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My wife was getting into the "White Whale" (the affectionate name for our minivan) to take the kids to our homeschool co-op. She was feeling under the weather, but was pushing herself to go anyway.
"Lean in to your community" I said to her as I closed her door. In the three hours of this co-op, she teaches one class, then assists in a second class, and finally has a moms support group for the third hour. I was thinking she could have her fellow moms carry some of the weight since she wasn't feeling great.
As I walked back into the house, that phrase lingered in my mind... "Lean in to your community." I thought about all the worship leaders and teams who will be planning to serve their congregations this weekend. Choosing songs, thinking of segues, crafting arrangements, practicing parts, leaning songs, investing in prayer.
We do so much of that on our own. Solo.
We push through our feelings and our situations. We trudge. Our teams trudge. We have moments of brilliant revelation and exhilarating creativity and find "the perfect song!!" We hit...or miss.
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But what would it look like if as a habit, we would lean in to our community? If we would ask for help?
"Hi Sean, listen man, I'm trying to get some songs together for this week, but I'm stuck! I have 3 but I need 2 more. (or I have 15 and need to whittle down) Can you give me some suggestions? Have there been any songs running through you this week?"
"Hi Greta, I'm feeling really heavy about this situation I'm in and am having a hard time getting myself ready for leading this weekend. Can you pray with me?"
"What's up John? So can we get together about 45 minutes before rehearsal and get creative with the arrangement on the new song for this week?"
"Hey Pat, I've been leading the last 7 weeks and was wondering if you would lead next weekend. I could help you with the planning and stuff, but I think it'd be really great to have you lead. You into it?"
"Hey Sarah, can you lead the devotional at rehearsal this week? I'd love for you to bring something from your own quiet times to share with us!"
"Hi Pete, I'm not sure what to do with the recordings for the songs. I mean, I get that we're supposed to listen to them before rehearsal. It's just I don't know how I'm supposed to use them. Can you help?"
"Hey Gregory, I'm totally drummerless this weekend. Does your church have someone you could loan me for the weekend?"
You get the idea. Don't solo. Combo. "May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. - Romans 15:5-6
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 WORSHIP & TRAINING EVENTS
How you can get training!
breathing room...a Night to Worship (Monday, November 10 at 7:00 PM) This is not a just a "Night of Worship" but rather it's a "Night TO Worship." Unstructured. Flowing. Spacious. 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. The host church sponsors it, so you can attend for free. This one will be held at the Ephrata First United Methodist Church. Click for details.
The Worship Link Values & Perceptions Workshop ( Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9:00 AM to noon plus optional lunch) Check www.theworshiplink.com for details.
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WORSHIP LEADER GATHERINGS
How you can get connected!
Harrisburg Alliance of Worship Leaders (November 15 at 9:00 AM at Living Water Community 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 (November 3 at 6:30-7:30 AM, first Monday of each month)
Coffee up with other worship leaders. Great conversations. Encouragement. Friendship. Details.
Lititz One (November 5 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 (November 6 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 (November 6 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.
The Church Collective: Philadelphia Connect Group ( TBA)
This is a yet-forming group in the Philly area. Click here for details. Your town! Do you want us to help you start one in your area? We're game! Just email dave@adlibmusic.com.
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