Chancel Choir Update: 3/30: Cares and Concerns
It is with sadness that we report the death of Pastor Debby Peebles'
father, William Warren Graham. He died Thursday (3/29) in Colorado. A
memorial service will be held in Colorado in May. Cards may be sent to:
784 Venneman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122.
Alto Fran
McMillian's abdominal surgery is now scheduled for April 6.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/30: Important News / Cares and Concerns
It's Palm Sunday -- We Need You In The Loft
For Palm Sunday this week we will sing both services as usual.
Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: What Wondrous Love Is
This. Attendance at rehearsal last night was up and if you read Kevin's
email a few days ago, you know he's is concerned about our participation
for Holy Week and Easter.
We Sing For
Maundy Thursday Service Next Week
The Chancel Choir will sing for the 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship service
next week. Rehearsal will follow in the Music Room at 8:15 p.m.
Cincinnati
Trip Details Announced; Transportation Vote Next Week
If you missed rehearsal last night, you'll need to pick up a tour data
sheet and a form to fill out stating if you are going or not going on
tour to Cincinnati and what accommodations you'll need. We will leave
on Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m. and arrive back in St. Louis on Sunday, May
20 at 8 p.m. We will stay at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Cost
for a room is $119 -- which is less than the room cost for our tour to
Indianapolis three years ago. Kevin announced that Chancel Choir officers
had approved proposing to the choir that the bus charter costs be paid
for from the choir's treasury. Cost for bus charter is $2,680 per bus
or $5,360 for the two we will need for the trip. (That works out to about
$58 per person for transportation.) The current choir treasury balance,
after all expenses and obligations were paid for the Swingin' The Night
Away fundraiser, is about $18,000. Chancel Choir policy requires that
we wait a week before taking a vote on any expenditures, so a vote to
determine if the choir will pay for the bus transportation for the tour
will be taken at next week's rehearsal.
Chancel Choir
Members Star In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Here's one more plug for the upcoming musical at church. You've probably
heard people talk about "Joseph." Several Chancel Choir members
with "pivotal" roles in the production. This is an event you
won't want to miss. Here are some additional reasons beyond the ones in
Tuesday's email:
-- See Buddy Rains
sing like a cowboy.
-- Watch as Shannon Meriwether counts golden coins for the richest man
in Egypt.
-- See Terri Thompson dance like a harem girl.
-- Watch Sue Belval sing her heart out while Joseph is thrown in chains.
-- Be amazed at how Bonnie Halls can manage to be Larry Shephard's adoring
wife.
Then there is the
amazing set being built by Andy and Jim Belval and Jim Descher. These
are but a few reasons why you'll want to plan now to attend one of the
performances. But, the tickets are selling fast and we aren't just saying
that. I'd suggest you order now. You can either call the church office
to reserve your tickets or go online to the link below to order tickets
"just like on Broadway."
Here are the show
times and ticket link:
Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.
http://tickets.evangelismtickets.com/evlist.php
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 or older, students or
children. If you purchase 10 tickets, you get a 20 percent discount. There
is a small handling fee if you order online. Or you can call the church
office to reserve a ticket.
Cares and
Concerns
Soprano Kathy Givens remains at St. John's Mercy Medical Center
undergoing treatment for fluid collecting on her heart -- a return of
a previous complication from chemotherapy,
Tenor Chris
Kender underwent surgery Thursday morning to remove a cyst from
his neck.
Alto Fran
McMillian's abdominal surgery is now scheduled for April 6.
Letter From
Kevin - 3/28/07
IS IT APRIL YET?
I know that many people look
forward to both Spring Break and March Madness, but frankly....I MISS
YOU ALL!
With Easter quickly on our
heels, I'm writing to help you understand how really desperate I need
your presence. While Spring Fever abounds, those who want quality worship
here at MUMC miss the presence of "that great choir" we have.
With the size of our choir,
when a few people head out for vacation, we can still have that wonderful
"full sound" we've come to love, but our average Chancel Choir
attendance in March for Sunday worship is 75! To be exact, less than half
of the choir!!!! Have I lost my charm? Is it time for me to retire?
But seriously...your church,
your choir and your director need you!
I miss you,
Kevin
Chancel
Choir Update 3/27: Important News
With Easter next week, we have some work to do on anthems for
Easter and Palm Sundays. We're singing Credo from the Gospel Mass with
brass and Jackie Smith doing the solo on Easter morning. Join us for rehearsal
this week.
Swing Concert
Recordings Available Thursday
If you haven't picked up your CD of our Swingin' The Night Away concert,
check the box this Thursday. Those who have your CDs please remember to
pay.
Chancel Choir
Members Star In Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
You've probably heard people talk about "Joseph." They are referring
to the hugh musical being produced at our church next month. There's almost
100 people in the cast. What you may not know is that there are several
Chancel Choir members with "pivotal" roles in the production.
This is an event you won't want to miss. Here are some reasons why:
-- See Chancel Choir
President Chris Kennedy croon like Elvis Presley.
-- Hear Maida McCormack play her accordion for dancing.
-- Watch Larry Shepherd try to portray an old man who cries on cue.
-- See Gary Ford attempt to make Jackie Smith "behave".
-- Hear Moe Parisien whistle like a ranch hand.
-- See Kristie Whitney in an Egyptian wig.
-- Hear Carol Lembky portray an angel complete with descant.
-- See Larry Dietzel look minacing.
These are but a few
reasons why you'll want to plan now to attend one of the performances.
But, the tickets are selling fast and we aren't just saying that. We were
told this weekend that tickets for the Sunday matinee are running low.
I'd suggest you order now. You can either call the church office or go
online to the link below to order tickets "just like on Broadway."
Here are the show
times and ticket link:
Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m.
http://tickets.evangelismtickets.com/evlist.php
Tickets are $12. There is a small handling fee if you order online.
For more info about
the show, go to this link:
http://www.manchesterumc.org/article33070.htm
Chancel
Choir Update 3/23: News
Chancel Choir will sing for both services this Sunday. Call time
is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthems: Create In Me and How
Long, O Lord.
We're Headed
to Fast Eddie's Tomorrow For Lunch - Join Us
If you'd like to join us at Fast Eddie's tomorrow, we'll meet in the church
parking lot at the north end next to the trash dumpster at 10 a.m. and
make the drive to Alton arriving at Fast Eddie's shortly before 11 a.m.
when the joint opens. There is usually a line to get in. Plan on joining
the caravan or meeting us at Fast Eddie's.
Cincinnati
Trip Details Are Developing
Kevin announced Thursday night that our Saturday evening concert in Cincinnati
will be at the Otterbein Lebanon retirement community in north Cincinnati.
We will sing is a 300 seat chapel for a very large retirement center which
has its own 60-voice choir. More details on the trip, May 18-20, will
be announced soon.
Chancel Choir
Will Greet Before Worship This Sunday
The Chancel Choir will provide greeters in the Narthex before the 9 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Thanks to all who signed up
for the project. The choir will be greeting one Sunday a month.
Calling All
Piano Players
Do you play the piano? The Music Ministry is looking for some keyboard
help. Any capable accompanists interested in finding out more should talk
with Kevin.
Cares and
Concerns
Tenor Chris Kennedy is recovering at home from surgery Monday
to repair an injury to his shoulder.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/21: News
More rehearsal this week for Easter and our trip to Cincinnati.
We hope to see you there.
Lunch at Fast
Eddie's Bonn Aire in Alton This Saturday
If you missed signing up for this trip to Fast Eddie's, please reply to
this email and let us know you coming with us. Mark your calendar for
this Saturday, March 24. We'll leave the church parking lot near the trash
dumpster at 10:00 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time to be there
when Fast Eddie's opens. You'll enjoy the cheapest, finest food anywhere.
Huge shrimp by the dozen for 25 cents each, half-pound hamburgers for
99 cents, amazing chicken and anything you want to drink. Unfortunately,
no children for this trip -- you must be 21 to enter Fast Eddie's.
