Here's he schedule for practices for the next few weeks. Remember it is very very important that you attend these rehearsals. Not only does it serve to reinforce our learning, but it gives Pastor Sean and the worship band a much better sense of what to expect from us. See you there!

• 3/31- Wed. rehearsal - like usual- 6:30-8pm (Choir Rm.)
• 4/1- Thurs. "dress" rehearsal for Easter morning - VERY IMPORTANT! 7-8:30pm (Sanctuary)
• 4/4- Sun. rehearsal - 6:15am (starts in Choir Rm.). We have 3 services on Easter Morning and we will be singing at all three of them. The times are 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00. You will need to plan to stay through the end of each service. We will not be on stage whole time, but we will sing at the end of the service so be prepared.
• 4/15- FreedMen rehearsal - 8pm-10pm (Sanctuary)

As a reminder... here are the additional Choir rehearsals for Christmas Eve 2009!  Please make every attempt to be at all rehearsals!

-Tuesday, Nov. 24^th 6:30-8pm (this rehearsal will replace that week’s Wednesday rehearsal, 11/25, b/c we will have a Thanksgiving Eve service instead)

-Thursday, Dec. 10^th 6:30-8pm

-Thursday, December 17^th 6:30-8pm

-Wednesday, December 23^rd 6:30-8:30pm (a normal rehearsal date, but will be longer than usual)

*Also, Sean would like to create a time on Sunday mornings to allow for more practicing.  If you are able to, please jump into these brief rehearsals after the 9am (new service times start Nov. 29th) worship time in Choir room.

-December 6th

-December 13th

-December 20th

Please let me know if you have any questions!

-Anna Marie

WELCOME TO WORSHIP CHOIR (to our new choir members) & WELCOME BACK TO WORSHIP CHOIR (to all those returning)!!!  We are excited to begin another awesome year with such an awesome group!

***TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE SONGS ON THIS WEBSITE FOR PRACTICING, YOU MUST FIRST GET A PASSWORD FROM MARK.  EMAIL mkruger@cfwebtools.com ASAP! 

DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK:

1.       Sunday worship singing starts this Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13^th w/ warm-ups @ 9am & worship in the 9:30 & 11:30 services. 

2.       ***This Sunday before warm-ups, we will have a FREE BREAKFAST @ 8:30am in Choir Room, 003- several ladies from church would like to bless the Choir & Worship Team w/ breakfast for your 1^st week back, so please plan to come a little early @ 8:30am – for a delicious breakfast & time of fellowship!  You don’t want to miss it!

3.   The SET LIST for Sunday mornings will be emailed to you on Tuesdays (sometimes Wednesdays).  But it will also be posted on this website on the left side of the homepage.

4.       Colors for Sunday, 9/13- BLACK & WHITE- solid black or white on top is best, but patterns are ok, too.  Everyone will wear black on bottom.

We look forward to seeing you all this Sunday as we begin a wonderful year together! :)

Hi Choir!

Pastor Sean asked me to remind everyone of our upcoming dates to be aware of:

*Saturday, August 29th / 9-11am --- CHOIR AUDITIONS

*Wednesday, September 9th / 7-8:30pm --- WEDNESDAY REHEARSALS RESUME

*Sunday, September 13th / 9am-12:15pm --- SUNDAY WORSHIP RESUMES

If you are not able to be at one of these events, please let us know through emailing / calling Anna Marie @ aadams@trinityomaha.com / 330.5724, x.3392.  Thank you! :)

Also, just a reminder that for Choir Auditions we would like everyone to attend & participate in the audition process for those auditioning.  Please let me know if you won’t be able to go, otherwise we will assume you will be there.  It’s very important to Pastor Sean that as many as possible are there.  If you know anyone who should be in Choir, please send them our way!!  We have 3 people interested so far… but we’d love many more!! :)

Hi Choir!

