December 7th Updates
Important NEW update. Please note that John has made a change to our Dates for Lessons in Carols. The Service times for December 11th and 12th are 6:30 PM, not 7:00 PM. Please be in the choir room robed and ready both evenings at 5:45 PM. Note that there will be an instrumental prelude beginning at 6:15. You might want to tell invited guests to arrive by 6:00.
The countdown to Lessons & Carols continues! No more practices before Dress Rehearsal on December 10th. Please be robed and seated in the chapel at 7 PM. John will be practicing with the instruments at 6:15-7.
There will be a short rehearsal Wednesday, December 17th to prepare for our Christmas Eve service. The choir is singing December 24th at 5:00. Stay tuned for what time we will need to be robed and ready that evening.
Put December 21st (2 P.M.) on your calendar for our Christmas Party. The Turners have graciously offered to host our choir family in their home. Address below.
Housekeeping notes:
Please note that our special Choir access code has changed. The new code to access the door on the West side by the church office for special events is 7777*.
It has been noted that choir members are using their handouts exclusively and not paying attention to the monitors. Please be sure to check which hymn verses are being projected to confirm we are singing with the congregation.
There are several members of our choir who have allergies to fragrances which can make it difficult to sing if an adjacent member is wearing cologne. Please refrain from using fragrances before rehearsals and performances.
1) Sunday, December 7th; Choir will sing “A Babe is Born in Bethlehem” at both services. Please be robed and ready at 7:45.
2) December 10th - Dress rehearsal for Christmas “Lessons in Carols”. We’ll be meeting in the Chapel, robed and ready at 7:00PM for pictures and practice with the instruments.
3) December 11th and 12th - “Lessons in Carols”. Please put these dates on your calendars and let your friends know to be there early, as the Prelude music begins at 6:15. The service is at 6:30 PM both nights, choir needs to be in the choir room robed and ready at 5:45. We are excited that Jan Fulford will be accompanying us!
4) December 21st is our Choir Christmas Party for members and spouses at 2:00 PM. Many thanks to the Turners for hosting! Their address is 5312 S. 44th Street, Rogers, AR 72758. Ann and Ritchie have put together a sign-up sheet for food. Tip / lessons learned from previous parties at the Turners. Don’t eat before you come. There are some great cooks among us.
5) December 31st: No Choir Rehearsal
Please keep the following members of our choir family in your prayers:
Please pray for peace for Jacque and her family in the passing of her mother.
JR had a good report from his heart catheter procedure. Grateful for answered prayers.
Jim Parr was with us watching Wednesday rehearsal after his MRI to evaluate a growth on his shoulder. Continue to pray for strength and healing for Jim.
Please pray for our president, Ann that she recovers quickly from her illness.
Please pray that all participating in Lessons & Carols stay healthy as we prepare for this important opportunity to worship and share Jesus with those in our community who may not know Christ.
James’ wife Cindy needs prayers as she deals with pain after her knee surgery.
Please pray for Mercy and her family. We miss her being with us. Mercy also requested prayers for her friend Linda (Fort Smith) who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Sandy asked that we continue praying for her brother Steve, who is wrestling with several issues.
Ritchie, her brother Bud and their families need our prayers for strength and comfort as his health continues to fail.
The Pierce’s ask for continued prayers for 14-year old Will who is struggling with vision issues related to his brain tumor.
Please continue to pray for healing and strength for Gail’s husband, Bill.
Please pray that the injection treatment for John’s vocal cords will be approved by insurance.
Tom Ginn will be having Hip replacement surgery February 5th. Please pray for relief from his pain in the meantime.