1. CHOIR NOTES
Sept 16, 2009
Notes from Pastor Dave 7-8:30 PM
Rehearsal WELCOME TO CHOIR: a barbershop quartet
Schedule We extend a special wel- with a mix of tradi-
come to those of you who tional and new Christ-
1. He Reigns are with the choir for the mas music, character
2. O For A Thousand songs, and production
Tongues to Sing, ward to a new year of numbers.
HFPW, p30 ministry serving with you
3. Blessed Be the as leaders in worship,
Name which is a high calling and Christmas Dessert Thea- The Broadway-style
wonderful privilege. May tre - Four Tickets to musical follows the es-
4. The Power of Je-
sus’ Name the Lord help us to grow Christmas first rehearsal capades of an out-of-
in intimacy with Him, and next Wednesday work family performing
5. Like A River Glori-
may that intimate relation- been a long time since we group who find them-
ous
ship be reflected in the last offered a large-scale selves unexpectedly
6. Singing Psalms, spending Christmas in
Hymns & Spiritual beauty and impact of the dramatic musical produc-
music we use in worship. tion, and two years since a small rural town in
Songs to God
Thanks for joining the jour- we offered a Dessert Ohio, where the entire
7. You Gave Your family learns the impor-
Life Away ney! Theatre presentation.
Some of you have been tance of following
8. Let the Church
Rise asking when we might
ADDING TO OUR tackle such a project for their lives. By
9. Unto the King RANKS: September is a
10. Revelation Song great month to add new nounce such an undertak- turned the town upside
11. Enough members, and YOU are ing for this coming Christ- down and some of
our best recruiters. Choir mas season a fully- their own relationships
12. You’ve God His
is too good to just keep to staged musical which util-
Word
** Devotions & izes a large cast with
wealth and invite our sing- adult chorus and a teen that includes beginning
Prayer**
ing friends to come and choral ensemble, and and restoring a rela-
13. Alleluia, (Althouse—Red) get in on the music, fellow- which conveys vintage tionship with the Savior
14. The Power of ship, and spiritual growth. charm and a timeless mes- whose birth is being
Jesus’ Name Pass the word! Bring in celebrated.
sage. A few of you may
the singing army! recall this musical that
ANTHEM
OCEC used for our 1996 Casting for the drama cast
SCHEDULE Dessert Theatre produc- is nearly complete and
September tion: Four Tickets to rehearsals are underway.
20—The Power of Christmas Rehearsals for the adult
Jesus’ Name synopsis: chorus will be Wednes-
27—NO ANTHEM, days from 8:15-9:00pm
service music Set at the turn of the beginning Sept. 23, plus a
only century, a captivating rehearsal retreat at OCEC
October score blends ragtime, on Nov. 6-
parlor music, and even or 6 performances during
4—You Gave Your
Life Away

2. the week following Thanksgiv- CHOIR CALENDAR
ing that is, Dec. 3-6. Being part HIGHLIGHTS:
of the Christmas musical is cer-
tainly not a requirement for Adult Wed., Sept. 23, 8:15-9:00pm
Choir members, but we need ALL First rehearsal for the
of you who are willing and able! Christmas Musical Adult
Please consider signing on for Chorus
fun music, cool turn-of-the-century Fri-Sat, Nov. 6-7 Christmas
costumes, and the opportunity to Musical Rehearsal Retreat
present an entertaining holiday at OCEC
experience that illustrates the life Wed., Nov. 25, 7:00pm Thanks-
-transforming power of Jesus giving Eve Service
Christ.
Sun., Nov. 29, 2:30-5:30pm Four
Tickets rehearsal
Questions? Talk to me!
Tues., Dec. 1, 7-9:30pm Four Tick-
ets dress rehearsal
Wed., Dec. 2, 7-9:03pm Four Tick-
ets final dress rehearsal
CHOIR NOTES ON LINE: If you Thurs-Sun., Dec. 3-6 Dessert
Theatre performances of Four
Tickets to Christmas
new look! Remember that you
can always find our weekly Choir
Notes on line. Just go to
www.ocec.net and find the Minis-
most recent Choir Notes.
SUPPORT FOR OUR MISSION-
ARIES: Also on our website in
the Music section is a recent
video update from the young
missionary couple that our choir
supports: Kevin and Lisa Hoff-
man. Check it out! Janet Tre-
main will occasionally circulate an
offering plate to collect contribu-
tions toward our Choir share in
for giving so that the Hoffmans
can serve Christ in Bolivia.