Category: Ronna Paden, Director of Music

Psalm 96:1-2
Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Please Be Patient as We Transition Our Worship Service

The music will likely never be “everything to everyone.” It is a work in progress. However, we continue to strive to be the best we can in praise of our Savior. He is worthy of our highest praise.

Your Musical Gifts Are Needed

We are welcoming new members to our choir. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. We are practicing in the Worship Center. All are welcome!

With loss of some instrumentalists we are looking to fill spots in our worship band. We would value hearing about the dimension you could add to our worship music. We welcome singers, drummers, guitarists or players of other instruments (bass and/or winds). Please step up to share your musical gifts. We need you.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

 

Happy New Year!

Let’s begin this new year with good music and interesting arrangements of some favorites with a couple of new ones thrown in.

How Great thou Art
Carrie Underwood performance

Great is Thy Faithfulness
Melvin Crispell III

Come Thou Fount
A cappella – Eclipse 6

Blessed Assurance
Classical Guitar – Rafael Scarfullery – Christian guitarist

Holy, Holy, Holy
David Im Fingerstyle guitar cover

Amazing Grace
Bluegrass Singer Alison Krauss

Best African Praise Medley
by Tobi Richards
Thando Music BW // Osei Ye (Have You Heard

Indian Worship Medley
by Jasmin Fatch

Hosanna / Hindu Worship Song
Christ Alone Music
Ft. Vinod Kumar, Benjamin Johnson

Thank You

May I take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to my Fee Fee family for your support of our Christmas production featuring our Christmas choir, angels, instrumental musicians, narrators, many technicians, greeters and ushers. It takes a host of volunteers to contribute to the success of any event and our people definitely rose to the occasion.

I would also like to say thanks for the many Christmas wished and greetings you have sent my way. You have shown your love and appreciation in many heart-warming ways.

 

Our Christmas production will be here before you know it.

Christmas Details

Don’t miss our Christmas Musical, Come, Messiah King.

As always it will feature beautiful Christmas music, angels, and pageantry depicting the events of the Nativity.

Here are the dates and times:

Friday, Dec. 15 – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16 – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 17 – 3:00 p.m.

Volunteers Needed

We will need greeters for each performance. You may sign up to greet for one or more performances. The sign up list is in the Connect Center.

Our Christmas production will be here before you know it. We will have a dress rehearsal and three performances.

Rehearsal – Dec. 13, 6:00 – 8:00

Performances – Dec. 15, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 16, 3:00 p.m. and Dec. 17, 3:00 p.m.

Many volunteers are needed for this event. There will be a need for actors, mom rustlers, technicians (both sound and lighting), greeters, ushers and parking attendants to list some of the jobs required.

Music Touches Our Lives

Music is important to God. Music was created and designed as a language to communicate with God and express our heartfelt emotions and praises to Him. Music is meant to draw our hearts and attention to His glory, His power and His love. Music is ultimately from God and when we sing or play our music for His glory, we are offering our gifts and talents as a dedication and offering to Him.

One very important need for our Christmas presentation this year is for a tiny baby to be our baby Jesus.  It is always our preference to have a real live baby.

So if you know of someone expecting a baby to be born in the next couple of months, please give us contact information as we seek to find a tiny baby for this important role.  We need a baby to be available on our rehearsal and performance dates of Dec. 13 (evening), Dec. 15 (evening), and Dec. 16 & 17 (late afternoon).

So you see there are other opportunities to service as we prepare for this event in an effort to bring back a long standing cherished tradition of our church.

 

 

 

 

Impact Week

Impact week  will  be here September 17-23.

For the past several years our music ministry has gone out “hymn caroling” for our homebound members and to nursing facilities. These people really appreciate hearing the familiar traditional hymns they have enjoyed throughout their lives. You will be blessed to participate in this activity.  It is rewarding to bring so much joy to our lonely homebound members. You may sign up in the connection center to participate in this activity.

The Singing Tree

As you know we are making every effort to revive our long time tradition of our “Singing Christmas Tree.”

The thing is – we need singers to populate the tree! You do not need to be a regular member of our choir to participate.  We need singers of all ages.  We need singers who are not afraid of heights and who can climb steep steps.  Of course we will always accommodate those singers who need to remain seated or to sing from a lower “branch.”

Our rehearsals will begin on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. You will be provided with hard copies of the music as well as rehearsal recordings.

Dress rehearsal will be Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Performances dates:  Dec. 15th – 7:00 PM

       Dec. 16th and 17th – 3:00 PM

 Please join us to present the Nativity Story from the spectacular “Singing Tree”

 

Thanks for your support of our Summer Concert Series!

We have had some magnificently talented artists and your show of appreciation has been gratifying. Thanks to Vance and his many helpers for getting the platform set up for each unique concert and helping with sound tech as needed. Also – a huge thanks goes to the Social Committee as they set up refreshments for each event.  Everyone loved the ice cream and special toppings they prepared. We also had greeters at each door making our guests feel welcome. These are all very important jobs and we want to gratefully recognize the efforts made by our church family.  Thanks to all of you.

Christmas! Yes, it’s time to think about Christmas at Fee Fee.

Before the pandemic hit in 2020, Fee Fee enjoyed a longstanding presentation of the “Singing Christmas Tree.”

This year we are in the process of making a strong effort to bring back that beloved tradition.  The “tree” event requires a sizeable number of singers (all ages), to populate the tree.  There will also be needs for actors, angels, costumers, mom wranglers, construction crews, sound and light technicians, ushers and greeters.  AND the list goes on as we count down to the performance.

