A Message From Joel

May  2012

Hello all,

A friend just sent me a very interesting quote: "You know you've succeeded in making God after yourself, when God hates everything you hate." Strong words, but it goes along with what our pastors sometimes say, "Don't ask God to bless what you are doing, ask God to help you do what He is blessing." As we serve God at Faith through our words and deeds, I am strengthened by our continual commitment to seek what God is blessing. This May, we will be strengthening fellow Christians by assisting in others' worship, we will be having fellowship time through end-of-year celebrations, both for Children's Choir, and other groups at Faith, and we will continue to celebrate the most important miracle of all - Jesus' resurrection! May we always be "Easter People," pointing always to the Risen Savior through our words and actions.

We survived April! Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter were wonderful celebrations this year, and I'm very thankful for everyone who helped make those services come to life. Looking ahead to May, we have some great things coming up then, as well.

May 6, the Adult Choir is traveling to Parker to assist in the worship of the start-up LCMC church, Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church. Interestingly, Craig Lanning, the pastor who leads our issues-based small groups, will be subbing for their regular pastor that day, Dave Fisher. 

May 13, the Children's Choir will be singing a special song for the last time this season.

May 20 is a very special day! We are having an "All-Sing" Special Music time at the late service! Some choir members will be sharing what they feel is special about singing in choir. Then, YOU will be invited to join them for a very easy, no-rehearsal song. So, if you've ever sung in a choir before, but haven't at Faith, I'd love to see you come join us!

May 20 is also a good day for me, because in the afternoon, I will be giving an Organ Recital at Church of the Ascension, in Denver, at 6th and Gilpin. The organ there is a very special instrument, because it is (almost) brand new! The organ is of a relatively modest size, and I think a project of that size would be suitable for Faith LC, when the time is right. I will also be premiering a piece of music by my friend, Chip Michael, that day. I hope many of you can make it to see me!

Finally, plan to be a part of a brand new group, the Intergenerational Music Ensemble. We will be meeting weekly (or so, TBA), over the summer. Parents, bring your kids! Kids, bring your grandparents! Grandparents, bring your children and grandchildren! I want this to be a less-formal group where we meet and have a light dinner, and do some singing and playing that will be accessible for all. Please talk to me if you are interested.

JB

 

WE NEED YOUR OLD STUFF!
 

I am running a “Junk Band” class for the Summer School happening here in June! If you’d like to donate any of the following, I’d be very thankful.

  • Plastic Containers of any size—from small coffee containers and Tupperware to huge water jugs or 5-gallon buckets—either with lids or without.
  • Metal objects—brake drums, old wrenches, lengths of chain, etc., etc.
  • Small beads
  • Newspaper
  • Cardboard
  • Duct tape!

Please bring your donations starting May 20!

 

Selections from Joel's Recitals are available on the links below. Enjoy!