Fee Fee Baptist Church

Category: Ronna Paden, Director of Music

All of Ronna Paden’s Forerunner articles.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 19

    Music We Love Based on The Psalms

    This week I am sharing with you a playlist taken from the Psalms. It includes different artists – old and new. The music is beautiful, and I hope you will enjoy it.

    1. Psalm 130 – I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130) by Shane & Shane

    2. Psalm 34 – Psalm 34 by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

    3. Psalm 8 – How Majestic is Your Name by Sandi Patty

    4. Psalm 113 – Praise the Lord by Russ Taff

    5. Psalm 62 – My Soul Will Rest (Psalm 62) by Matthew Zigenis

    6. Psalm 91 – Psalm 91 (On Eagle’s Wings) by Taryn Harbridge

    7. Psalm 23 – Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) by People and Songs ft. Josh Sherman

    8. Psalm 16:8 – Be Thou My Vision by BYU Vocal Point

    9. Psalm 145:3 – Great is the Lord by Michael W. Smith

    10. Psalm 24:10 – Come, thou Almighty King by Keith & Kristen Getty, Tommy Bailey

    11. Psalm 119:114 – My Defender by Jeremy Camp

    12. Psalm 139 – Find You by Audrey Assad

    13. Psalm 46 – Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts) by Capital City Music

    14. Psalm 66 – Psalm 66 (You Are Great) by Robbie Seay Band

    15. Psalm 42 – Psalm 42 by Tori Kelly

    You can listen to this great music taken from Psalm texts here: https://bit.ly/3xZhqDB

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 18

    Christmas Choir

    Christmas Choir rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 18 from 1:15-2:45 p.m. in the Choir Room. Our Christmas musical is called Hope is Born – Emmanuel. This musical celebrates His coming and gives voice to our yearning for His promised return.

    Hebrews tells us that the HOPE is a sure and steadfast anchor for our souls.

    “We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go,” (Hebrews 6:18, The Message).

    There will be 3 performances this year:

    Friday, December 16 – 7:00 p.m.

    Saturday, December 17 – 3:00 p.m.

    Sunday, December 18 – 3:00 p.m.

    You are welcome to join us even if you can’t make it to the first rehearsal!

    Impact Week

    It was an honor and privilege to sing during Impact Week for many of our dear home bound folks. They loved seeing us and we loved seeing them. There is something about the old classic hymns that brings our hearts together – young and old.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 17

    Christmas Choir Rehearsals

    Christmas Choir rehearsals will begin on September 18 from 1:15-2:45 p.m. in the Choir Room. You will be assigned music scores at our first rehearsal. Rehearsal recordings that highlight individual parts will be available. Recordings without highlighted parts will also be offered. If you haven’t sung for a while – no worries. Your vocal muscles just need a little exercise. It will come back to you – kind of like riding a bike – you never forget!

    Impact Week Hymn Caroling

    You may still sign up in the Welcome Center to participate in our “Friendship Choir” that will be hymn caroling on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. You may choose to participate one or both days as we go hymn caroling for some of our homebound folks. We will meet at the church at noon both days and take our bus to each home so we can all stay together. We will simply sing a few favorite old hymns and invite them to sing along.

    In the past it has been a delight to see the expressions of joy on the faces of those who have missed singing these old familiar favorites. Trust me! You will be blessed!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 16

    Looking for Baby Jesus

    As you know in our Christmas presentation of the Nativity we always want a live baby for the part of baby Jesus. We like to have a tiny baby about 3 months or a little younger. We would not necessarily need the same baby for each performance. The presentation dates are Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m., and again on Sunday, December 18, at 3:00 p.m. Please let me know if you might know of a baby who would be in an age range to represent baby Jesus. Please contact tara@feefeebc.org.

    Seeking and Praying for Laborers: In This Case – SINGERS

    Please come forward and join us in singing. We always need singers committed to the main choir. However, there may be some who want to “test the waters” and do a short stint to see what it’s all about. Choose a four-week window to participate and sing in worship when you feel comfortable. We welcome you on your terms. Just show up on any Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. Still others may wish to participate in special events such as the Christmas choir.  Please consider being a “laborer” in the harvest.  Singing will give you an opportunity to share His love.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 15

    Christmas Choir Sign-ups

    We will soon begin rehearsals for our Christmas choir. Our Christmas musical this year is titled Hope is Born EMMANUEL. The music celebrates HIS coming and gives voice to our yearning for HIS promised return. This musical contains many beloved Christmas music selections. There are excerpts from Handel’s Messiah as well as stunning arrangements of many familiar carols.

    We need a large Christmas choir to have the best presentation for our community. Please consider joining us as we sing this spectacular music. You do not have to sing in choir on a regular basis to sing with us. Singers for this project do not need to be a member of our church or any church for that matter. Rehearsal part specific recordings will be provided, and the rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons 2:00-3:30 p.m., (date TBD).  Dates for the Christmas presentation will be Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 p.m.

