Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Lent is an exciting time for Music at Joy!

As we move into our observation of Lent at Joy, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some of the many events that will be happening in the music ministry. First, on March 8 @ 6:00 p.m., Kim and Carol will lead a very personal Second Sunday Sings--Old Fashioned Hymn Sing--Songs of the Cross. Come, sing about the "Old Rugged Cross" and Calvary.

On March 21st the entire Music Ministry will be having a Lenten retreat to prepare for Easter Sunday and to grow together as a ministry. This would be a perfect time for you to attend and see if you would like to participate in some way. Email Rev. Carol (revcarol@joymcc.com) if you would like more information or a schedule for the day.

April 5th (Palm Sunday) will be a special day at Joy. Marsha Pino Stevens, one of our all-time favorite musicians, will be here to present a concert at 6:00 p.m. Bring all your friends--let's fill the sanctuary to hear this very special woman minister to us. Marsha will also sing special music for both the 9:30 and 11:30 services. Watch this blog for special news about Easter Sunday music.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Thank you to Sing for Joy!

What a blessing it was to be with Sing for Joy! for last week's Second Sunday Sings. I look forward to many more worship experiences as exciting as that one was. Thank you to all the members of Sing for Joy for your dedication and talent! We're glad God is using you in OUR midst! Don't forget! Next month we will be having an old-fashioned hymn sing of Songs of the Cross. Lent is almost upon us and it is a perfect time to meditate musically on the meaning of Calvary and the cross. Have a favorite? Make sure you send me an email so it can be included in our "songbook" for the night.

I'm also happy to announce that on April 5th @ 6:00 p.m. Marsha Pino-Stevens will be presenting worship in song at Joy. We're looking forward to welcoming her Palm Sunday as we start our Holy Week celebrations.

Won't you think about joining one of our musical groups. See the sidebar on the blog for information about some of the opportunities. We'd love to have you lift your voice with us at Joy!
Rev. Carol

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Welcome to this new adventure...

We have a wonderful team of folks making up God's choir at Joy! And God has been good and has blessed us with new musicians and new singers. There are exciting things coming our way! Don't miss the PraiseFest this Sunday evening at 6:00 featuring Sing for Joy and all the Praise and Worship musicians. Second Sunday Sings in March will be an old-fashioned hymn sing with the theme of "Songs of the Cross". This Lenten hymn sing will give us an opportunity to sing many of the old favorites about Calvary. Email me your favorites and I'll include them in our songsheet. I am so happy that you decided to click on the link that brought you to this place. We will watch the Music Ministry continue to develop throughout the following months.

JOY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH

2351 S. Ferncreek Avenue
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
407-894-1081


Rehearsal Schedule

Joy Celebration Choir--1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sing for Joy--Every Wednesday Evening: Instrumentalists at 6:30 p.m., entire team at 7:15 p.m.
Women of Spirit--ongoing rehearsal times to be determined