*We do have rehearsal this Wednesday, 4/22.  We have a new song this weekend, in addition to “You Lifted Me Out” from Easter, so practice is so important. :)

*We need as many of you there on Sunday as possible!  Last Sunday, there were many we missed… only 22 people (2^nd) & 25 people (3^rd) in Choir.  We’ve gotta keep the momentum from big weeks like Easter, so we need each one of you!  If at all possible, please plan to sing this week & the weeks remaining thru May (remember, we take the summer off).

*Colors- Earth Tones

If you have any questions/comments, feel free to email me.

Thanks!

-Anna Marie

Hi Team!

This Sunday is Palm Sunday! J

Sean told me that everyone should know that you are doing “My Only Crown (Fairest Lord Jesus)” this weekend, 4/5.  He also said that he talked about doing it all 3 services (in addition to doing that next week for Easter too).  He also mentioned that you all talked about coming to rehearsal this Thursday night, 4/2, to go through “My Only Crown (Fairest Lord Jesus)”.  If this is new news to any of you, I am sorry… but here are the details more concisely: & if at all possible, please come this Thursday!!

*Wednesday Practice- normal 7-8:30pm

*Thursday Practice- 7:15 - 8pm

*Sunday Practice- 7:15am (singing all 3 services)

*Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow & White… solids, no patterns…please although worship team can wear black (like usual)

àThe other request that we have is if people would be able to bring something to share for breakfast for this Sunday?  We are providing breakfast for next week, so if everyone can bring a little something this week, that would help greatly!!  As we have done before, please email me if you would like to bring one of the following: 1. Fruit / 2. Casserole / 3. Bread/Donuts/Rolls / 4. Juice / 5. Other

Hi Choir!

This Sunday, we are introducing 1 new song to the congregation:  "Sing, Sing, Sing."  It should be available on the website this week.  So, please be listening to them!

This Sunday, we are also introducing our worship logo:  REAL Worship.  We are very excited about this!  Because of this, we are asking that all the Choir would be in BLACK & WHITE.  So, please pass the word! 

We will have awesome REAL Worship coffee mugs available in the Resource Center (for $6) this Sunday & T-Shirts will be being ordered in the near future.

5 things to know:  

1. This Sunday (and the next 2 weeks also), after 3^rd Service worship, there will be a rehearsal for the Christmas Eve songs in the Choir Room.  Anyone who is available should come  It’s not mandatory, but close to it, if you can make it.  This came about last night @ Choir when some people mentioned there are only 2 more Wednesday rehearsals before Christmas Eve (not including the Rehearsal on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, 7:30-9pm) & would like to have more time to practice.  Even if you know your parts, but you are able to go, please do!  Here are the details: Sunday, Dec. 7^th, 14^th, & 21^st after 3^rd Service worship thru the end of the service, Room 003.

2.  Since there are only 2 more rehearsals on Wednesday nights, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND!!!

3.  If you are interested in hosting an Emotionally Healthy Spirituality group, please let me know by Dec. 12^th.  I need your name, address, email, phone # & day/time you prefer to host.

4.  The colors are Earth tones for this weekend

5. The Set List is posted in the Choir website.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

-Anna Marie (for Sean)

Hi Choir,

I just want to bring you in the loop that Christmas Eve is WEDNESDAY, 12/24.  Service times will be 3:00, 4:30 & 6:00pm.  I would prepare to be @ church by 1:30pm, but I need to get that confirmed by Pastor Sean.

*Also, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!  CHRISTMAS EVE REHEARSAL WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 12/23 FROM 7:30-9PM.  IT IS IMPARITIVE THAT EVERYONE IS THERE, SO PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.  The Worship Band will be there @ 6:30pm to rehearse, but the Choir only needs to come from 7:30-9pm.

Any questions, please let me know.

More info to come… J

If you know of someone who is interested in joining Choir this year, it's not too late!  Please direct them to Anna Marie through email or phone @ amadams@trinityomaha.com or 330.5724, x. 3392.  I would love to keep adding to our group!  We will be taking applications through the week of Nov. 9th.

