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Psalms for Lent

February 18, 2010 in Music & Worship by WNG

ashwed
It is hard to believe, but I write this on February 18th, and Ash Wednesday is now past. One of my favorite services is the 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. communion that I shared with 28 of you on the Morning of the 17th. (David and John had even larger numbers from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and from 6:00-7:00 p.m.)

In the course of that service I shared the Holy Communion 5 times. As I recall I served as many as 8 people and as few as two, plus myself.

Before serving, I shared a Psalm with each group, and I found a Lenten Message in each of them:
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Pictures of the Christmas Lovefeast 2009

December 25, 2009 in Music & Worship, Pictures by WNG

Morning Star
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CLICK HERE FOR A PICTURE GALLERY BY BILL RAY, III.

These pictures are really special. There are 34 in all. Hover your mouse over the larger image to choose an even bigger size.

More than 1800 people attended our two Lovefeasts. Attendance at the first was 1,054. Merry Christmas!

Band plays at Creekside Terrace

December 8, 2009 in Music & Worship by Band

The band had the pleasure playing at Creekside Terrace Monday night for a mini-concert of Advent and Christmas Chorales. Thank you to all played and Marie for directing. Please see this link for pictures from the event compliments of our roadie photographer, Jane Wynne.

Burning the Mortgage

May 24, 2009 in Announcements, Music & Worship, Recognition by WNG

Burning the Mortgage

Click on the picture for a larger version. Participants include, from left to Right, the Pastor; Bill Sides, Jr., Chair of the Trustees; Joe Jarvis, Co-Chair of the Finance Committee; Bill Byrd, Co-Chair of the Building Committee; Patrick Linville, Co-Chair of the Finance Committee, and Gary Miller, Chair of the Building Committee. Not pictured is John Cox, serving Chair of the Elders.

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Band Practice resumes February 15

January 21, 2009 in Announcements, Music & Worship by Band

Beginning (4 p.m.) and regular band (5 p.m.) practice resumes Sunday, Feb. 15. New band members are welcome. Beginning band members should contact the director, Marie Hines. The following is the tenative band playing and practice schedule for the spring.

Sun. January 25 Prelude 1st Service No Practice
Sun. February 1 Prelude 1st Service No Practice
Sun. February 8 Prelude 1st Service No Practice
Sun. February 15 Prelude 1st Service Beginning & Regular Practice
Sun. February 22 Prelude 1st Service Beginning & Regular Practice
Sun. March 1st Prelude Both Services Beginning & Regular Practice
Sun. March 8th Prelude 1st Service, Beginning & Regular Practice
Sun. March 15th Prelude 1st Service Rounds
Sun. March 22nd Prelude 1st Service Beginning & Regular Practice
Sun. March 29 Prelude 1st Service No Practice
Sun. April 5 (Palm Sunday) Prelude Both Services Beginning & Regular Practice
Thursday, April 9 Prelude to Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Friday, April 10 Prelude to Good Friday Lovefeast
Sunday, April 12 Easter Resurrection Service

Band rounds – a joyful time!

November 24, 2008 in Announcements, Music & Worship, Seniors by Band

Band rounds on Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2008. Starting at the Elms where our former flute player Clarence now lives; then to South Fork Retirement Center, home to band members mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law; next to Kelly and Donna, giving Kelly chance to direct us again; concluding at the Livingood’s – a joyful day! Thank you Jane for taking pictures. For more pictures please see: http://jkt.smugmug.com/Band

New Choir Members Wanted

October 22, 2008 in Announcements, Music & Worship by chancelc

If you are interested in learning more about our choirs at New Philadelphia please read the following information submitted by one of our talented singers.
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