    Please consider singing with us. We need you. Sign up in our Connection Center or contact ronna@feefeebc.org or tara@feefeebc.org.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 14

    Final Concert of 2022 Summer Series

    First of all, let me thank you for your support of the concerts we have had this summer. Your attendance and appreciative comments have been so encouraging. It has been interesting to see the varied talents of these gifted artists, from excellent playing and singing, to ventriloquism and blue grass and Southern gospel. And of course, we don’t want to forget the amazing contribution of our handbells and choir as they presented the Patriotic concert.

    Our final concert on July 31 will be presented by The Lesters. This family group of gospel singers is very familiar to our community. The family organized their gospel ministry over 90 years ago and the descending generations have kept it going! While the family lineup has changed through the years, the present group is made up of Brian Lester, his son Jonathan and wife Bailee (along with their children who make an appearance now and then). This family singing group has endured through five generations. Don’t miss this concert. It will be a blessing! Invite friends and neighbors. This is a free concert, but a love offering will be taken.

    Thanks, too, to our Socials Committee who has provided yummy ice cream treats following each concert!

    God Sings Over Us

    Here is a favorite verse of mine:

    “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save;

    He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love;

    He will exult over you with loud singing,” (Zephaniah 3:17 ESV).

    God’s love for us is unending. He sings over us to take delight in us.  He sings over us to calm our fears. Think about this: When we sing to God, we are reflecting the image of our Creator, the God who sings over us.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 13

    Summer Concert Series Updates:

    July 17 – Doug Mickan – On July 17 we will welcome Doug Mickan to our concert stage for our Sunday Concert Series. Doug is a very talented and entertaining ventriloquist. He will be bringing some of his buddies with him to provide us with a very delightful event! Don’t miss this concert as Doug introduces us to some of his friends who he works with trying to keep them in line. Bring friends, neighbors, and anyone you happen to meet!

    July 24 – The Punches – The Punches family is a Bluegrass group singing the good news of Christ, our Savior. This family travels full time all over the United States and are often featured at Silver Dollar City. All play instruments and sing. They have a love for the Lord and a desire to see souls saved and encouraged. They are fun and uplifting. You are sure to love The Punches. Don’t miss this energetic concert!

    See you Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.  Oh, and don’t forget – we serve ice cream after each concert!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 12

    Summer Concert Series

    Here are details for our first two concerts.

    July 3 – Patriotic Concert featuring the Fee Fee Patriotic Choir.

    Highlights include:

    • A medley of music of America written by the great composer Irving Berlin.
    • America the Beautiful played by our handbells.
    • God Bless the U.S.A. sung by our Patrick Kagy.
    • The famous great Wilhousky arrangement of Battle Hymn of The Republic.

    The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. and held in our Worship Center. Following the concert will be a time of fellowship as we enjoy ice cream treats. Yum! If you love Patriotic music, don’t miss this concert. Invite your friends and family!

    July 10 – The musical duet of Timothy and Hosanna Noble will be returning to present a concert of piano and violin music with their vocal talents.

    Timothy has been giving concerts in our church since he was 15 years old. He and his lovely wife have joined our line-up for the past few years and are a recurring favorite.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 11

    Honoring Our Fathers – Heavenly and Earthly – Here is a play list of beautiful music to honor our Heavenly Father and earthly fathers. You will notice that much of the music parallels attributes of our Heavenly Father and earthly father. Enjoy this tribute as we approach Father’s Day when we honor Fathers.

    Good, Good Father

    Casting Crowns

     

    Cinderella

    Steven Curtis Chapman

     

    Goodness of God

    CeCe Winans

    Faith of Our Fathers

    Fountainview Academy

     

    Look Up Child

    Lauren Daigle

     

    What He’s Done

    Martha Munizzi

     

    How Deep the Father’s Love For Us 

    Celtic Worship

     

    Child of The King

    Gaither Vocal Band

     

    Abba Father

    The Acappella Company

     

    You Raise Me Up

    BYU Vocal Point

     

    I See a Hero

    Shawna Edwards

     

    Father’s Eyes

    Amy Grant

    Please enjoy this beautiful music as you get set to celebrate Father’s Day. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3MyUW0N

    Happy Father’s Day to all you dads!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 10

    Patriotic Choir – Please come join us in singing great songs honoring our country and more importantly seeking God’s guidance to heal our land. We meet on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. in the choir room. Rehearsals run approximately 90 minutes. We need all voices and hope to have a multigenerational voiced choir. We will not rehearse on Father’s Day.

     

    Save the Dates – It is not too soon to plan to attend our Summer Concerts Series every Sunday night in July. Each concert begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs about an hour. Following each concert, we have a time for refreshments and fellowship. These concerts are FREE, but love offerings will be collected.

    Here is this year’s concert lineup:

    July 3 – Patriotic Concert – featuring choir and handbells

    July 10 – Timothy and Hosanna Noble – piano and violin

    July 17 – Doug Mikan – ventriloquist

    July 24 – The Punches – Bluegrass Gospel

    July 31 – The Lesters – Southern Gospel

    As you can see, we have a wide variety of concert events this year. Don’t miss hearing some great music and entertainment. Bring friends, family, and neighbors to join you to attend these concerts. You will be glad you did!