Joan Brown

Music Notes May, 2012

Now You abide in us and we in You.
Now we are one with You and each other
Because of Your spirit and Your father’s love.
For we are children of God.

I am filled and inspired with the readings for the month of May. They are about us being entwined together with each other and ultimately, with God. Wow! Pretty special message! I recently read a devotion that shared about a man who read the Gospels for the first time and began to weep. “Asked why, he said, ‘I have just read about a man named Jesus, who went about doing good, and I realize that I just go about.’”

One of the most special attributes of Spirit of Joy members is that they don’t just “go about.” What a special family we are! I would like to especially thank our “family members” who are involved with choir, festival choir, instruments, contemporary worship leadership, administration, and overall support of music ministry. It is truly evident that you live in God’s love.

Special music in May includes Bruce Brown on clarinet, accompanied by Karen Zajac, and Bryce Harrison singing from The Messiah, also accompanied by Karen Zajac. You won’t want to miss those events at 8:15! For those of you who prefer a less traditional service, be sure to try the 9:45 service, led by Bryce and Brittany.

You are always welcome in our music groups!

Joan Brown, Music Director

Thursday Night Practice

Music Updates

The Spirit of Joy Music Ministry includes:

• a traditional choir at the 8:15 A.M. Sunday Service
  Meet Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
• Instrumentalists: If you have ever played an instrument (or still do), please gather with us to share our mutual interests in music. So far we have people interested in Appalachian music, "old standards," praise music, and basic musicianship. Newcomers are always welcome.
  Meet Thursdays at 5:00 P.M.

Please contact us at music@sojchurch.com if you have questions or would like more information.