Swing Concert
Recordings Available Thursday
If you ordered a CD of our Swingin' The Night Away concert, it will be
available for pick up at rehearsal this Thursday.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/16: News / Cares and Concerns
No Choir In The Loft This Sunday
The Chancel Choir will get this Sunday off. However, be sure
and attend worship to hear the Greenville College Choir.
Special Trip
Planned Next Year
If you were absent from rehearsal last night -- and unfortunately many
of you were -- you missed several important announcements. Kevin told
the choir to reserve May 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 in 2008 for a choir trip
that no one will want to miss. He said it would be the trip talked about
for years after. Details and destination will be announced at the end
of year choir party on June 9. As for the remaining announcements from
last night -- well I guess you missed them. (Okay, the trip was the big
one. But, if there had been other announcements, you would have missed
them too. Is the guilt working?)
Lunch at Fast
Eddie's Bonn Aire in Alton Next Saturday, March 24
If you missed signing up for this trip last night, please reply to this
email and let us know you coming with us. Mark your calendar for Saturday,
March 24. We'll leave the church parking lot near the trash dumpster at
10:00 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time to be there when Fast Eddie's
opens. You'll enjoy the cheapest, finest food anywhere. Huge shrimp by
the dozen for 25 cents each, half-pound hamburgers for 99 cents, amazing
chicken and anything you want to drink. Unfortunately, no children for
this trip -- you must be 21 to enter Fast Eddie's.
This Week
In Our Sanctuary
Music events of all kinds are scheduled this week in the Sanctuary. They're
free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 17, 4 p.m. -- Handbell Festival Concert with guest conductor
William Payn and Bells in Motion from Illinois.
Sunday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. -- Woman's barbershop chorus. The River Blenders
Chorus in concert.
Tuesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. -- Mozart Requiem presented by the choir
and orchestra from Parkway Central High School
Choir Tour
To Cincinnati
Kevin will make a scouting trip to Cincinnati next week to finalize the
details for our trip this spring. Here's what we know now:
Date: May 18, 19 and 20.
Travel: Chartered coaches
Music: Greatest hits from our season and from the Swingin' The Night Away
concert
Lodging: Hotel to be determined this week
Cost: Still to be determined, but the bus ride is free.
Groupies: Spouses and family are welcome to join us for the trip.
Cares and
Concerns
Chancel Choir President and Tenor Chris Kennedy will
finally have his shoulder injury repaired. His surgery is scheduled for
March 19.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/13: News / Cares and Concerns
Rehearsal Thursday Night
Kev is back and we'll work on Easter and Lenten music this week.
Calendar Production
Is Underway - Your Donation Is Needed This Week
If you haven't made a contribution to the Chancel Choir Calendar, please
deposit your money in the white bags at the back of the Music Room on
Thursday night. Money donated above the cost of producing the calendars
will be given to the church as part of the $100 Lost Talent Challenge.
Here's a note from
Mary Dean:
Fyi ... through today -- Sunday -- we've received 44 white envelope donations
for the 100 Dollar Choir Calendar Challenge, which means there are many
choir members yet to donate. We are looking for donations over and above
the $5 printing cost of the calendar (plus remember there was the dollar
coin "seed" money). The average donation to date has been $11
-- translating to an average donation to MUMC of $5. I believe we can
do even better than this for our choir challenge!! Please consider your
contribution carefully and remember to bring it this Thursday night, March
15 (And thanks to the Chancel Choir calendar we know Thursday is Bud Kemper's,
Roxanne Miller's and Jacque Rocchio's birthdays!)
Look for the white
plastic collection bags in the back of the Music Room. If you have already
donated, THANK YOU (and remember -- if the spirit moves, you can always
donate some more this Thursday!)
Note: Money above
the $5 cost of printing the calendar will be donated in the name of the
Chancel Choir to MUMC. The donation amount to MUMC will be announced in
church on a Sunday very soon, so please remember to donate ... and dig
deep! It's a worthy cause! (Please remember all donations are anonymous.)
Spring Social
Event - Lunch at Fast Eddie's Bonn Aire in Alton, Saturday, March 24
Back by intense demand, it's our most popular destination. As soon as
we returned from Fast Eddy's last year, people wanted to go back. More
than 50 made the trip last year and many were disappointed because they
couldn't join us. So, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 24. We'll
leave the church parking lot near the trash dumpster at 10:00 a.m. and
make the drive to Alton in time to be there when Fast Eddie's opens. You'll
enjoy the cheapest, finest food anywhere. Huge shrimp by the dozen for
25 cents each, half-pound hamburgers for 99 cents, amazing chicken and
anything you want to drink. Unfortunately, no children for this trip --
you must be 21 to enter Fast Eddie's. A sign up sheet will be available
on Thursday night.
River Blender
Chorus Will Perform In Sanctuary Sunday Night
Here's your chance to hear the finest barber shop harmony around sung
by a chorus of more than 100 women. The River Blender Chorus will present
a concert at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 18, in our Sanctuary. Three of our
Chancel Choir singers are members of the chorus: Altos Dixie Moll
and Charlotte Moser, and Soprano Barb Barrett.
Come support your fellow choir members and hear some mighty fine music.
Cares and
Concerns
Alto Fran McMillian remains hospitalized at Missouri Baptist
Medical Center where she was treated for gallstones. Her room number is
628A.
Former Chancel Choir
member Carole Allen Meyer is a grandmother. Carole's
daughter Kristin and her husband Jeff just gave birth to twins, a girl
Mary Caroline Busby and a boy, Jack Garland Busby. According to Carole,
both babies have "lots of dark hair." Carole is heading to Oxford,
Miss. to visit her new grand babies next weekend.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/12: Choir President's Devotional
Below is Chancel Choir President Chris Kennedy's
March devotional. Comments should be directed to him at: clkhusker@aol.com
The President's
Pen
THE SHAMROCK………
As we move into the
third month of the year, our thoughts, depending on what year it is, may
turn to Easter. However, this year Easter is in April, so we may begin
to think about St. Patrick’s day and all the festivities that go
along with that (albeit never to be compared to those of Easter). We all
know that the Shamrock is as Irish as the color green and the Leprechaun.
It is the Shamrock that brings us luck, especially if we are lucky enough
to find a four-leaf shamrock, better know as the infamous four-leaf leaf
clover.
Let me share with
you some information about another kind of “rock.” There is
a song in our song book that has the chorus that reads as follows: “On
Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.”
The first verse was very popular among British troops in WWII. They amended
the first two lines as they sang: “My hope is built on nothing less
than 3 red stripes and Sergeants mess” referring of course to the
Sergeant in charge of the mess hall and the food he served. It is also
an interesting parallel that “The Solid Rock”, was written
by Edward Mote who was by training a carpenter. It is interesting how
one carpenter used this song to express his Christian faith in another
carpenter from a time long ago.
As I type this, I
am reminded of the story about the evangelical preacher who was out on
the street corner in England preaching his heart out to those interested
enough to stop and listen. As his message went on, he was constantly heckled
by an inebriated man who happened to be Irish. As the preacher was imploring
the crowd to build their faith on the Rock, as Christ told Peter, the
man yelled out from the back of the crowd…. "What about the
Shamrock?" At this point the preacher stopped and calmly turned in
his direction and uttered these words: “On Christ the solid Rock
I stand, all other rocks are “Sham” rocks."
What rocks are you
building your faith upon?? Are they the sparkly, worldly kind or the solid
Rock we have in Jesus Christ? Always remember, he is there to support
you, guide you and anchor you. He IS the Rock, and all other rocks pale
by comparison. I leave you with the words from the third verse:
His oath, His covenant,
His blood, support me in the ‘whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay.
May God's richest
blessings be with you and yours.
In Christ,
Chris
Chancel
Choir Update 3/9: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel In Loft Only at 9 on Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing only for the 9 a.m. worship service
Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
Daylight Saving
Time Begins This Saturday
Yes, its time to set your clocks ahead (spring forward) on Saturday night
before you go to bed or you'll miss church on Sunday. Daylight saving
times is starting early this year thanks to a new federal law to conserve
energy. Your computer may not have heard the word on this, especially
if it is not running Windows XP. If the clock and calendar on your computer
don't automatically make the change, you'll need to make an update.