Save the dates:  December 15  7:00 P.M.    and     December 16 & 17   3:00 P.M.

Think  how you can help make “the singing Christmas tree” a reality for this year.

 

 

JULY 9th  –  6:00 p.m. KRISTINE HARRIS/ JERRY WESTENKUEHLER  TRUMPET/ ORGAN PERFORMANCE

Dr. Harris is a trumpet player extraordinaire who has been active in ensemble settings and as a soloist. She has performed in magnificent cathedrals and venues all over the world.  Her teaching has been a passion for her and she has taught and directed in colleges as well as New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Dr. Harris will be joined by her friend, Jerry Westenkuehler.  Dr. Westenkuehler is an organist who studied at William Jewell and Southwestern Baptist theological Seminary where he received his Doctorate of Musical Arts in organ performance.  In addition to performing, he has composed numerous pieces for organ and handbells.

JULY 16th  –  6:00 p.m. THE HARRIS TRIO GOSPEL TRIO

Fee Fee considers the Harris Trio family.  John and Lee are members of Fee Fee and they along with their friend Kathy are well known by our congregation.  The trio has been singing together since their teen-age  years.  They sing with an amazing tight signature blend.  The harmonies they render are stunning

JULY 23rd  –  6:00 p.m. DOUG MICKAN VENTRILOQUIST

Ventriloquist Doug Mickan is a favorite entertainer for audiences of ALL ages.  In his upcoming concert he will entertain us with his many lovable and unique friends.  Doug is a worship pastor and will likely mix music along with his ventriloquism.  Doug was a favorite among our Summer Concert Artists last year and we are delighted to invite him back.

JULY 30th  –  6:00 p.m. THE LESTERS SINGING  GOSPEL MUSIC SINCE 1925

This singing family has been serving God through Gospel music since 1925.  This ministry began with grandparents  Harvey and Opal Lester and continues now to the 3rd, 4th and 5th generations.  This family has been identified as St. Louis’ First      Family of Gospel Music.  Singing gospel music is their heart’s desire and purpose.  They intend to “keep on singing” the gospel message and have no plans to stop.

Please invite friends and neighbors to join you at these concerts.  We will have a time of refreshments (ice cream!) and fellowship after each concert.  Starting time for each concert is 6:00 and each concert is expected to last for about one hour. There is no charge for these concerts.  However, a love offering will be received each evening.

 

A Note of Thanks

I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks for all the kind wishes expressed on the occasion of my 20 years in the music ministry here at Fee Fee.

How blessed am I to serve along side of some of the most talented individuals I know as they share their gifts in His service.

You all have received my leadership with such warm acceptance.  It has been a joy to serve here at Fee Fee.  Thanks again for all your kindness.

Concert Reminder

On June 18 we will be hosting Timothy Noble as he and his wife Hosanna will again be presenting a concert – the first in our Summer Concert Series.  Timothy is no stranger to our congregation as he began playing concerts here as a 15 year old.

Timothy and Hosanna are billed as a Singing Pianist and Violinist Duo.  They often present a theme inspired program that is very honoring of the God they serve.

This will be a concert of virtuoso proportion – one you will not want to miss.  Invite your friends and neighbors.  There is no charge, but a love offering will be taken.

We will end the evening with a time for refreshment and fellowship.

Summer Concert Information

We have flyers listing all our concerts for the summer series.  You will find them in our Connection Center and they are available to share with those outside our congregation.

June 18th  –  6:00 p.m.

THE NOBLES

SINGING PIANIST & VIOLIST DUO

JULY 9th  –  6:00 p.m.

KRISTINE HARRIS

TRUMPET PERFORMANCE

JULY 16th  –  6:00 p.m.

THE HARRIS TRIO

GOSPEL TRIO

JULY 23rd  –  6:00 p.m.

DOUG MICKAN

VENTRILOQUIST

JULY 30th  –  6:00 p.m.

THE LESTERS

SINGING GOSPEL MUSIC SINCE 1925

 

 

Summer Concert Series —-  SAVE THE DATES!

June 18  — Timothy and Hosanna Noble — Timothy Noble has been a mainstay in our concert series almost since the  beginning. Timothy is a pianist and Hosanna plays violin. They make an awesome duo.  If you have heard them in previous years you will agree.

July 9 —- Dr. Kristine Harris and Dr. Jerry Westenkuehler — Kristine Harris played in our concert series a few years ago.  She is an extraordinary trumpet player of international fame. Kristine will be joined by Jerry Westenkuehler.  Jerry is a noted organist who holds a Doctorate in Organ Performance.  He is also a well recognized composer of organ and handbell music.

July 18 — The Harris Trio — John and Lee Harris along with their friend Kathy have been singing together since they were teenagers. You will love the tightly blended harmonies of this trio.

July 23 — Doug Mickan — Doug is a comic ventriloquist.  His program is appreciated by audiences of all ages. Don’t miss seeing Doug and his friends!  They were a part of are concert series last year and were extremely well received.

July 30 — The Lesters — The Lester family has been serving God through Gospel music since 1925 when the group was formed by their great grandparents.  They have continued this ministry with various members of their family and with younger singers being added from time to time – this family will keep on keeping on! We are so glad they come back each year to participate in our concert series!

These concerts are on Sunday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. and we always have a time of fellowship following each concert where we gather and enjoy ice cream treats. There is no charge for these concerts, but attendees are given the opportunity to contribute to the ministries of each group. Invite you friends and neighbors for a delightful evening of entertainment and music.