Thanks!

Hello Wonderful Choir Members!!

I hope you are all doing well!  We are getting excited for the fall with a new intern (Nick Evans), BJ Keen continuing his internship for another 6 months, and Worship Choir starting up!!  It’s all very exciting!

I just want to remind you about the dates coming up that are important to know.  Everyone should have received a letter in the mail a couple weeks ago… but in case you have forgotten or misplaced it, here they are below.  (Although I know everyone probably posted it on their refrigerator or framed it, or something like that. ;)

*Wednesday, September 3^rd from 7-8:30pm in the Choir Room (Prayer & Fellowship)

*Saturday, September 6^th from 9am-11am in the Choir Room, 003 (Choir Auditions)

*Wednesday, September 17^th from 7-8:30pm in the Choir Room (Official Kick Off w/ New Members)

*Please let me know if there are any dates you won’t be able to make! J

Thanks a ton!! 

-Anna Marie Adams

Hey Everyone,

The Keith’s baby is here! J  Sean and Lisa are doing well, and Lisa is at home. 

 Here are the results of our Poll:

Results: 

Name: Callan Jace Cash Keith

Born: 6.27.08

Hair: dark brown

Eyes: blue

Weight: 6lb 13oz

The winner is…. (a tie)

Jill Fischer & Ali Lawler with 2 answers right (or the closest).  Congrats! J

1. What will the baby's first name be?

2. What date will the baby be born?

3. What color hair will he have?

4. What color eyes will he have?

5. How much will he weigh?

Email me with your answers and I will keep track.  The person with the most answers correct will get a prize! :)

-Anna Marie (amadams@trinityomaha.com)

Sean has made a request for the Choir to sing for ALL services this weekend, 5/25/08.  WOOHOO! J  I know you are all thrilled! J  Well, honestly I hope you are… the reason is that Sean would like to have you all up there for the special to add to the morning! And it’s the last time you’ll be singing till fall!! L  So, please plan to be in the Choir Room, ready to warm up @7:00am!!!  The worship team will be coming @6:30am, and then you all will come up and join us to run through the song.

*COLORS:  Please wear BLACK & WHITE this weekend, instead of Potlucks Colors.  It will look sharper with the background.

BREAKFAST, we want to bless you all and thank you for your service to the team!! 

We will be providing:

·         Ham, egg & cheese casserole (feeds 35 people)

·         fruit salad (1 gallon)

·         coffee/water

If anyone else would like to bring juice, donuts, muffins, fruit, etc. you are welcome to!  Please let me know, but no pressure. 

Thanks!

-Anna Marie

Here are some thoughts from Sean.  *Please email/call me, Anna Marie, so that I know who has read this (and who will be singing Sunday) for better communication!!

*Jake Adams will be leading worship this weekend, 5/18/08

*Sean will be here, and will lead the Choir special, “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” with you all.

*Please come @ 8:30am on Sunday, 5/18/08, to learn vocals for the special song, “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher!”  This way, Sean will be able to teach everyone before the 2^nd & 3^rd services.  *Mark posted the song on the website, so be sure to learn it!

*Also, please let me know if you are planning to sing on Sunday, so that I can get a count for Sean!  As many people as possible will be helpful!!  I only have 14 responses right now... :(

Thanks!

-Anna Marie (for Sean)

In case you missed it last night…

·         I just want to confirm with you that the colors for this weekend will be (as scheduled) BLUES of different hues with Khaki on bottom.  ALSO, Sean has added PINKS & PURPLES to the colors for this weekend.  These are the colors we are using for the Mother’s Day theme.  So, feel free to wear any of the 3 colors!  Thanks!

·         We will not have Choir next Wednesday, May 14^th.  Sean will be out of town, but also no children’s ministry will be available due to Connection Point not meeting.