Beds Are Needed
For Visiting Choir Next Week
Here's a note from Alto Mary Beth Harper whose father
directed this choir for 40 years:
The Greenville A Capella Choir is from Greenville College, Greeenville,
Ill., which is approximately 50 miles east of St. Louis. For those of
you who may not know, Greenville College is a Free Methodist Christian
Liberal Arts four-year college that was founded in 1892. It's enrollment
is currently around 1200 students. Each year the A Capella choir takes
a spring tour and they are coming to MUMC toward the conclusion of this
year's tour. This choir provides an impressive performance of high quality
musicianship much worth hearing. As of 3/8, we need 17 more beds for the
evening of Saturday, 3/17. The choir members will be ready for pick-up
at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night and will need to return to the church by 8:00
a.m. Sunday morning. Please complete a purple availability card and/or
contact Mary Beth Harper at mbhaper72@hotmail.com or 314-265-9424, if
you are willing to provide housing. Thank you for your kind hospitality
for this great group of students.
Calendar Contributions
Will Continue
We'll continue accepting calendar contributions on Sunday. Please put
your contribution in a plain white envelope and leave it in one of the
plastic collection bags located in the back of the Music Room. Proceeds
above the cost of producing the calendar will be contributed to the church's
Lost Talent Lenten Challenge in the name of the Chancel Choir.
Cares and
Concerns
Alto Fran McMillian is hospitalized at Missouri Baptist Medical
Center after suffering additional chest pain Wednesday night. She has
an inflamed gall bladder and pancreas. Her room number is 628 and phone
is 314-996-6628.
Soprano Carleen
Anderson reports that two of her grandchildren are seriously
ill with a form of strep infection which has injured their kidneys and
caused high blood pressure. Another grandson has suffered a siezure and
is undergoing tests. She asks that we keep her family in our prayers.
Former Chancel Choir
member Joan Allen will undergo knee replacement on Monday.
Here contact information: 3750 South Belgrove Dr.,
Iverness, FL 34452 church.joan@juno.com
Former Chancel Choir
member Judi Burket is a new grandmother. No info available
on the baby, but you can contact here at: JudiBurk3@aol.com
Chancel Choir Update 3/7: News/Cares and Concerns
Easter is just a few weeks away so our focus Thursday night will be on
Lenten and Easter music. Join us -- regular time, regular place.
Housing Needed For Visiting College Choir
The Greenville (Ill.) College Choir will sing for worship on Sunday, March
18. The choir's 40 singers need housing on Saturday night, March 17. If
you can help with housing, please fill out a blue card available in the
music room.
Jazz Concert This Sunday
If you wish to join your choir friends for a trip to the St. Louis Jazz
Club this Sunday afternoon, March 11, and have not yet signed up, please
reply to this email. We'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's concert at
the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You Can't
Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and the
concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup sheet
for the jazz concert will be available Thursday. Our group will meet at
the jazz club and sit together.
Choir Calendar Lenten Challenge Contribution Due
Thursday
As a part of the $100 "lost talents challenge" made in church
last fall, Soprano Mary Dean challenged the choir at rehearsal last week
to reserve a copy of this year's Chancel Choir wall calendar by making
a contribution reflecting how much value this year's wall calendar has
brought them. All money contributed above the cost of producing the calendars
will be donated to the church's lost talent project in the Chancel Choir's
name. No choir treasury funds are used to produce the calendars. Mary
told the choir a similar calendar from a book store would cost $12 to
$15 and making a single copy custom family calendar at Kinkos would run
as much as $22. Mary used her $100 "lost talent challenge" presented
in worship last fall to purchase new dollar coins and gave one to each
member of the choir present at rehearsal as "seed" money to
"invest" in the choir's generosity. Choir members will be asked
to place their calendar contribution in a white envelope this Thursday
night. The donations will be anonymous.
Cares and Concerns
Soprano Kathy Givens was released from St. John's Mercy Heart
Hospital on Saturday after a four-day stay following a reaction to chemotherapy
that caused an inflammation of sack surrounding her heart (pericardium).
Husband and Bass David Givens reports the problem was caught before her
heart was seriously damaged.
Tenor Chris Kennedy had his shoulder
surgery postponed again this week, this time due to a death in the surgeon's
family. He'll have that shoulder injury repaired on March 19.
Sorpano Ellen Maxfield continues to recover
at The Cedars in Chesterfield, 13190 South Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield,
MO 63017. Her room number is 2216.
Chancel
Choir Update 3/1: News / Cares and Concerns
The Chancel Choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
worship services on Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
Anthems are: Create In Me and Blessed Lamb on Calvary's Mountain.
Housing Needed
For Visiting College Choir
The Greenville (Ill.) College Choir will sing for worship on Sunday, March
18. The choir's 40 singers need housing on Saturday night, March 17. If
you can help with housing, please fill out a blue card available in the
music room on Sunday morning.
Jazz Concert
March 11 Reservations
If you wish to join your choir friends for a trip to the St. Louis Jazz
Club on Sunday afternoon, March 11, and have not yet signed up, please
reply to this email. We'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's concert at
the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You Can't
Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and the
concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup sheet
for the jazz concert will be available this Thursday. As an added treat,
Alto Laura Ferree's father is the pianist for the jazz band we'll hear.
Chancel Choir
Calendar Lenten Challenge
As a part of the $100 "lost talents" challenge made in church
last fall, Soprano Mary Dean challenged the choir at
rehearsal Thursday night to reserve a copy of this year's Chancel Choir
wall calendar by making a contribution next week reflecting how much value
this year's wall calendar has brought them. Last year, a $5 contribution
was suggested. Mary told the choir a similar calendar from a book store
would cost $12 to $15 and making a single copy custom family calendar
at Kinkos would run as much as $22. Mary used her $100 "lost talent"
money to purchase new dollar coins and gave one to each member of the
choir present at rehearsal as "seed" money to "invest"
in the choir's generosity. Choir members will be asked to place their
calendar contribution in a white envelope to be provided next week. The
donations will be anonymous. All proceeds above the cost of producing
the calendars will be donated to the church's lost talent project. No
choir funds are used to produce the calendars.
Tour To Cincinnati
Set For May 18-20
It's a road trip for the Chancel Choir. We'll be heading to Cincinnati
about noon on Friday, May 18 and return on Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Transportation
will be by chartered coaches. We'll sing for worship at Calvary Episcopal
Church where composer Howard Helvey works. Site for the Saturday concert
is still to be determined. Trip details will be announced later.
Cares and
Concerns
Bass Jim Love is a grandparent again. David Christopher Love
was born Feb. 23 to Chris and Laura Love.
Soprano Kathy
Givens has been admitted to St. John's Mercy Medical Center for
observation.
Alto Fran
McMillian will undergo surgery March 21 to reverse a colostomy
from her abdominal surgery last year. After cancellation of the procedure
last month, physicians discovered Fran's gallbladder is full of stones,
so she'll also have her gallbladder removed on March 21.
Email Rejections
Those of you who have the Rockwood School District email addresses listed
below, be advised that the school district's email server will no longer
accept updates from the Chancel Choir. This is either because the addresses
are no longer active, the inbox is full, or the district's spam filters
have screened us out. If you have an alternative email address and are
reading this, please let me know. It is impossible to determine your identity
from the addresses.
wet99@rockwood.k12.mo.us
coi48@rockwood.k12.mo.us
kmt13@rockwood.k12.mo.us
Chancel
Choir Update 2/28: Choir President's Devotional
Below is Chancel Choir President Chris Kennedy's February devotional.
Comments should be directed to him at: clkhusker@aol.com
The President’s
Pen
“Knock, Knock…Who’s
There…….?”
No don’t worry
this is not one of the President’s jokes. I realize February is
almost gone and now is not the best time to be writing a devotional for
the month. But I guess it’s still better late than never. Just think
of all the things the month of February brings to us; National Heart Month,
Black History Month and who could ever forget Valentines Day. Speaking
of Valentines, did you know there are at least 40 songs in our hymnal
that have the word “Love” in the title? I’m sure there
are countless others with the word “Love" intertwined in the
verses.
