Hymnary.org is developing FlexScores and has many available. Go to this page to check it out: http://www.hymnary.org/flexscores
They also have printable scores for many public domain tunes available in Sibelius, which allows you to change the key. See this example for When I Survey. http://www.hymnary.org/text/when_i_survey_the_wondrous_cross
Dee, you were such a rock in the DO and especially during Synod. You are the master of preparations and care for delegates - you will be so missed. But, I'm also so happy for you - well done! And many blessings for the next chapter.
Thank you, Elaine! I was going to ask you for this speech, but didn't dare. Now I'm so glad you've shared it this way, and it allows me to share with others, too. Thank you for this clear overview. Praying for you, all of the gifted women and men in the CRC, and the church as it moves forward.
I love the old and the new - there is beauty and truth in both. Our desire to worship God with our whole being sometimes puts us into camps where we feel most comfortable. But as we are being made new in Christ, our worship must connect to the 'ancient' truths and also be new and fresh. Don't get me wrong, the old songs can impact us in a fresh way as much as the new. Maybe those who feel strongly for one or the other could benefit from reading a new book called, "Flow", by Lester Ruth. Here is a description: “Flow (the book) seeks to provide guidance to mainline congregations who sense that their contemporary services are clunky and lack full vitality,” said Ruth. “The book meets that goal by bringing insights about achieving good flow in worship from the originators of contemporary worship into conversation with early patristic sources.
Thanks for your gracious leadership, Elaine. I, too, am thankful for those who have gone before us to prepare the way and break through the wall - showing that the 'game' isn't threatened, it is improved. And to the men (and the Synod of '96) who have recognized that it is in our created human selves as male and female that we reflect the image of God to the world, both gifted and called to serve together. It is in that created oneness and uniqueness that we serve and work for the kingdom to answer the urgent call of the gospel. My mom and dad, and many others in their 'senior' generation have lived through this change and seen the shift from male only leadership in the church to both male and female leaders, and even though this is a major paradigm shift for them, have come to appreciate it and see the benefits.
For many who are still working to walk through the large hole in the wall that you and others have already created, we must continue to pray. May God's love and the passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ lead the way, giving courage and strength to all.
Posted in: Transposing Church Music
Hymnary.org is developing FlexScores and has many available. Go to this page to check it out: http://www.hymnary.org/flexscores
They also have printable scores for many public domain tunes available in Sibelius, which allows you to change the key. See this example for When I Survey. http://www.hymnary.org/text/when_i_survey_the_wondrous_cross
Posted in: What Books Are You Currently Reading?
Not In It To Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines the Church, by Andy Stanley
Help Is Here, by Max Lucado
Christians and Politics: Uneasy Partners, by Philip Yancey
Surprised by Hope, By N.T. Wright (reading again)
Posted in: Dee Recker Retires After 23 Years! Share a Memory or Note Here
Dee, you were such a rock in the DO and especially during Synod. You are the master of preparations and care for delegates - you will be so missed. But, I'm also so happy for you - well done! And many blessings for the next chapter.
Posted in: Celebrating the Ordinary
Thank you for this beautiful reminder - I am celebrating this.
Posted in: Women's Leadership Recognizes 25 Years (Synod 2022 Remarks)
Thank you, Elaine! I was going to ask you for this speech, but didn't dare. Now I'm so glad you've shared it this way, and it allows me to share with others, too. Thank you for this clear overview. Praying for you, all of the gifted women and men in the CRC, and the church as it moves forward.
Posted in: Setting Up a "Play Church" to Create Worship Wonder
Beautiful! Thank you, Cindy.
Posted in: Why Youth Don't Like New Worship Songs
I love the old and the new - there is beauty and truth in both. Our desire to worship God with our whole being sometimes puts us into camps where we feel most comfortable. But as we are being made new in Christ, our worship must connect to the 'ancient' truths and also be new and fresh. Don't get me wrong, the old songs can impact us in a fresh way as much as the new. Maybe those who feel strongly for one or the other could benefit from reading a new book called, "Flow", by Lester Ruth. Here is a description: “Flow (the book) seeks to provide guidance to mainline congregations who sense that their contemporary services are clunky and lack full vitality,” said Ruth. “The book meets that goal by bringing insights about achieving good flow in worship from the originators of contemporary worship into conversation with early patristic sources.
Posted in: Share Your 3-Word Prayer for the Human Sexuality Conversation
Holy Spirit, come.
Posted in: Discerning the Leading of the Spirit at Synod
Thank you so much, Syd. This is so timely for us as a church and a denomination. I'm grateful for your wise, humble words.
Posted in: Where Did You Worship This Past Sunday?
Friendship CRC, Byron Center, MI. Thankful for the staff and community of grace there.
Posted in: Worship Songs for Difficult Times?
Living Hope, by Phil Wickham; When Peace Like a River (It is Well)
Posted in: The First (Female Minister) Through the Wall
Thanks for your gracious leadership, Elaine. I, too, am thankful for those who have gone before us to prepare the way and break through the wall - showing that the 'game' isn't threatened, it is improved. And to the men (and the Synod of '96) who have recognized that it is in our created human selves as male and female that we reflect the image of God to the world, both gifted and called to serve together. It is in that created oneness and uniqueness that we serve and work for the kingdom to answer the urgent call of the gospel. My mom and dad, and many others in their 'senior' generation have lived through this change and seen the shift from male only leadership in the church to both male and female leaders, and even though this is a major paradigm shift for them, have come to appreciate it and see the benefits.
For many who are still working to walk through the large hole in the wall that you and others have already created, we must continue to pray. May God's love and the passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ lead the way, giving courage and strength to all.