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Leadership Resources
for the Small Church Choir
SUMMER 2002
A lot is happening these days at Lillenas Publishing Company. New ideas, new products, new
concepts for ministry are constantly being discussed and implemented, and the result is that
we think we’re providing materials for your congregation that are truly helpful. One of the best
things going on currently is our recommitment to providing music and resources for the smaller
choir. Now, we’ve always been known for this, but lately we made a decision to publish even
more on a regular basis. With every release period, we think you’ll be able to find several things
that would benefit small choirs or even those who simply have limited rehearsal time and need
something that can be worked up quickly.
Marty Parks We’ve been at this Easy 2 Excel concept for about seven years now, and just in case you
missed them, here are some of our most popular choral collections, musicals, and songbooks
from Easy 2 Excel and Easy 2 Excel Flexible. Call us or visit your local music supplier to see and hear any of
these exciting works.
General Choral Collections JOY IN THIS PLACE (MC-98)
TREASURES (MB-724) GLORIOUS JOY! (MC-521)
PRAISE AND WORSHIP FAVORITES (MB-743) HIS NAME IS JESUS (MC-514)
WE EXALT THEE (MB-819) HE’S STILL THE KING OF KINGS (MC-504)
BRING US BACK (MB-867) LIGHT OF THE WORLD (MC-529)
WONDERFUL NAME (MC-95)
Songbooks
MIGHTY IS OUR GOD (MB-797) Easter Musicals
HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN (MB-842) THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER (ME-49)
ANCIENT OF DAYS (MB-866) BECAUSE HE LIVES (AC-2012)
GLORIOUS CROSS (AC-2021)
Christmas Musicals REDEEMING LOVE (ME-53)
A SONG WAS BORN AT CHRISTMAS (MC-534) RESURRECTION HOPE (AC-2015)
New this year! JESUS CHRIST IS LORD (ME-50)
BETHLEHEM’S LIGHT (MC-91)
As always, I hope you enjoy this issue of The Communiqué. Thanks for allowing us to be partners with you
in ministry.
tions, and anthems; back issues of ten to, and then return them. The
periodicals and other choir-related more your members experience, the
publications—all these can be stronger your organization will be.
made available for your choir mem- You never know when someone
A Resource Library for your choir bers to check out and review. Try to else will discover a song that you
can be a valuable addition to your establish a location where these can overlooked, or when someone else
ministry tools. Demo recordings; be housed, and then encourage will conceive an idea that never oc-
single copies of musicals, collec- your choir members to look at, lis- curred to you.
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What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Summertime is often a season for 5) Check the condition of the creativity. Maybe you could read a
regrouping and planning. We’re already pianos and organs in the church. Likely book on a subject that you know
into the summer, but it’s not too late to some will need tuning or other repairs. nothing about. This could lead you to a
consider these suggestions while, as The usual fluctuation of indoor new friendship with someone in your
they say, the living is easy: temperatures during the summer choir or congregation who is an expert
1) Find time to visit with each of months can wreak havoc on a musical on this.
your choir members. Maybe it’s over instrument. 10) Find 12 hymns or worship
lunch or dinner, or perhaps simply over 6) Prepare your schedule of choir songs that are new to your
a cup of coffee. Find ways to get to anthems and soloists for the next three congregation. Plan ways to introduce
know them better. We serve with each months. So that everyone can prepare, them into the worship life of your
other more effectively when we know contact the required personnel now church. This may be through solos,
more about each other. and let them add this to their own instrumental preludes, choral anthems,
2) Inventory the music library. Do schedules. or congregational song.
you need to update the number of 7) Spend some time studying other 11) Rest. Take a vacation. Even a
copies of any particular piece of music? worship styles. Various congregations 20-minute break in your day can do
Do you need to give away or throw out around your town do things differently. wonders for your energy. Be sure, also,
anything that you know you’ll never Interview those who plan and that you start your day focusing on
use again? Do you need to file and implement corporate worship. What God. There are hundreds of devotional
store things more efficiently? can you learn from them and adapt for books to prompt your quiet time and
3) Attend a workshop or clinic that your own purposes? lead you deeper into God’s Word.
relates to music ministry. There are 8) Recruit for all your musical Don’t neglect this vital aspect of your
numerous opportunities for this all organizations. A call from you and a life.
around the country. Find one that follow-up from a recruitment 12) One final thought from
appeals to you and consider taking committee will ensure that potential personal experience. Go to a kids’ ball
along several members of your choir or choir members get at least two game. Soak in the unrestrained
ministry team. encouraging contacts. enthusiasm. It will lift your spirits. You
4) Order music for the fall and for 9) Read a book or two on a won’t be in charge and you’ll have to
Christmas. You’ll want to be fully stocked ministry-related topic. Subscribe to a make no decisions . . . except what size
when things resume in September. new magazine that will prompt your limeade to order!
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SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE JUST IN CASE . . .
Be on the lookout for symptoms of inner you are ever a contestant
peace. The hearts of a great many have already
been exposed to inner peace and it is possible that on Jeopardy! or
people everywhere could come down with it in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious
threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
condition of conflict in the world. A snail can sleep for three years.