So why the Knock,
knock? I’m sure many have seen the picture of Jesus standing in
what appears to be a garden knocking at a door. If you look at the picture
closely, you will notice that the light shines on the door and the brace
above the door, in a way that resembles a heart. It takes a little imagination,
but once you’ve seen the heart, you’ll never miss it again.
It is true that Jesus often stands at our heart’s door and waits
for us to bid him enter. I guess you could say he might want You to be
His Valentine. How do we respond? We may let him in and then relegate
him to the distant corners only to be called upon when we really need
him. Human wants and desires are put before him, yet his love is always
there. There is a song in the Salvation Army Song Book I grew up singing
called “Swing Wide the Door of your Heart to the King of Kings.”
It goes like this:
Swing wide the door
of your heart to the King of kings,
Bid him welcome for the wonderful peace He brings,
He will shelter you under his outstretched wings,
Swing wide the door of your heart to the King of kings.
Have you opened the
door of your heart to the King of kings? Have you asked him to be your
Valentine? There is still time to do so. Just like this devotional, it’s
better late than never.
I wish you God’s
peace and Love.
Chris K.
Chancel Choir
Update 2/27: News / Cares and Concerns
Rehearse for Easter This Thursday
Chancel Choir will prepare music for Lent and Easter this Thursday at
the regular time in the Music Room. It's also the first Thursday of the
month and that means refreshments will follow.
Choir Greeters
Are A Big Hit in the Narthex
Members of Chancel Choir were on duty in the Narthex last Sunday greeting
people as they arrived for worship. It was the first time Chancel Choir
members assisted the Welcome Ministry with its Sunday morning duties.
The purple robes will be greeting in the Narthex one Sunday each month.
Youth Auction
Dinner From Last Year Was Served Saturday Night
The last of two dinners offered for sale at the youth auction last year
was served Saturday night at the home of Soprano Sue
and Bass Jim Belval. Bass Jim Descher
and Tenor Tim Zink were chefs for the evening meal which
was sold for $1,600 to five couples: Mary and Kenny Dean, Sandy and Gary
Ford, Ramona and Phil Schroeder, Cece Spatola and Mike Latimer, and Barb
Barrett and Dave Schuler. Kitchen help and servers included Soprano Penny
and Tenor Bob Klebe and Soprano Joy and Bass Moe Parisien. Entertainment
was provided by Kevin and Larry Pry on piano. A second dinner, also sold
for $1,600, was served last fall. Earlier this year, the choir officers
decided to not offer dinners for sale at the auction this year. A decision
on what the choir will donate to the auction this year will made later.
Want To Hear
Some Jazz?
The choir's next social event will be a trip to the St. Louis Jazz Club
on Sunday afternoon, March 11. We'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's
concert at the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You
Can't Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and
the concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup
sheet for the jazz concert will be available this Thursday. As an added
treat, Alto Laura Ferree's father is the pianist for
the jazz band we'll hear.
Cares and
Concerns
Tenor Gary Moser is recovering at his home from surgery last
Wednesday to treat prostrate cancer. We received this note from him: "The
surgery went well and I got to come on Friday because my progress was
so good. Please give my thanks to my choir family for all the cards, expressions
of concern and support, and especially all the prayers during the last
few weeks. As soon as I am able to leave home, I'll back in the ranks.
The concert was a real motivator. It was nice to get to hear everyone
from the congregation, but I'd rather be up there among the ranks."
Surgery to repair
an injury to Tenor Chris Kennedy's shoulder scheduled
for today (2/27) has been postponed until Chris recovers from bronchitis.
Bass Jim Anderson
continues to improve from a stroke he suffered in December. He was present
in the audience for our concert and in church last Sunday. Carleen reports:
"His strength is increasing and his speech is coming along quite
well. He gets a little frustrated with not being able to communicate easily,
but handles it very well."
This note from Cindy
Steiner: “My sincere apology to all who expressed interest in the
e-mail I sent last week about the two black labs needing a good home.
I called the number on Friday to find out what the status was for them
and was told it was all a big hoax.
The number was for a human resources firm here in town that had received
well over 800 calls about the dogs. The lady I spoke with said there indeed
are two such dogs, but they have a very good home and there is no ill
family member. She did not know what could possibly be the motive behind
such a stunt, but was very apologetic about any inconvenience it caused.
I told her I had gotten my information from a Sunday School class member
(I guess thinking that somehow validated the information) and she told
me they had received a call from several nuns who had forwarded the e-mail
to everyone in their parish.
If you are not too disillusioned by all this and are interested in labs,
check out the lab rescue web site: www.dirksfund.com – or call Bob
(guy who is in charge of the organization) at 314-966-3326.
Thanks to all you good hearted people who expressed concern and interest
in this. Next time I’ll check it out before forwarding.”
Chancel
Choir Update 2/23: News / Cares and Concerns
Sing Sunday For Worship
The choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship
services this Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthems:
Communion Invitation, Jesus Took the Cup, And We Remember.
Recordings
of the Swing Concert
A digital recording of the Swingin' the Night Away concert will be available
to choir members. A singup for CDs will be available in the Music Room
on Sunday. If you would like a CD, you may also reply to this email. If
you put a $20 bill in the sign up envelope last night at rehearsal, please
tell me. Since you didn't check paid, I won't know who you are.
Concert a
Huge Success
Attendance for Sunday night's concert totaled 1,221. Proceeds from the
concert should total about $7,000 once expenses totaling $3,000 are paid,
our 10 percent tithe of the net profit is paid to the church and our $2,000
contribution to the youth's famine release project is deducted.
Want To Hear
Some Jazz?
The choir's next social event will be a trip to the St. Louis Jazz Club
on Sunday afternoon, March 11. We'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's
concert at the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You
Can't Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and
the concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup
sheet for the jazz concert will be available this Sunday. As an added
treat, Alto Laura Ferree's father is the pianist for
the jazz band we'll hear.
Cares and
Concerns
Tenor Gary Moser is recovering from successful surgery on Wednesday
to treat prostate cancer. He remains at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield
in Room 7603.
Tenor Christ
Kennedy will undergo surgery Tuesday (2/27) to repair damage
to his shoulder.
Chancel
Choir Update 2/21: Death In Choir Family
It is with sadness that we report the death Tuesday of Frank
Divjak, father of Bass Dave Divjak. Funeral services
are scheduled for Friday (2/23) in Auburn, Ill. Divjak's home address
is: 1555 Carman Valley Dr., Manchester, MO 63021.
Chancel Choir Update 2/21: Cares and Concerns
Alto Fran McMillian's surgery today (2/21) to reverse a colostomy
from her abdominal surgery last year was canceled. The surgeon found that
a recent blood test indicated a problem with Fran's liver, so she had
an ultrasound and another blood test and returned home. "We had lunch
and now I am ready for a nap," Fran said this afternoon. "I
was so looking forward to getting this taken care of, so I'm disappointed.
Well, as the surgeon said, 'Better safe than sorry.' The surgeon indicated
'maybe' in a couple of weeks. Thanks for prayers and your concern."
Bass Jim Webb
return to his home yesterday (2/20) following successful surgery to place
stints in coronary arteries. "The surgery went well and he is actually
resting at home. Thank you for your prayers and concerns. We appreciate
them very much," Soprano Margaret Webb reports.
Baritone Gary
Moser was scheduled to undergo surgery this afternoon (2/21)
at St. Luke's Hospital to treat prostate cancer.
This from Alto
Dixie Moll: "Could you do me a favor? I wore a sweatshirt
Saturday that some of the women in the choir just really liked. They wanted
information on ordering it. Could you include the following information
in your next e-mail to the interested women? For those women wanting to
order the black Sweatshirt saying "Got Music?", you may contact
Wendy Engel wendy@bunique.com and order the black sequin sweatshirt --
she still carries it."
