September 1, 2009 – Colonial Heights United Methodist Church – 423-239-6031

http://chumckpt.org

FRONT PORC H
October 4– Tom October 11–Tom (Jon October 18–(Clay in October 25–(Michael Jim is on
(World Communion Lawniczak in charge charge of music) No in charge of music) vacation 11/1 &
8. Danny is on
Sunday) No Perfect of music) No Perfect Perfect People Here– No Perfect People Here– vacation 11/15.
People Here–Simon People Here–Jonah Samson; too full of John Mark; gave up on Clay is doing
Peter; He of foot-in- major league differences himself God music 11/1. Any
mouth disease. with God volunteers to
Scripture: Scripture: Scripture: Scripture: lead the music
11/8 & 15?
Plank: Plank: Plank: Plank:

New & Improved on The Front Porch

“And the one seated upon the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 20:5) NRSV

One commentator has state that in this verse, “…the Almighty himself
promises that all that now robs life from being fulfilled, joyful, vibrant life
will be absent from the transcendent reality to which he is leading
history.” This is the reason we worship! The scripture also connotes that
God is “making all things new;” meaning that he is not finished with
newness. Neither are we on the Front Porch.

We are currently working with a new BETA version of our EasyWorship

presentation software. There is a new update that is free which we
hope to download and incorporate into the system. Whomever
downloaded the EasyWorship BETA version needs to download the
free update and incorporate it into the system. Most of the updates
relate to stability and use of the software. A major update that will allow
cross-platform use on Macs and Windows as well as greater flexibility
and new features is rumored for the future. This also promises a greater
use of video and graphics.

We continue experimenting to tighten the worship experience and

remove things and actions that might block the worship experience and
add elements that may enhance worship. One strong suggestion is the
introduction of no more than one, or at the most, two new songs to any
service. Though this must not be a hard and fast rule, it should be a
guideline to follow. Of course, what is new to some is old hat to others and vice versa, so we will still experience hits and misses.
A blending of old texts with new melodies is one compromise to which we are looking as well as expanding our repertoire with new
music and repeating those songs we have already learned.

Our rehearsals have become more efficient for the most part. Please abide by the need for whomever is in charge of worship to
have the final say-so over how the music is to be led and presented. If everyone presses for their idea of what to do, rehearsals
become a free-for-all and much time is wasted.

Letʼs keep on keeping on and bathe our efforts and suggestions with prayer. God will continue to guide us as we worship God and
lead others in worship.

Front Porch • 631 Lebanon Road • Kingsport, Tn 37663 • 423/239-6031

September 1, 2009 – Colonial Heights United Methodist Church – 423-239-6031
http://chumckpt.org

Proposed September Worship Leadership

Please plan to attend the Wednesday rehearsal prior to the Sunday in which you will be providing leadership. (Greeters, Liturgical Artists and
Set-up Coordinators need not attend the Wednesday rehearsals.)

9/6–Musicians (Holy 9/13 Musicians 9/20 Musicians 9/27–Musicians

Communion/Labor Michael in charge Clay in charge Sam in charge
Day Weekend)
Anyone in town on Labor
Day Weekend

Audio Audio Audio Audio

Tim Pinto Clay Holt Powell Kidd Sam Hiester

Video/Lights Video/Lights Video/Lights Video/Lights

Sam Hiester There will be a DVD Clay Holt ?

Computer Computer Computer Computer

Clay Holt Sam Hiester Julie Horner Adam Shelton

Greeters Greeters Greeters Greeters

Judy Purner Judy Purner Judy Purner Judy Purner

Liturgical Artist Liturgical Artist Liturgical Artist Liturgical Artist

Linda Jones Melissa Shelton Judy Purner Judy Purner

Set-up Set-up Set-up Set-up

Brian Winchell Cham McMillin Chas Seeger ?

Minister Minister Minister Minister

Tom-Do You Want to Tom-God’s Love of Tom-God Loves the Guest speaker–Charles
Get Well or Taking Creation Children Hutchins from Holston
Care of Your Gizzard Home

Communion
Stewards:
Melissa Shelton
Jenita Large

Please check the above listing. If you cannot attend on the Sunday for which you have been scheduled, please contact Jim
immediately, and we will look for a swap-out with someone else. Thanks.

Front Porch • 631 Lebanon Road • Kingsport, Tn 37663 • 423/239-6031