Fresh Air

Here at MPBC, we have what I consider to be a massive worship and music ministry. It includes everything from a children's choir to a full-on recording program where we're a month and a half away from releasing our 3rd album.  We have several teams of musicians and singers and an awesome worship choir who love doing what they do.  Sometimes within these things however, it's certainly nice to give an area of our ministry a breath of fresh air.

Recently, we wanted to bring new life into the way we do our weekly choir practices.  In the past, choir practice was 45 minutes to an hour of banging out parts and harmonies and putting a polish on blending 30 voices together as one.  As nice as the final product can be, it can become a bit stale week after week.  So, last night, we attempted a new idea that Pastor Brad came up with.  Choir practice was a time of worship.  Guess what?....it was awesome. 

The first 5-10 minutes was spent working on new material, then we did something we never get the chance to do as a large church; we got into groups and prayed.  We prayed for each other and for our church.  Pastor Brad lead us in prayer and the Spirit of God was tangible. If only I had a picture!   After that, to practice the songs for the upcoming Sunday, we had a time of worship.  We had a lead singer, 2 acoustic guitars and a guy on a djembe.  Nothing complicated or complex.  Nothing huge.  It was a small and intimate time.  We sang, we prayed and read scripture.  It was clear to see that people genuinely enjoyed their time in choir practice.   From now on, this is what we go for.  Not only are we being productive in getting parts right, but we're spending time with Jesus.  

So if you think you may be interested in choir and want to give it a shot, come up and join us on Wednesday nights in the Reach Center right after service.  We would be delighted to have you!

Peace,

Justin