Chancel
Choir Update 2/20: News / Cares and Concerns
We Got Swing
Wow, what a concert. We don't have the attendance numbers or
income figures from the concert yet, but we did well. Now, we turn our
attention from swing to Easter. We'll begin work on music for Lent and
the Easter season on Thursday evening. Hope to see you there.
Concert Recording
Will Be Available
A digital recording of Sunday night's concert was made and CDs will be
available to members of the choir. A signup up sheet will be available
on Thursday night.
Want To Hear
More Jazz?
The choir's next social event will be a trip to the St. Louis Jazz Club
on Sunday afternoon, March 11. We'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's
concert at the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You
Can't Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and
the concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup
sheet for the jazz concert will be available this Thursday. As an added
treat, Alto Laura Ferree's father is the pianist for the jazz band we'll
hear.
Cares and
Concerns
Bass Tom and Alto Diane Lawrence appreciate
the prayers and concerns for their daughter, Alicia, who underwent surgery
to remove ovarian cysts last week. Tom reports, "the ovarian cysts
were benign but fast growing. If one had ruptured it would have possibly
damaged her transplanted kidney so on Wednesday she had a total hysterectomy.
She is home and moving slowly, but doing well."
Bass Jim Webb
remains at Missouri Baptist Medical Center where he had surgery yesterday
(2/19) to place two stints in coronary arteries.
Alto Fran
McMillian will under go surgery Wednesday (2/21) at Missouri
Baptist Medical Center to reverse a colostomy from her abdominal surgery
last year.
Baritone Gary
Moser will undergo surgery Wednesday (2/21) at St. Luke's Hospital
to treat prostate cancer.
Coventry Choir
Alto Cindy Stiener reports that a member of her Sunday School
class is helping a friend, recently diagnosed with a terminal illness,
find homes for his two dogs. Here are the details: The owner of these
two beautiful labs has terminal cancer and can't care for them anymore.
He is heartbroken and hopes to find a family for them while he is still
able. These boys are four years old and have been raised together and
he would like very much to find a home who can take them both so they
can stay together. Details: Two beautiful 4-year-old pure bred male Black
Labs, Hunter and Fame, both neutered. They are truly wonderful dogs. The
owner's grandchildren can crawl all over them and like a typical lab;
they just lay there and love it. Both are up to date on their shots, housebroken
and very well behaved. He would love to keep these two boys together if
possible as they were raised together and are the best of friends. Contact:
Jim Wolf, office: 314-962-9400 or cell: 314-322-5903
Chancel
Choir Update 2/16: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir Will Sing Gospel Swing In The Loft Sunday
It's swing concert Sunday and we'll present Cantar and Climbin'
Higher Mountains in worship at both 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this Sunday
morning. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Kevin says: "Since
I haven't made this request too often, I'm beggin' ya -- we could use
all the voices we can get for both services."
Swingin' Rehearsal
Saturday Morning
The final "dress" rehearsal for the Swingin The Night Away concert
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Sanctuary with the band.
Concert Sunday
Night
Call time for the concert is 7 p.m. in the Music Room. There will be child
care for Chancel Choir members. Please call Sally Cleveland and let her
know you need child care. Don't forget it's black and silver Sunday night
for the concert.
Concert Money
To Ann Garber
Turn in all ticket money to Ann Garber. Be sure everything you turn in
is well marked.
Cares and
Concerns
Baritone Jim Belval reports that his older brother in California
remains in intensive care at Sutter Hospital near Sacramento recovering
from surgery Monday (2/12) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer following
successful chemotherapy for lymphoma. Jim says he appreciates all the
thoughts and prayers.
Note
From Kevin
February 13, 2006
Dear
Chancel Choir Friends,
By this time,
some of you have heard the news. This past week, Ted resigned as our Organist-Music
Associate, effective immediately. While this news probably comes as a
surprise to many of you, we, of course, honor Ted's request. He is going
on to pursue other opportunities and we wish him well. For nearly 10 years,
Ted has served in his post, and provided some very outstanding musical
moments for our church. His fine talent will be missed. While we will
not have an official going away event, those wanting to wish Ted a "fond
farewell" are invited to send personal notes to his home.
In the interim, we
will fill staffing issues with many of our very capable Associate Organists
and accompanists. In addition, we will also have several guest musicians
whom we will feature during this time.
Staff-Parish Relations
Committee has given me permission to move forward in whatever way I see
necessary. The process will include several weeks of an interim period,
followed by a complete search for a replacement that will probably happen
this summer. It is my goal to have a new staff member on board by August.
For the immediate
concern, I'm pleased to announce that Carolbeth True will be our featured
guest artist and accompanist for the upcoming concert. Carolbeth is one
of St. Louis' finest jazz pianists, and I'm excited to work with her.
I look forward to
an exciting week and a great concert.
All the best,
Kevin
Chancel
Choir Update 2/13: News / Cares and Concerns
First Dress Rehearsal With Percussion and Keyboards Thursday Night
It's the home stretch for the Swingin' The Night Away concert.
Rehearsal will be in the Sanctuary Thursday night. We'll be joined by
percussion and keyboards. Obviously, this will be a very important rehearsal.
As will our Saturday "dress" rehearsal with the band from 10
a.m. until noon.
Vote On Famine
Relief Contribution
A vote will be taken Thursday night on a $2,000 contribution from the
fundraising concert proceeds to the Youth Ministry's famine relief project.
Choir president Chris Kennedy presented the proposed contribution to the
choir at rehearsal last Thursday after choir officers had approved the
contribution at their meeting earlier that evening. The famine relief
project is attempting to raise $18,000 -- enough to feed 50 children for
one year.
Be a Sunday
Morning Greeter on Feb. 25
The Chancel Choir will assist the church's Welcome Ministry with greeting
people as they come to church on Feb. 25. Four volunteer greeters are
needed at both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services that morning.
A signup sheet is available in the Music Room. Choir members will welcome
people in the Narthex while wearing choir robes. The choir has volunteered
to help the Welcome Ministry and Ushers on a regular basis. Choir officers
approved the outreach program to other ministries in the church earlier
this year. Check with Choir President Chris Kennedy if you have questions.
Social Director
Announces Two Fun Events in March
They choir's social director is planning two events in March.
On Sunday afternoon, March 11, we'll attend the St. Louis Jazz Club's
concert at the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature the "You
Can't Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and
the concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is $12. A signup
sheet for the jazz concert will be available soon.
And back by hugely popular demand, we take a road trip to Fast Eddie's
Bonne Air in Alton for lunch on Saturday, March 24. We've made this trip
many times before for big shrimp, steaks on a stick, and huge cheeseburgers.
It's an adventure. A signup for this trip will also be available soon.
Mark your calendar for these events.
Cares and
Concerns
Alto Diane and Bass Tom Lawrence report their
daughter, Alicia, will under go surgery Wednesday in New York to remove
an ovarian cyst. Diane will travel to New York to be with their daughter
and care for the grandchildren.
It's a grandson for
Alto Barb Farmer. Adam Christopher Farmer was born Saturday
(2/10) in Springfield, Mo. He weighed in at 7 lb., 12 oz., and 20 1/2
inches long. Adam, along with mom Christi and father Chris, is doing well.
Bass Jim Anderson
is recuperating at his home after being hospitalized, most recently
at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, since suffering a stroke a few weeks
ago while in Columbia, Mo. He has begun a daily rehab program at the Head
Injury Resource Center. Cards may be sent to 2361 Claymoor Drive in Chesterfield,
Mo. 63017. If you wish to visit, please call ahead to 636-227-6358.
Tenor Chris
Kennedy reports that his father-in-law, Frank "Satch"
Miller, is in intensive care at St. John's Mercy Medical Center following
abdominal surgery and subsequent pneumonia.
These choir members
and their families ask for your thoughts and prayers.
Chancel
Choir Update 2/9: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir In Loft On Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
worship services this Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
Anthem: Psalms for this New Day.
Chancel Choir
Will Serve As Greeters For Worship on Feb. 25
The Chancel Choir will assist the church's Welcome Ministry with greeting
people as they come to church on Feb. 25. Four volunteer greeters are
needed that morning. A signup sheet is available in the Music Room. Choir
members will welcome people in the Narthex while wearing choir robes.
