.  Other favorite line from OTHER favorite christmas movie - they can't be both from christmas vacation, right?[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ZGibTDo9A?rel=0]5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss"
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