Worship Blog

Friday, May 11, 2012

The People Have Spoken

Folks, The votes are in! You've told us what your favorite anthems are and we've taken notice. Over the next several weeks of June, July and August, we'll sing and play your favorites. Here are the results along with dates we'll present each song: • 1. Thou, O Lord (Brooklyn Tab) - 33 votes - 8/12 • 2. Jesus, What a Mighty Name - 27 votes - 8/5 • 2. Days of Elijah - 27 votes - 9/16 • 4. O What a Savior - 26 votes - 6/10 • 5. How Great Thou Art (One Lord, One Faith) - 25... Read More

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Geron Davis & Easter

Folks, I hope you're trusting God for great things this weekend! There is no doubt that God will use "Then & There" to bless our church with anointed worship on Sunday. And then, I'm trusting God for an incredible Holy Week as we count down toward two Easter Sunday Worship Services at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Special Saturday Rehearsal Don't miss the special Saturday Worship Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal with Geron Davis & Kindred Souls. We meet Saturday, March... Read More

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Then & There, Settled & Done!

Folks, I hope each of you had a wonderful Spring Break with family and friends! I know it was a blessing for me and my family to get away for short while and enjoy some time off. Sunday What a wonderful day of worship we had on Sunday! Thanks to the Orchestra for their worshipful prelude and to Redeemed Ensemble and soloists Bill Joyce and Ernie Reeves for their worship medley. It was a great start to our worship and everything flowed upward from there. Your... Read More

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Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The Sun Never Sets on the Praises of the Lord!

Folks, I hope you're excited about this Sunday's presentation of "Into All the World!" I know I am thrilled that we have the blessing of presenting this wonderful music AGAIN!! Do you remember how God moved back in August when we sang these incredible lyrics? Do you remember how beautiful the orchestra sounded? Do you remember what the music meant to your own spiritual walk? The Sun Never Sets on the Praises of the Lord! Let's enjoy this special worship time... Read More

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Wednesday, January 04, 2012

It's Going to Be a Great 2012!

Folks, Jump back in to choir tonight as we prepare for a great month of worship at CFBC! And...we have the incredible blessing of presenting "Into All the World" AGAIN!! Our Pastor has asked us to sing and play this incredible missions musical again on Sunday morning, February 5th. This will be a part of our annual World Missions emphasis as we prepare to rededicate ourselves to spreading the gospel across our nation and around the world. Coming in February is a winter... Read More

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Monday, December 12, 2011

December Schedule

Folks, I am so filled after your wonderful ministry last night! Thank you for giving the gift of God's love, peace, joy and hope through "Searching for the King." Choir, your singing was powerful and anointed. Orchestra, your playing was beautiful and bold. Thank you! A big "thank you" to our drama cast: Suzy Spencer (director), Diane Maxwell, Ross Mead, Meg Payne and Mike Scott. The gospel came alive through your acting. Thank you! ... Read More

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Searching for the King

Choir and Orchestra, I pray that you and your family had a blessed thanksgiving! I know that my family enjoyed our time together! December is here tomorrow!! So...we'll run through every Christmas song in our "Searching for the King" program during tonight's Worship Choir rehearsal. Listen to your practice CD and pray for God's blessings! Pray for Laura and Steve Pray for Laura Junkins, our children's choir leaders and our kids as they present "The Mystery in... Read More

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

John, His Story

Folks, What a blessing to see the gospel presented with such clarity this past Sunday and Monday nights! Around 600 people attended the two dramatic presentations from the book of John, and there were many guests present. Thank you to every person who invited a neighbor, friend or co-worker to the presentation. I pray that the gospel seeds planted through the program will continue to grow in the weeks and months ahead. A special thank you to Melanie Kendall for blessing... Read More

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Jesus, What a Mighty Name!

Folks, I want to thank you for the incredible progress we've already made on our 2011 Christmas music. Your work in sectional rehearsals and each Wednesday night is paying off! Let me encourage you to continue listening to your practice CD and making every effort to be at rehearsal each week. The work we're doing right now will pay dividends down the road. Thanks to Tami Reeves and the Men's Ensemble for their heartfelt ministry this past Sunday. What a blessing... Read More

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

This Week's Rehearsal

Folks, I look forward to seeing you at Worship Choir or Orchestra rehearsal this week! We're looking ahead to some great music in October, starting with David Clydesdale's "That Day Is Coming" this Sunday. We'll sing "We're Gonna Have a Time," "Jesus, What a Mighty Name," and "Marvelous Light" to round out October. Why not be present in your seat ready to worship tomorrow night? You will be blessed as you get ready for The Lord's Day! See you there! Tim Read More

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Where Can I Go from You, Lord?

Folks, Sunday's Worship What an awesome day of worship we had! Orchestra, you always prepare my heart for worship. Thank you for getting us started with "Change My Heart, O God." Thank you Redeemed Ensemble and (newly-named) Ecclesia Student Ensemble for opening our worship with "Awesome Wonder, Awesome God"...it was just terrific! Choir and orchestra, your singing and playing along with Brian Green's solo on "It Is Finished on the Cross" was superb. You led... Read More

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

What a Night of Worship!