The choir has volunteered to help the Welcome Ministry and Ushers on a
regular basis. Choir officers approved the outreach program to other ministries
in the church earlier this year. Check with Choir President Chris Kennedy
if you have questions.
Officers Propose
Contribution to Youth 30-Hour Famine Relief As Part of Fundraising Concert
Chancel Choir officers agreed to propose a $2,000 contribution from proceeds
of the upcoming Swingin' The Night Away concert to the church youth's
fundraising drive for hunger relief to be conducted the same weekend as
the concert. The amount is equal to the amount of our annual scholarship.
According to the Chancel Choir's fund management policy, expenditures
totaling more than $500 must be submitted to the choir and voted on at
least one week later. Chancel Choir President Chris Kennedy
made the proposal during rehearsal Thursday night. The choir's treasury
balance currently stands at $13,466. The annual fund raising concerts
make between $5000 and $8000 depending on expenses and attendance. The
choir's treasury policy also calls for a tithe of ten percent of the net
from each of our fund raising events to be contributed to the church's
operating fund. A vote on the famine relief contribution will be taken
at rehearsal next Thursday.
Social Director
Announces Two Fun Events in March
They choir's social director is planning two events in March.
On Sunday afternoon, March 11, we'll attend the St. Louis
Jazz Club's concert at the Moolah Shrine Center. The program will feature
the "You Can't Beat Experience Jazz Band." Doors will open at
1:15 p.m. and the concert will run from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The cost is
$12. A signup sheet for the jazz concert will be available soon.
And back by hugely popular demand, we take a road trip to Fast
Eddie's Bonne Air in Alton for lunch on Saturday, March 24. We've
made this trip many times before for big shrimp, steaks on a stick, and
huge cheeseburgers. It's an adventure. A signup for this trip will also
be available soon. Mark your calendar for these events.
Free Concert
Featuring Robert Ray and the Symphony
If you like gospel music, here's an event for you. Robert Ray and the
In Unison Chorus along with the St. Louis Symphony free at Powell Hall
Saturday night (2/10) at 7:30 p.m. Get there by 6:30 to get in. This is
a free concert in recognition of Black History Month featuring the music
of Duke Ellington. Here's a link for more details:
http://www.slso.org/notes/02-10-2007.htm
Here's The
Perfect Valentine's Gift
Several members of the Chancel Choir have taken up the $100 "lost
talents" challenge in church last fall. Soprano June Van
Klaveren is offering her services as a poet for Valentine's Day.
Here's the details:
Surprise
your special someone with a unique Valentine Poem
As part of the church's Talents Project, June Van Klaveren is offering
to write a poem for your special someone for Valentine's Day. The details
can be found at: http://www.compelcom.com/ValentinePoem.pdf.
Deadline is February 10 -- so hurry! (You may fax the form to June at
636-394-6979 -- or email the information from the form to june@compelcom.com)
Cares and
Concerns
Baritone Gary Moser will undergo surgery on Feb. 19 to treat
prostate cancer. His surgery was originally scheduled for last Wednesday,
but further testing was required.
Soprano Ellen
Maxfield has been moved to The Cedars in Chesterfield following
a lengthy recovery from surgery at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
She requests that visitors wait a week or so before stopping by.
Bass Jim Webb
will undergo surgery to place two stints in coronary arteries
on Feb. 20.
Alto Fran
McMillian will under go surgery on Feb. 21 to reverse a colostomy
from her abdominal surgery last year.
Congratulations to
Ian Ross, son of Bass Doug Ross, who has accepted a summer
internship in Switzerland at CERN, the world's largest particle physics
laboratory. Ian is a junior physics and math major at Rose Hulman Institute
of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind.
Chancel
Choir Update 2/6: News / Cares and Concerns
With Just Days To Go, We'll Rehearse Concert Thursday
Join us Thursday night as we put some final touches on the Swingin'
The Night Away fund raiser concert. We'll also work on service music.
It's important that you're there.
Tickets and
Money Are Due Now
If you've sold your concert tickets, we need your money turned in now.
And if you still have unsold tickets, we need them now too. Please bring
your unsold tickets and/or money to rehearsal Thursday night and turn
them in to Soprano Ann Garber.
Cares and
Concerns
Bass Gary Moser will undergo surgery tomorrow (2/7) to treat
prostate cancer.
Bass Jim Anderson
is expected to return home from rehab today (2/6). Jim has been
hospitalized, most recently at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, since
suffering a stroke a few weeks ago while in Columbia, Mo. Carleen is suggesting
that friends stop by for a short visit after Jim has been home for a few
days. Please call first. 636-227-6358.
Chancel
Choir Update 2/2: Correction
My apologies to the Lawrences -- Greer is a granddaughter, not
a grandson, and she was born in Woodstock, Georgia, not Alabama. There
is a reason why I don't claim to be a morning person.
Chancel Choir Update 2/2: News / Cares and Concerns
Choir Sings This Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
worship services. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthems: Psalms
for this New Day and Joyful, Joyful, Hallelujah.
Tickets and
The Money Are Due Now
If you have unsold Swingin' The Night Away concert tickets, please turn
them in now to Soprano Ann Garber. Money for tickets
you have sold is due to Ann by Feb. 15.
Get That Black
and Silver
Remember, attire for the concert on Feb. 18 is to be black and silver.
Cares and
Concerns
It's grandchild number seven for Bass Tom and Alto
Diane Lawrence. Greer Majestic Lenderman arrived this morning
in Woodstock, Ala. He weighed in at 8 lbs, 13 oz. and measured 19 1/2
inches long. Parents are Nanette and Greg Lenderman. Greer's middle name
is the name of Greg's late grandmother. Grandchild box score for the Lawrences
is 4 girls, 3 boys.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/31: News
More Swing Tomorrow Night
Yes, we're rehearsing again this Thursday (was there a doubt).
We'll work on Sunday service music and our Swingin' The Night Away concert.
Which incidently is just three weeks away. We'll see your tomorrow night
-- snow or shine.
Chancel Choir Update 1/26: News
Chancel Choir Will Sing For Joyce Lang Funeral Service Saturday
Both the Chancel and Coventry choirs will sing for the Saturday
noon funeral service for Soprano Joyce Lang. Here are the important times
to remember:
-- Visitation at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin on Friday (1/26) from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
-- Visitation at MUMC Saturday (1/27) from 11 a.m. until noon.
-- Funeral Service at noon Saturday (1/27) in the Sanctuary.
-- Chancel Choir reports to the Music Room at 11:30 a.m. to warm up.
-- Coventry Choir reports to the Music Room at 11:00 a.m. to warm up.
-- Both choirs will wear robes.
-- We're sorry to report that child care is not offered at the church
during funeral services.
Chancel Choir
Sings For Both Services This Sunday
The choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services
this Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Thy
Perfect Love.
Swing Concert
Posters Available Online
If you'd like to email to invite your friends to attend our Feb. 18 fundraising
concert or if you'd like to print out your own posters, they are no available
in several formats on the Chancel Choir web site. A poster for printing
is available in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats at the links below.
You can also download a jpg image file of the poster. In addition to attaching
these files to email messages, you can also copy one of the links into
your email messages and let your friends access the poster directly from
the web site.
Click here for a Microsoft
Word document of the poster to print out or save and attach to email messages:
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/swingconcert.doc
Click here for a PDF
file to print out or save and attach to email messages:
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/swingconcert.pdf
Click here for a jpg
image file to use and save:
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/swingconcert.jpg
Chancel
Choir Update 1/24: Important News
Chancel Choir Will Sing For Joyce Lang Funeral Service at Noon Saturday
Both the Chancel and Coventry choirs will sing for the Saturday
noon funeral service for Soprano Joyce Lang who died
yesterday evening (1/23) at her home in O'Fallon, Mo., after a long battle
with ovarian cancer. A family visitation will be held at Schrader Funeral
Home in Ballwin, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday (1/27). A short visitation
also will be held on Saturday prior to the funeral service from 11 a.m.
until noon at the church. The funeral service will begin at noon on Saturday
in the Sanctuary with senior pastor Dr. Carl Schenck officiating. The
Chancel Choir will rehearse the two pieces it will sing for the service
-- Prayer of Consecration and How Great Thou Art --
during rehearsal on Thursday night. Call time for the Chancel
Choir is 11:30 a.m. Saturday (1/27) in the Music Room. Call time
for the Coventry Choir is 11 a.m. Saturday (1/27) in the Music Room. Both
choirs will wear robes for the service.
