Last Sunday, our choir sang, “The King of Love My Shepherd Is.” It’s a beautiful song, and this was the second time we sang it. When we did it two years ago, I didn’t like the song much. It was slow and difficult. And I got out of breath every time we did it. But this time, the notes and breathing patterns came a little easier, and I was able to appreciate the simple, yet stunning, beauty of the words and harmonies.
[In case you’re wondering, our choir called this song, “The Yoda Song.” You know, because silly title, it has.]
I’ve been in several church and school choirs, including Swing Choir in high school. I confess, I got out of most the dance routines by serving as the accompanist. But play a little Beach Boys tune, and I just might find myself walking in a square and whipping out jazz hands.
But I digress. My point today is that the church choir I sing with now is my favorite one of all. It’s full of talented people, and it’s led by a gifted and God-focused director. I’m thankful for “the best 90 minutes of my week,” as Brett (our director) calls it. I’m thankful for choir.
Here’s a sample of the song we sang last weekend. Imagine it with less (lots less) flute and less Mormon Tabernacle-ness.
Are you involved in any church ministries? Have you ever sung in a choir? Am I the only person who really dislikes the flute?
Again…SOOOO much like me! I could have written this blog…well, except I wouldn’t have written about a Yoda song :-D–and I can’t play the piano…oh and yes, I am sure you are the only one who really dislikes the flute! :-P But I was in all those choirs and my current church choir is my favorite one of all also :-D
While I’m a big fan of both, jazz hands and Beach Boys are mutually exclusive in my head. I’m not able to make any connection there. Video, you have?
Choir was always the same time as Orchestra, and our church disbanded (dischoired?) the youth choir before I got there, soooo…I never ended up in choir. I did spend some time in various praise bands though.
and in honor of Snoop Dogg who was probably in choir, my security word is “dizing.”
I totally enjoyed reading your post! I’ll have to remember the Yoda reference next time we sing “The King of Love…” he he :)
Singing praise is such a blessing!
Sending all my best wishes, MoSop.
A singer, I am not. ;)
Blogro, my security word is. :D
K, I’ll stop now…
Haha to all the Yoda sentences!
Thanks for stopping by, MoSop!
And no, no video of jazz hands and Beach Boys. At least I hope not!! :)
count me in as one who dislikes the flute. sorry to any flute players out there.
and while i don’t mind the ‘worship team’ trend, i have to admit i miss church choirs, especially at Christmas time.
I’m thankful that our church does both – some Sundays we’re led by the worship team, and some Sundays we’re led by the choir.