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In the middle of your day. When you're too busy to stop. When the pressure of the moment is all you can feel. When your dryness defines you. When you're lacking in zeal in serving the Lord. When temptation is way too close. When you can't see the joy set before you. When no one can see or hear you. When no one judges how cool or lame your song choice is (or when you think no one is judging your choice). When you're feeling the daily grind you to a halt. #seewhatididthere?
"Any good time at all," to date myself and quote an old Imperials lyric.
Many of those of us in worship ministry have taken our vacation already this summer (what's a full band?!). But have you taken a praise vacation? Today?
This is a phrase I learned from veteran worship leader Kent Henry. "Praise Vacation." It might be a minute, it might be an hour. But just slip into another dimension, another reality, a happy place, an oasis, a holy meeting place with the Lord! Simply turn your heart to Him in the middle of your afternoon and bless Him, set your focus on Him, unleash your song to Him.
Maybe you can take out your instrument and just sing and play to the Lord. Right now. Or close your eyes and begin to think about His goodness, His faithfulness, His love, His provision...
This practice, this habit is what will keep your heart in the race. Check this newspaper clipping from July 1987:
And this brother is still going strong! Are you in? Right now. Come on, it'll be refreshing! :-D
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I'd love to hear from you! How was it? (just respond to this email)
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WORSHIP & TRAINING EVENTS
How you can get training!
breathing room...a Night to Worship (Sunday, August 10 at 7:00 PM) This is not a just a "Night of Worship" but rather it's a "Night TO Worship." Linger in song and allow God to speak to your heart. Celebrate God's faithfulness. Fellowship with like-hearted friends. On the 10th of every month. This one will be held at Ephrata First United Methodist Church. Click for details.
The Worship Link(Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 AM to noon)
Join Matt Goss and other local instructors as we learn together. Stay tuned to http://www.theworshiplink.com/ for details.
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WORSHIP LEADER GATHERINGS
How you can get connected!
Harrisburg Alliance of Worship Leaders (September 6 at 9:00 AM at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church)
Every other month, worship leaders in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas gather to enrich, educate, and encourage each other. Visit us on Facebook! Details.
First Mondays at Prince Street (August 4 at 6:30-7:30 AM, first Monday of each month)
Coffee up with other worship leaders. Great conversations. Encouragement. Friendship. Details.
Lititz One (August 6 at noon) On the first Wednesday of each month, worship leaders in Lititz gather for lunch and to encourage each other. Join us at noon at Beijing Szechwan. Details.
Ephrata Guild (August 7 at noon) On the first Thursday of each month, worship leaders in Ephrata gather for lunch and to encourage each other. Join us at noon at La Borimex. Details.
Strasburg Cadence (August 7 at 6:00 PM) On the first Thursday of each month, worship leaders in and around Strasburg gather for dinner and to encourage each other. Join us from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Pizza City. Details.
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COACHING
How you can get help!
Coaching MomentsA moment in time with a seasoned coach who will listen well, speak into your situation and life, and give you new energy to tackle your challenge can make all the difference. Available either via Skype or in person. Click for details. Worship Team Retreat "What Dave presented was practical, timely, and God-inspired - we are still talking about what an awesome time we had together!" When is your team going to say this? Hire us. Rehearsal Coaching Whether it's your worship band, garage band, or touring band, you can have Ad Lib Music come to a rehearsal and help you get to the next level! Schedule a date here.
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Ánimo!
Dave Helmuth
In simple love and pure devotion to Jesus, we are eradicating isolation and burnout so that leaders bear much fruit!
Email: dave@adlibmusic.com
Phone - 717.468.6428
www.AdLibMusic.com
Ánimo: courage, refresh, transform, bring to life, encourage, inspire, intentionally cheer up,
come on, it's not far now!
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