Chancel Rehearsal
Thursday Night
The Chancel Choir will hold its regular weekly rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday. The choir will work on service music and on music for its Feb.
18 fund raising concert. It's important that everyone be present. Attendance
at rehearsals recently has set records. Apparently we like that swing
music.
Cares and
Concerns
Soprano Ellen Maxfield continues to improve at University of
Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Mo., where she has been hospitalized
following recent surgery to repair a hiatal hernia and additional complications.
Cards may be sent to: University Hospital, Room 4 West 12, One Hospital
Drive, Columbia, MO 65212.
Bass Jim Anderson
continues his recovery from a recent stroke in the rehab unit at St. John's
Mercy Medical Center. His room number is 385.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/23: Death In The Chancel Choir Family
We are saddened to report the death this evening of Soprano
Joyce Lang. Her sons were with her at her home in O'Fallon, Mo.
Joyce was diagnosed with ovarian cancer about six years ago. Services
are pending and details will be provided when they are available.
Chancel Choir Update 1/22: Cares and Concerns
We are saddened to report the death of Chuck Hughes, known to
members of the choir and church as the congregation's greeter and usher.
For many year's Chuck stood at the front door of the Nathex and shook
the hand of nearly everyone attending church that morning. He served as
the church's head usher for many years. Chuck knew almost every member
on sight and could be found in the Narthex as recently as a few weeks
ago. Carl announced in church yesterday that Chuck died at 5 a.m. yesterday
morning (1/21) after suffering sever injuries in a fall earlier in the
week. A family visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday,
Jan. 23, at the church with a memorial service following in the Sanctuary
at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made
to MUMC.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/19: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir sings for both services this Sunday. Call time
is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Distant Land.
Pick Up Your
Swing Concert Tickets
Each choir member is being asked to sell five tickets to our Feb. 18 fundraising
concert. If you haven't picked up your tickets, be sure and see Ann Garber
soon.
New Members
The Chancel Choir has added two new members this "semester".
We welcome Vita Ligaray, wife of Bass Ken Ligaray,
and Joan Beach. Both are second sopranos. To see their
photo and a brief biography, click on this link to the new member director
of our web site:
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/New%20Members%20-%202006-2007.htm
Cares and
Concerns
It's a new grandson for first time grandma Soprano Shari Sevier.
Sam Kenyon Jerauld was born on Monday (1/15) at St. John's Mercy Medical
Center. Shari's son, Brian, and his wife, Abbey, are the proud parents.
Soprano Ellen
Maxfield continues to improve at University of Missouri Medical
Center in Columbia, Mo., where she has been hospitalized following recent
surgery to repair a hiatal hernia and additional complications. She hopes
to be moved back to St. Louis in a couple of weeks. Cards may be sent
to: University Hospital, Room 4 West 12, One Hospital Drive, Columbia,
MO 65212.
Bass Jim Anderson
continues his recovery from a recent stroke in the rehab unit at St. John's
Mercy Medical Center. His room number is 385
Chancel
Choir Update 1/16: News / Cares and Concerns
It's Back To Work This Thursday
Rehearsal this Thursday will concentrate on upcoming service
music and our swing concert. See you at 7:30 p.m.
Pick Up Your
Swing Concert Tickets
Each choir member is being asked to sell five tickets to our Feb. 18 fundraising
concert. If you haven't picked up your tickets, be sure and see Ann Garber
at rehearsal Thursday.
Ice Storm
Once Again Takes Toll
Several members of the Chancel Choir have been without power this weekend
due to the ice storm. Attendance Sunday, both in the pews and the loft,
was notably down due to the weather. We have not heard of any storm related
situations that caused more than inconvenience and discomfort.
Cares and
Concerns
It's a granddaughter for Bass Rich and Alto Char
Shelton. Addison Leigh Rolnicki was born to parents Leigh and
Joe on Saturday (1/13) at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/12: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir This Sunday
The choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship
services this Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem:
Distant Land.
Pick Up Your
Swing Concert Tickets
Each choir member is being asked to sell five tickets to our Feb. 18 fundraising
concert. If you didn't get your tickets last night, pick them up from
Ann Garber on Sunday. She will be sitting at a sales table in the Narthex.
Lessons &
Carols Concert Recording
A digital recording was made of the Dec. 17 Lesson's & Carols concert.
CDs are now available. If you didn't order on and would like to add the
concert to your Chancel Choir collection, reply to the email or see Gary
Ford.
Cares and
Concerns
Tenor Gary Moser will under go surgery Feb. 7 to treat prostate
cancer.
Bass Jim Anderson
remains a patient at St. John's Mercy Medical Center where he
is recovering from a stroke. His room number is 385
Soprano Ellen
Maxfield remains a patient at University of Missouri Medical
Center in Columbia, Mo., following recent surgery to repair a hiatal hernia
and additional complications. Cards may be sent to: University Hospital,
Room 4 West 12, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212.
If you would like
to send a card to Soprano Joyce Lang who remains under
hospice care at her home, hand the card to Kevin on Sunday. The Coventry
Choir will hold its Monday night rehearsal at her home and cards will
be delivered to her then.
There is a large get
well card for Bass Jim Anderson available for your signature.
Check for it in the Music Room on Sunday.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/9: News / Cares and Concerns
Rehearsal this Thursday night. We'll be working on both service
music and material for the big Swingin' The Night Away fundraising concert
on Feb. 18.
Purple Greeters
Are Headed To The Narthex
Choir members, dressed in choir robes, will provide welcome services in
the Narthex one Sunday a month. A signup sheet will be available this
week. About 10 choir members will be needed to welcome people arriving
for Sunday worship services.
Holiday Party
A Huge Success
It was a rockin' time at Spazio's Saturday night. More than 100 choir
members and guests enjoyed a great dinner and live music presented by
Decade's, Bass Joe Elstner's rock band. Some choir members
even joined the band for a few numbers. Click on the link below to look
at an online album of a few selected photos:
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZMWbhs3aNmQM
Swingin' The
Night Away Concert Is Feb. 18
The Chancel Choir's big fundraising concert will be February 18 and will
feature swing music. As in previous years, each choir member will receive
five tickets to sell. Kevin also told the choir to begin thinking about
wearing black and silver for the concert.
Here is the schedule:
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. -- Concert Rehearsal
Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. -- Concert Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. -- Swingin' the Night Away Concert
Remove all other special rehearsals from the month of January on your
choir calendar.
Cares and
Concerns
Soprano Kathy Givens underwent surgery yesterday (1/8) to treat
breast cancer. This note from Bass Dave Givens: "Kathy and I want
the choir to know that her lumpectomy was successful. She will begin radiation
treatments sometime next week or so. Her EKG showed a blip as she was
coming out of anesthesia and they kept her overnight to monitor her heart.
We expect her home tomorrow (1/9). Thanks to all for the cares and concerns."
Soprano Claudia
Fallert reports that her mother was hospitalized after experiencing
chest pain. She remains at Barnes Hospital.
Bass Jim Anderson
has been transferred to St. John's Mercy Medical Center after
being hospitalized for some time in Columbia, Mo., where he suffered a
stroke. His room number is 385
Soprano Ellen
Maxfield has been moved from intensive care at University of
Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Mo., following recent surgery to
repair a hiatal hernia and additional complications. Cards may be sent
to: University Hospital, Room 4 West 12, One Hospital Drive, Columbia,
MO 65212.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/5: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir In The Loft Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing for both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
worship services this Sunday. Call time is 8:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
Anthems: How Firm A Foundation and Fairest Lord Jesus.