               -->Choir will still sing on the following Sunday, May 18^th! J

·         As a reminder, Choir will not meet during the summer.  So, the last dates for the spring will be:  Wednesday, May 21^st & Sunday, May 25^th.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Hey Choir!

We are going to cancel Choir for tonight, Wednesday 4.30.08.

***Please be praying for Sean.  He broke his (ring) finger (very vital for guitar playing) over the weekend! L  He has a very busy week, even a Sean Keith Band show in SD, so it’s not good timing.  Pray for his healing & a decrease in pain.

We are still singing on Sunday, 5.4.08, so we

Hey Everyone!

FYI... the last days of Choir for Spring will be:

Last Wednesday- MAY 21^st

Last Sunday- MAY 25^th

If you haven’t heard, we will be taking the summer off.

I would guess we will start again in September, but I will have to get more info from Sean on the exact dates.

Thanks! J -Anna Marie (for Pastor Sean)

What a day yesterday!  I'll have to say, in the 9 years I've directed choirs at Trinity, I've never felt more excitement than this Easter.  I am so proud of every one of you.  We had some that got sick last minute and others who left town, and yet you stepped it up and sang your hearts out!  Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

Also, thank you to all who brought food on Sunday.  What a feast!  I now know where to go when I'm hungry and have no food.  :)

Remember we have off this Wednesday night, 3/26.  Enjoy your family and come back the following Wednesday to hear my new vision for our future.  I think you'll be as excited as I am. 

*We will be singing this Sunday, 3/30.  Please come for 2nd & 3rd services and warm-ups @9am! (Colors are: potluck of colors... whatever you'd like to wear, within the dress code).

Have a great week!  Love to you all!!

**Sorry Choir, YOU DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER PRACTICE TONIGHT, as I said on the first email today.  I copied the email I had sent to the Worship Team, and unfortunately forgot to remove that!!  Please, no need to come tonight to any rehearsal!! J 

***Please don’t forget… BE HERE @ 7AM FOR PRAYER/WARM-UPS ON SUNDAY, 3/16!!  GO TO THE CHOIR RM. 1^st!!!

 *Next Sunday is Easter!  Be here @ 6:30am for warm-ups!! Go to the Choir Rm. 1^st!!

SUNDAY, 3/16, colors are: Black & White (black on bottom) // Special: “King of Glory” 

SUNDAY, 3/23, colors are: SOLID Pastel Tops (black on bottom)  // Specials: "Oh Happy Day" & "Happy Day"

 *If you want to bring food to share this Sunday (or Easter) please let me know.  We are still in need of some items (beverages (not coffee), a casserole, fruit).  Please let me know though!! J

*If you signed up to bring something, please don’t forget. J  If you are bringing a hot dish, you can put it in the main kitchen (fellowship hall) oven to keep it warm until after 1^st service.  I will have it labeled/reserved.

THANK YOU!!! JJ

-Anna Marie

We will be having an Easter / Palm Sunday Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12th (not Thursday, March 20th, as originally mentioned).  The time will be 7-8:30ish, as usual (be prepared to stay a little later than 8:30pm, please).

*Please make every effort to be at Choir that night, next Wednesday, 3/12, because the worship team & media team will be there as well.  If you have a conflict please let Anna Marie know asap!

Be ready for all three specials: "King of Glory," "Oh Happy Day," and "Happy Day."

PIZZA NIGHT *donations optional

Oct. 10^th @ 6:30pm

We will have pizza & pop in the Choir Room for all in Choir who would like to have some time for community (& food!) :)  Please let Anna Marie know if you are planning to go, so that we can get a good count!  Some have already responded! YEAH!

Fireside chat about the upcoming auditions.

Have a great week everyone!  Thanks for being such a great community of people.  I count it a priviledge to lead with you.  Continue to read Mark's posts.  They're great!  Also, remember we don't have choir this week so enjoy a free night and we'll reconvene next Wednesday.