Fee Fee Baptist Church

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  • 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. 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. 9

    Opportunity – Don’t Let This One Pass You By!

    Our Sunday Patriotic Choir rehearsals have begun, but do not despair. You will still be able to join us for the presentation of our Patriotic Concert which will be given on July 3 as our first summer concert.

    You may pick up a packet of music from Ronna. Our Sunday rehearsals run from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. and will be held in the choir room. We will sing many familiar Patriotic selections as well as some secular numbers by American composer Irving Berlin. Please come join us. There is a strong chance you will enjoy celebrating our freedom in song!

    The Song of The Bow

    As we are reading the scriptures in our reading plan I am always taken with any musical references. So, it is not surprising that The Song of The Bow grabbed my attention as I read 1 Samuel 1:17-27. Obviously, the title was given in honor of Jonathan who had great prowess as an archer. The song goes on to lament the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. The song highlights the good qualities of both men. David conceals the king’s faults and instructs that Saul’s honor be carried on. He ends the poem with a proclamation of love for Jonathan and honoring of soldiers who have fallen in battle. The lament demonstrates the fact that David kept his heart free from bitterness, even when he was greatly wronged. What a classy response!

    David commands the people of Judah to learn this song.  I am always curious about how a song such as this might have sounded. What instrumentation would have been used? What harmonies (if any) would have been sung? I did happen upon two settings of the poem set to music. Here is a link to the song for your listening pleasure. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iId9Cqfae5o

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 5

    March Playlist – I imagine you have been holding your breath waiting to see what the March playlist would look like!!! Well, here it is! It seemed appropriate to offer a tribute to Irish music for March. I hope you enjoy it!

    Listen here: https://bit.ly/3vC3T4O

    Who is Like Him  

    The Sky Family

     

    Come Thou Fount

    Celtic Worship

     

    In Christ Alone

    Celtic Worship (ft. Steph Macleod)

     

    Because He Lives

    Celtic Worship

     

    Morning Has Broken / Morning Chorus  (Medley)

    David Phelps

     

    My Lighthouse

    Rend Collective

    Amazing Grace

    Celtic Thunder

     

    Joy of the Lord

    Rend Collective

     

    You Raise Me Up

    Celtic Woman

     

    I’ll Fly Away

    Daniel O’Donnell

     

    40 (inspired by Psalm 40 and Psalm 6)

    U2

     

    Revival Anthem

    Rend Collective

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 4

    Opportunities Await

    Save the date on July 3. We will be organizing a choir to present a concert on July 3 as part of our concert series. We will present a concert with a theme highlighting the freedoms we enjoy in our great country, and more importantly the freedom we have in Christ, our Savior.

    Please give some serious thought to participating in this event. You will soon hear more about a rehearsal schedule. You do not need to be a current member of our choir to participate.

    Highlighting Spirituals

    As a salute to Black History Month I am presenting a short playlist for the purpose of sharing some spirituals that played a vital role in black history. You can listen here: https://bit.ly/357HLUr

    1. Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around – Performing Arts Academy’s Elite Ensemble. This is a spiritual made famous during the Civil Rights era. It is a song of resistance, power, and strength.

    2. My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord – Traditional Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan, UT Arlington A Cappella Choir. This spiritual tells a story of help, resistance, and grounding in faith.

    3. Wade in The Water – The Spirituals Choir. It is believed that Harriet Tubman used this song to warn slaves to get off the trail and into the water to prevent dogs – used by the slavers – from finding them.

    4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – Plantation Singers. It is thought that this song is about abolition and being rescued from slavery. The call was for abolitionists to visit the southern United States where slaves were being held and carry them home.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 2

    Opportunity for YOU

    Our wonderful handbells will be playing again on Sunday, March 6 in our 8:30 a.m. worship. Rehearsal time has changed to Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The first rehearsal will be on Tuesday, February 1 in Room 203. Our new project will be directed by Bryan West. You may remember that he played a handbell solo a while back. Bryan holds a wealth of knowledge about handbells and brings years of experience. He has selected a piece that should be fun to play. We will need about three more players to max out on this project.

    I have no doubt that many in our congregation have played handbells in the past, or you have played an instrument that has given you some understanding of reading music. We would love to have you join us! Please respond to Ronna@feefeebc.org or Receptionist@feefeebc.org to be added to the handbell team or if you have any questions.

    Chimes From Crusader Times

    (In considering bells, think about this); Crusaders buried 13 bronze bells near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the 13th Century. They slathered them with animal fat to protect them from rust. The effort was made to protect the bells from a Muslim offensive.

    The bells are being replicated by researchers from Oxford and a German university. These 13th century bells are significant because they are the bells of Bethlehem and a symbol of Nativity. They resonate with a clear pitched chime being struck with knuckles, but unfortunately the clappers have rotted away over the centuries. The artisans hope to replicate the bells and have them played in 2024.  I say – let’s organize a field trip to visit the Jerusalem Museum in 2024!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 62, No. 1

    Happy New Year!!!

    Here we are in 2022 – new beginnings, new expectations and here is a new PLAYLIST!