Big Holiday
Party Is Saturday Night
The Chancel Choir's annual Holiday Party is this Saturday night. The festivities
begin at 7 p.m at Spazio's in Westport. If you have a ticket, plan on
joining us for an evening of good food, good music and fun. Spazio's is
located at the Comfort Inn on Lackland Road. Here are the directions:
Directions To Spazio’s -- From I-270, take Page
east approximately 1/2 mile to the Lackland Road/Westport Plaza exit.
Turn right onto Lackland Road. The hotel is located at the intersection
of Lackland Road and Westport Plaza Drive on the right. Look for the Comfort
Inn sign.
New Vice President
and President-Elect
By a voice vote Thursday night, Chancel Choir members elected Tenor
Tim Zink as the choir's vice president and president-elect for
next year. Tim had been serving as treasurer. Baritone Tom Lawrence,
who had been serving as assistant treasurer, moved into the treasurer
position. Tim fills the vacancy created when Tenor Josh Hayes
resigned as vice president earlier this year due to work commitments.
Swingin' The
Night Away Concert Is Feb. 18
The Chancel Choir's big fund raising concert will be February 18 and will
feature swing music. The choir began rehearsing music for the performance
last night. The concert was rescheduled when Kevin learned the original
date was also the Super Bowl. Change the date for the concert and rehearsals
on your official Chancel Choir Calendar. Tickets for the concert go on
sale this Sunday in the Narthex. As in previous years, each choir member
will receive five tickets to sell. Kevin also told the choir to begin
thinking about wearing black and silver for the concert. Since much of
the money raised by our concerts goes to our scholarship program, four
scholarship winners will perform during the concert.
Here is the schedule:
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. -- Concert Rehearsal
Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. -- Concert Rehearsal
Sunday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. -- Swingin' the Night Away Concert
Remove all other special rehearsals from the month of January on your
choir calendar.
Tour To Cincinnati
Dates Are Set
The Chancel Choir will tour to Cincinnati, Ohio this spring. Dates for
the tour are May 18, 19 and 20. Details and logistic plans for the tour
will be provided later this month. The choir does a regional tour every
other year.
Purple Greeters
Are Headed To The Narthex
Chancel Choir officers approved a plan to involve members of the Chancel
Choir in the church's Welcome Ministry. Choir members, dressed in choir
robes, will provide welcome services in the Narthex one Sunday a month.
A signup sheet will be available soon. About 10 choir members will be
needed to welcome people arriving for Sunday worship services. Officers
believe this will be a great way for the choir to help another ministry
in the church and be more visible to church members outside the loft.
Cares and
Concerns
Soprano Joyce Lang is now under the care of a St. Louis area
hospice. Soprano Sue Sturhahn told the choir last night that Joyce now
has a tumor surrounding her heart and is having trouble breathing. Joyce
was diagnosed with ovarian cancer about six years ago. No visits right
now, but cards would be appreciated. The address: 539 Boulder River Dr.,
O'Fallon, Mo. 63368-9666.
Baritone Jim
Anderson's family is hopeful that he will be moved to a St. Louis
rehab facility today. A urinary tract infection discovered yesterday delayed
his move. His family reports that he is fairly alert. Jim remains hospitalized
at University Hospital at the University of Missouri Medical Center in
Columbia, Mo., where he suffered a stroke last Friday.
Soprano Ellen
Maxfield remains in Intensive Care at University of Missouri
Medical Center in Columbia, Mo., following recent surgery to repair a
hiatal hernia and additional complications. Cards may be sent to: University
Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212.
Alto Jean
Kinnard has been hospitalized for injuries suffered yesterday
while she was being transferred to her bed in a local rehab center. Jean
was taken to the rehab facility to recover from surgery to remove her
gallbladder last week.
Alto Debbi
Brader's father, Gene Jackson, will undergo surgery in Jackson,
Tenn., next Thursday for a recurrence of bladder cancer.
Alto Barb
Farmer's cousin, Vicki Dohrmann, a former choir member, suffered
a ankle fracture during a fall in her home this week. She underwent surgery
to repair her ankle. Soprano Jo Ann Jones' husband, Dr.
Bruce Jones, performed the surgery.
Our thoughts and prayers
are requested for these member of the Chancel Choir family.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/3: Choir President's Devotional
Below is Chancel Choir President Chris Kennedy's January
devotional. Comments should be directed to him at: clkhusker@aol.com
The President’s
Pen
“Mark My Words…….”
How many can remember
that phrase spoken so seriously by our parents? Better yet, how many can
remember repeating it to your children? Quite a few I’ll bet. This
warning often drew a line in the sand regarding our behavior or lack thereof,
or made us take note of a promise of some kind. We can use this charge
to focus on our worship experience and choir music to take heed of the
“words” of a song or creed. At times we find ourselves singing
for singing sake, without really taking the time to understand the content
of the words of the verses. As Kevin will say, “I know you are looking
for notes, but focus on the words too!” Take the words to one of
my favorite hymns, #421 in our hymnal, “Make Me a Captive Lord.”
I hate to use the term “oxymoron” to outline the first two
verses, but it best describes the intention of the author. Without having
to search for your notes, take a look at what I mean.
Make me a captive
Lord and then I shall be free.
Force me to render up my sword and I shall conqueror be.
I sink in life’s alarms, when by myself I stand.
Imprison me within thine arms, and strong shall be my hand.
My favorite is the
next verse and how those who sing it, pronounce the word “wind”
in the second line. The author is comparing our soul to the inner workings
of a watch or clock, in that we must have he master’s hand with
us to control our spiritual walk. The reference to the spring and chain
are key to this intention (winding a watch or pulling the chain on a Grandfather
clock).
My heart is weak and poor until it master find,
It has no spring of action sure, it varies with the wind.
It cannot freely move, till thou hast wrought its chain,
Enslave it with thy matchless love, and deathless it shall reign.
These are great words
to help us usher in the New Year. Without God’s winding, or setting
our pendulum in motion we cannot be free to live life in the Christian
way. It is my prayer for each of us to share a new beginning in our spiritual
journeys as we begin 2007. Mark my words .....
With God’s blessings on your daily walk with him,
Chris K.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/2: News / Cares and Concerns
It's Back To Work This Thursday
Our first rehearsal of the new year is this Thursday. We'll see
you in the Music Room at 7:30 p.m. There'll be plenty to do -- it's less
than six weeks before the Chancel Choir's big fund raising concert on
Feb. 18.
Cares and
Concerns
Baritone Jim Anderson continues to recover from a stroke he suffered
Friday (12/29) in Columbia, Mo. He remains in the intensive care unit
at University Hospital at the University of Missouri Medical Center in
Columbia. At mid-day today (1/2), Soprano Carleen Anderson reports that
Jim is alert and recognizes his family. There was a large bleed during
the stroke which has caused considerable damage to his ability to speak.
Jim has also suffered some paralysis which is believed to be reversible.
Carleen says that Jim will be moved to St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield
in a day or two depending on results of an MRI today.
Chancel
Choir Update 1/1: Cares and Concerns
Baritone Jim Anderson remains hospitalized today in intensive
care at University Hospital at the University of Missouri Medical Center
in Columbia, Mo. He continues to recover from a stroke suffered on Friday
and is expected to be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in St.
Louis sometime later this week. A note received from his family appears
below:
"Bless you all for your
prayers and continued support. My mom wanted me to thank all and give
you the following on today's progress. Jim had a much better day today
(1/1). The CT scan looked "promising" -- bleeding has stopped
in the brain, swelling is down, and if the MRI is good tomorrow, he will
be moved to a bed in the step-down unit or regular floor, I'm not sure,
but out of ICU. They are looking at probably being back home to St. Louis
with Jim in a rehabilitation facility by probably late this week. He did
have an episode around 3 this afternoon of high blood pressure and headache,
but it seems to be back under control. Slept a lot today, didn't want
to talk or communicate much, and was "kinda cranky", mostly
about eating the pureed food. His motor control seems stronger and he
sat up in a chair some. Keep praying. Christine"
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