Small Choir--BIG SOUND!

If a choir director is really blessed---I'm talking about a bucket of blessings dumped on him---everything comes together in just the right way.  Everything seems to slide into proper alignment and the music seems to flow from the choir like he has always dreamed it would.

Of course, it helps if the choir has worked their tails off for eight weeks on the music!

Such was the case with the SSBC Worship Choir this past Sunday morning.  Palm Sunday.  We presented the Easter musical "Jesus Saves!"  The spirit of God was palpable as the choir related the story of Easter in song and spoken word.

Our choir is small.  Sixteen members strong.  But they sounded twice as big Sunday!  What a blessing to stand in front of them, wave my arms around, and pretend I had anything to do with that musical moment that was a true "God Thing".

I can tell you that our choir's Mission Statement was in full evidence Sunday:  "To lead the congregation of Springfield Southern Baptist Church into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by drawing them into an authentic worship experience, igniting passion for His purpose through musical excellence and lives that reflect the character of Christ."

I hope you enjoy this excerpt from the musical.

You know, I really am blessed.

Children's Choir Rocks!

One of the great joys in working in music ministry is seeing young people get involved with music. The children's choir at Springfield Southern Baptist Church is a good example of that joy!

On Palm Sunday, they presented two numbers, complete with choreography and all the awesome facial expressions and improvising you'd expect from a group of kids.  In other words, IT WAS FANTASTIC!  There were fifteen distinct personalities belting out those songs Sunday, for a large supportive, and enthusiastic crowd!

A huge thanks to all the adult workers involved in Children's Church and the choir.  Theirs is a huge responsibility, and no small amount of work!  And they are really good at it!

Enjoy the video below of these folks in action!