Some signs and symptoms of inner peace: All polar bears are left-handed.
A tendency to think and act spontaneously
rather than on fears based on past experience. Americans, on average, eat 18 acres of piz-
An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. za every day.
A loss of interest in judging other people. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
A loss of interest in judging yourself. Butterflies taste with their feet.
A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of
Cats have over 100 vocal sounds; dogs have
others.
A loss of interest in conflict. about 10.
A loss of the ability to worry (this is a very se- February 1865 is the only month in record-
rious symptom). ed history not to have a full moon.
Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreci- If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, it will
ation. eventually turn white.
Contented feelings of connectedness with
others and God’s world. Leonardo da Vinci invented the scissors.
Frequent attacks of smiling. More people are killed annually by donkeys
An increasing tendency to let things happen than are killed in plane crashes.
rather than make things happen. No word in the English language rhymes
An increased susceptibility to the love extend- with month.
ed by others as well as the uncontrollable
urge to extend it. The ant always falls over on its right side
when intoxicated. (Who discovered this?)
WARNING: If you have some or all of the above symptoms,
please be advised that your condition of inner peace may be The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
so far advanced as to not be curable. If you are exposed to
anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms, remain exposed
You share your birthday with at least 9 mil-
only at your own risk. lion other people in the world.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED . . .
on the Way to Choir Rehearsal
A children’s choir director was preparing to serve her group some cookies fol-
lowing their rehearsal. She noticed that two brothers, Ryan and Kevin, were argu-
ing over who would be first in line. The director saw the chance for a moral les-
son.
“If Jesus were here, He would say ‘Let my brother have the first cookie; I can
wait.’ “
Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, “Ryan, you be Jesus!”
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Q: Why can’t a bicycle stand on its own? Q: What happens when a clock is hungry?
A: It’s two-tired. A: It goes back four seconds.
Q: What do you call a chicken crossing the road?
A: Poultry in motion.
PRODUCT NEWS FROM EASY 2 EXCEL
A SONG WAS BORN AT CHRISTMAS
A Musical Celebrating
the Birth of the Messiah And so will you!
By Tom Fettke Meet Larry.
A SONG WAS BORN AT CHRISTMAS is PRE-CHORAL
Tom Fettke’s first Easy 2 Excel Flexible CLUB
Christmas musical. It features generous
use of unison and 2-part writing as well
as easy 4-part, hymnal style harmoniza-
tion. Fresh, memorable songs will ap-
peal to choirs, and multiple opportuni-
ties for congregational participation will He’s your typical Minister of Music or
make it exciting for the entire church. Choir Director (meaning he’s busy bal-
Scriptural narrations and a broad range ancing ministry, family, and work pri-
orities). Larry lacks the free time and
of styles help make this musical attrac- resources for proper music planning.
tive and accessible to smaller choirs or That’s where we come in!
those with limited rehearsal time. Larry loves Lillenas Choral Club
because we are worship planning
E2ZZMC-534 Choral Book $5.99 made easier! We are your one-stop,
E2ZZDC-9325 Stereo CD $9.99 all-inclusive choral music resource.
(We were even designed specifically
E2ZZL-9325C Choral Promo Pack, cassette $10.00 by music leaders!)
E2ZZL-9325CD Choral Promo Pack, CD $12.00
E2ZZTA-9325PK Cassette Value Pack $54.99 POST-CHORAL
CLUB
E2ZZDC-9325PK CD Value Pack $74.99
E2ZZMU-9325R Rehearsal Tapes $50.00
E2ZZMU-9325C Accomp. cassette (split-channel) $80.00
E2ZZMU-9325T Accomp. CD (split-channel) $80.00
E2ZZOR-9325 Orchestration $250.00
E2ZZMC-534SF Service Folders $16.00/100
As a Lillenas Choral Club member,
Larry will receive recordings, over
$500 worth of new music, special
offers, The Lillenas Advantage—a
10 COMMANDMENTS FOR LIVING newsletter full of worship ideas, plus
more! All for the low price of $69.99!
That’s virtually no cost! With all
1) Thou shalt not dwell on the past. these benefits, it’s easy to see why
Larry Loves Lillenas!
2) Thou shalt not feel sorry for thyself.
Let Lillenas help you too!
3) Thou shalt not live in regret, blame, or bitterness.
4) Thou shalt not make others victims of thy moods. To join or for additional information,
contact your Lillenas Choral Club
5) Thou shalt ask God for the wisdom to let go of yesterday, enjoy to- representative today.
day, and plan for tomorrow. Phone 1-800-363-2122
Fax (816) 412-8390
6) Thou shalt strive for a happy heart. Web site lillenaschoralclub.com
7) Thou shalt find a new contentment with thy present. E-mail choralclub@lillenas.com
8) Thou shalt make new friends and hold them dear.
9) Thou shalt ask others for help and understanding when thou needest
it. Designed for Music Ministry
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10) Thou shalt trust God and be at peace counting thy blessings.