    I really thought I would put a list together of the BEST of 2021, but that really isn’t as easy as it sounds. So, I have for you as always, a highly varied list containing music of different genres. Mostly the music is representative of recent times, but there are also some selections that offer insights into emerging styles and some lesser-known artists. So here goes:

    Together – for KING & COUNTRY (feat. Kirk Franklin and Tori Kelly) – Contemporary. (It is interesting to note that this project was filmed when everyone was in quarantine and being filmed from their individual homes. This project won a Billboard Music Award).

    Farther Along – The Petersons (Live) – Bluegrass Gospel

    Shepherd of My Soul – Rivers and Robots – Indie Folk

    Brethren, We Have Met to Worship– David Phelps – Prelude from Hymnal Project. (Do I have to tell you this is my favorite!?).

    Yes, He Can – CAIN – Contemporary

    Believe for it – CeCe Williams (Live) – Gospel

    Messengers – Lecrae ft. for KING & COUNTRY – Christian Rap

    Old Church Basement – Elevation Worship and Maverick City

    Old Church Choir – Zach Williams

    Walk On – The Isaacs – Bluegrass Gospel

    There you have it. A little something for everyone! You can listen to the playlist here: https://bit.ly/3EXNcBN  – Enjoy!

  • Music Musings – Vol. 61, No. 25

    December Playlist – I really think this playlist highlights some of the most beautiful, interesting, diverse Christmas music. Please enjoy and by all means – have a Merry Christmas! Listen here: https://bit.ly/3dz45aL

    Mary, Did You Know?

    One Voice Children’s Choir

     

    Go Tell it on the Mountain

    Zack Williams

     

    What Child is This?

    Lindsey Stirling

     

    Joy to the World

    David Phelps

     

    Children, Go Where I Send Thee

    The Fairfield Four

     

    Messiah

    Vocalocity

     

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    Pentatonix

     

    O Holy Night (Beautiful Saviour)

    The Spirituals (ft. Kaye-Marie & Niiella)

     

    Carol of the Bells (Heavy Metal Version)

    Orion’s Reign

     

    Light of the World

    Lauren Daigle

     

    Angels We Have Heard on High

    The Piano Guys

     

    If Everyone Believed

    David Phelps

     

    Christmas is Coming

    CAIN (ft. Mac Powell)

     

    Little Drummer Boy

    For King & Country

     

    Today Is The Saviour’s Day

    Rend Collective

     

    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

    Francesca Batistelli

  • Music Musings – Vol. 61, No. 24

    New Keyboard

    We acknowledge the wonderful new keyboard purchased with generous funds given in memory of Marci Gholami. This instrument will greatly enhance our worship music. It features flexibility to customize sounds, action, and depth of tone second to none. We are very grateful for this generous gift commemorating the memory of Marci.

    Save the Date

    Holiday calendars fill up these days with all kinds of celebrations. Be sure to include our Christmas presentations here at Fee Fee in your date book.  We will present NOEL: Night of Everlasting Love on Saturday, December 18 and again on Sunday, December 19, both at 3:00p.m. Both performances will present the traditional story of the Nativity with beautiful Christmas classics and pageantry. Invite your friends and neighbors to hear the Gospel story.

    Another opportunity to celebrate Jesus this season, is at our special 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service, filled with traditional music and the Gospel story.

    Greeters and Ushers Needed

    We will need greeters and ushers for the Christmas presentations on December 18 and 19. This is a wonderful opportunity to greet our guests with a smile and hearty welcome! Greeters and ushers would need to be available by at least 2:30 p.m. Please contact tara@feefeebc.org if you are available to help.

  • Music Musings – Vol. 61, No. 23

    Save the Dates (at least one of them!)

    Our Christmas program, Noel (Night of Everlasting Love) will be presented on Saturday, December 18, and again on Sunday, December 19. Both performances will begin at 3:00 p.m. You will hear some beautiful arrangements of Christmas classics as you watch the traditional pageantry of the Nativity story.

    Mark your calendar! This would be a good time to invite friends and neighbors or folks you barely know for an afternoon of worship!

    Trumpets in the Old Testament

    As our church family is now reading in the book of Numbers on our journey through the Pentateuch, I have noticed the importance of the use of trumpets in these scriptures, which has prompted me to do a little reading on trumpets in the Old Testament.

    The trumpet is the instrument most frequently referenced in the Bible and its uses were many and varied.

    The following list gives specific uses:

    1. To assemble a large group of people

    2. To give direction to a large group of people.

    3. To alert people to coming danger of judgement.

    4. Used along with other instruments and singers to celebrate holy days and sacred events.

    5. As a battle signal.

    6. To make an announcement or proclamation.

    7. As a regular part of worship ceremonies.

    8. And most importantly – To praise God.

    We find in Numbers 10:1-13, that the silver trumpets had two primary purposes: to make people alert and gain their attention and to sound the alarm of battle.

    The High Priests or the representatives in the priestly line were to blow the silver trumpets. This compares with end times when a representative of our High Priest Yeshua will blow the final trumpet blast to summon His people to resurrection and war against evil.

    “The LORD spoke further to Moses, saying, ‘Make yourself two trumpets of silver, of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summoning the congregation and for having the camps set out,” (Numbers 10:1-2 NASB).

    It is truly amazing how all the events we are reading about point forward to the time of Jesus!