Dear Choir and Orchestra, Into All the World Thank you for your ministry on Sunday night! There's no doubt that God was glorified in your singing and your playing...Jesus' name was lifted high! Pray that God will bless the seeds that were planted last night and lead many to actively share their faith right here in Collierville and around the world. Fall Open House Get ready for our Worship Choir & Orchestra Open House on Wednesday, September 14th. We have... Read More

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Home Stretch

Folks, I have to tell you that Sunday's music was such an encouragement to me as we prepare to present "Into All the World" this Sunday night, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. "Counting on God" just put my motor into high gear! I am so excited about all the music we'll sing and play on Sunday night and about the testimonies we'll hear from folks sharing Christ in Collierville and around the world. Let's pray for a real movement of the Holy Spirit in the Sunday night service!... Read More

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

August 28th Is Almost Here!

Folks, We're starting down the home stretch tonight in our preparations for "Into All the World." Listen to your practice CD this week and remember to be here for rehearsal next week at 6:45 p.m. in the Music Hall. Choir Outfits If you’re new to choir and have not yet purchased a choir outfit, please let Diane know now. (Yes, tonight!) We’ll wear our black outfits on Sunday evening, August 28th when we present “Into All the World.” Don't worry if you don't have an... Read More

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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Into All the World!

Folks, Teachers (and Spencer kids), I am so sorry to say this, but....the summer months have flown by. August is here and so we find ourselves at the start of a new school year. It's also the start of a new season of ministry as we shortly head into the Fall months and kickoff new ministries for all ages. I hope you'll covenant with me to finish August on an exclamation point! We present Into All the World on Sunday night, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship... Read More

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Dog Days of Summer

Folks, I am so thankful for your worship leadership! Over the last two weeks, you have really blessed my heart and the hearts of our people. "Remembrance" was such a worshipful part of our worship time last Sunday. Thank you for helping us "remember" to worship and commune with the living God! Our song from two weeks ago, "Come People of the Risen King," was also a great moment of worship. Thank you choir, orchestra and Suzy for your singing and playing. It... Read More

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Remember

Folks, This Sunday marks a morning observance of the Lord's Supper. I hope you'll circle this date on your calendar and be ready to sing and play some really wonderful expressions of worship and remembrance this week. Our choir/orchestra anthem this week is Matt Redman's "Remembrance." Recall the message of this song: Lord, we remember You And remembrance leads us to worship And as we worship You Our worship leads to communion We respond to your invitation... Read More

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Thursday, July 07, 2011

Come People of the Risen King!

Folks, I hope this July 4th week has been a blessed one for you and your family. For us, it's been a week of vacation in the mountains...theme parks, hikes, rafting, shopping, devotionals and some great family time spent together. We're spending our last day in the mountains today and then we head home to Collierville tomorrow. Wherever you've been this week, I hope you'll be in place this Sunday to sing and play your worship! This week's choir/orchestra anthem is "Come... Read More

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

Folks, What a blessing to be "back in the saddle again" tonight! It's hard to believe that June is almost gone, but time marches on. I pray that your summer has been a good one so far. Let me encourage you in your singing and your playing through the next few weeks. Since July brings hot weather outside , come inside to Worship Choir and Orchestra rehearsal every Wednesday night. We promise that you'll find warm hearts, cool air and great fellowship! No... Read More

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Music Texas

Folks, I've spent the last three days listening to new music from just about every publisher you can imagine. What an awesome few days! Imagine a hotel ballroom filled with worship leaders from all over the southeast listening to composer after arranger after publisher present their newest arrangements. It's fun and inspiring, but it's more than that. This is as much a giant worship service as it is a time to get new music ordered! Jay Rouse sends his greetings... Read More

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Greetings from Phoenix

Folks, Suzy and I are attending the closing session of the Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix today. We'll miss you tonight, but I pray that God will bless you as you rehearse, and Laura and Steve as they lead you. So far this week, we've heard incredible reports from the North American Mission Board and the International Mission Board. We've also been inspired by some incredible communicators...Louie Giglio, Ken Whitten, Bartholemew Orr (from Brown Missionary Baptist here... Read More

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Let's Worship!

Folks, I hope you're having a beautiful day with family and friends. The sunshine is out, and even though there may be a thunderstorm today, I pray that it's a great day for you and yours! I hope you'll plan to use your voice or your instrument in tomorrow morning's worship service. We present "River of Peace" as a special music and the orchestra plays "Morning Praise" as the prelude. And we're going to hear the Rejoice women sing "Midnight Cry." Plan to lead in worship tomorrow... Read More

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Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Summer Is Here!

Folks, It doesn’t seem possible that summer is already upon us, but June 1st is here! I pray that you and your family are able to enjoy some periods of rest and relaxation during the summer season. And I pray that you also take time to focus yourself on the things of Christ this summer season. What can you do this summer? Remain faithful in attending worship services. Bring your kids to Sunday evening worship (except Sunday, July 3rd of course!) and spend time as a family singing... Read More

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Memphis Union Mission

Hey Choir, Let's get ready to minister at the Memphis Union Mission this Friday! We will sing "A New Hallelujah" with Paul Roberts on the solo, and "Bless Your Name Forevermore" with Paige Heinz on the solo. A CFBC men's quartet will also sing "All Is Well" and "Just Over in the Gloryland." Pastor Chuck Herring preaches, and we get to sing and minister to those who need Jesus! What a night of ministry, missions and praise! Meet at the south portico and ride on the church bus to make... Read More

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Let's Get Ready for Summer!

Hey Friends, Worship Choir & Orchestra Open House – Who do you know who needs to join (or re-join!) us in Worship Choir or Orchestra? Invite them to choir and orchestra as we prepare for our August 28th presentation of “Into All the World” AND an incredible Summer season of ministry! Our next Open House is Wednesday, May 18th. Worship Choir meets Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Music Hall. Worship Orchestra also meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Orchestra Hall. Parents,... Read More

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