In the same way that spoken language changes over the years, so do musical styles.  We no longer speak English to one another like they did in the time of King James, nor do we speak Latin as they did in the church for a thousand years, nor do we speak the language of the original people to whom the scriptures were given.  Yes, we can read the King James Bible and some who have studied can even read the Latin Vulgate or even the original texts in Greek and Hebrew and there will always be a need for that.  But for the vast majority of people, we need to retell that most important story and it’s sub-stories again and again in every possible language, dialect and sub-dialect.  God is the great I AM, the living God and he has always interacted with people and still does today and we must make the gospel known in every tongue, including musically.  It has been said that when you sing, you pray twice – once with the words and the other with your music and melody.  People need prayers in their own mother language, both lyrically and musically.

Shifts in musical language have happened over the years, especially recently with technology, and we are still adapting to some new paradigm shifted realities.  Let’s take a look at how the microphone as a symbol for new audio technologies are still transforming the musical landscape.

Microphone and Notation.

It used to be that over long distances of time and space, the most accurate way of capturing the essence of a musical experience was by writing down various descriptions of what you heard.  We have developed in the West a highly sophisticated notation system that is slowly being replaced by the more accurate, more High Fidelity as we might say, system: audio recording.  Audio engineering is the new notation system. More and more musicians play things by ear with vague memory joggers as an aid in the form of chord charts.

Microphone and Ensemble Size.

It used to take a very large orchestra or choir to fill a large room with music.  Now a single musician with overdubs and technology can fill a stadium not even really designed for music, but rather for loud sporting events.  The economic realities of a small group of people splitting the profits has led to ensemble sizes being considerably smaller, once again eliminating another reason for the notation system, if no parts need to be doubled up on.

Microphone and Vocal Style

The Italian Bel Canto style was invented in order to allow a singer to sing with a larger than life voice that would reach the very back of giant rooms.  Now, with a microphone, the singer is freed up to be able to use a wide palette of emotional timbres, vowel shapes and colloquial accents that were impossible with the older system.

Microphones and emphasis on Time/Rhythm

Because rooms no longer need to be built to bounce sound around to help it carry to the back row, the microphone and amplifiers and speakers do all the heavy lifting, making it possible to have more complicated rhythms and more of an emphasis on tight rhythms.  Imagine the difference between the sound of a hi-hat in a modern day isolated studio and in a large cathedral.

Microphone and the Internet

Combined with the power of the internet, today’s average listener has access to more music from more artists from more ages in history than ever before.  This allows for revivals and continuation of musical styles that might have otherwise passed on.  The musical tastes and knowledge represented in an average crowd today might well be significantly more diverse than the past. What effect is that having?  What will it mean for future generations?  We’ll have to wait and see!

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I Saw The Light (G)

Happy Song (G)

I’ll Fly Away (G)

Come let us return (G)

Softly and Tenderly (G)

I’d Rather Have Jesus (C)

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Video

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We are working on getting some highlight videos to you as well!

Here’s our first one with highlights from day 1

And bring your friends!!!  9:30-11:30 every day!

For for more info on VBS contact the church office at 629-9771 or contact Rich & Sue Wayland at 360-629-0880.

See y’all tomorrow!

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O God, Our Help in Ages Past (G) Tommy Walker
God’s Not Dead (G) Jason Chollar
I Waited (G) Bill Batstone
How He Loves (C) John Mark McMillan
Jesus Loves Me (C) Anne B. Warner

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Cedarhome VBS—July 12th-16th
9:30-11:30 am     Check out the VBS table in the Worship Center for more info on VBS or
contact Rich & Sue Wayland at 360-629-0880.

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We’ll be having a meeting and setting up all the stations and decorations right after church this Sunday, July 11th, so come on out and help us if you can.  Many hands make light work.

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Pastor Mitch start his new series, going through the book of Ruth, called “Ruth and the Power of Redemption”.  Today is Part 1 “When Bad Things Happen to God’s People” as we go through Ruth 1:1-22

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Indescribable (G) Laura Story
Song Of Hope (B) Robbie Seay
Blessed Be Your Name (B) Matt Redman
Sweetly Broken (B) Jeremy Riddle

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God’s Not Dead (G) Jason Chollar
We’re Learning to Trust You (G) Jason Chollar
Stand In Awe (G) Jeremy Riddle
Almighty King (G) Jason Chollar
Holy, Holy, Holy (C) Itunes or Cyberhymnal

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Pastor Mitch Klein continues with his series called “‘Really Living” with Part 3: “The Crucified Life” from Galatians 2:20.

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Everlasting God (B) Lincoln Brewster
God’s not Dead (G) Jason Chollar
Learning to Trust You (G) Jason Chollar
I have Decided (G) Kathryn Scott

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Pastor Mitch begins his new series,”Really Living” with part 1, “The Start Of Really Living”.

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We’re learning to trust You (Ab) Jason, Siri, and Celesti
Yesterday, today and forever (G) Vicky Beeching
Awesome God (G) Vicky Beeching
In the garden (G) Austin Miles

Please enjoy our live recording, but also check out the itunes links above and support the artists that write and record the wonderful songs we use!

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Your Grace is Enough (G) [Matt Maher]
God’s not Dead (A) [Jason Chollar]
Your Name (A) [Paul Baloche]
Beautiful Scandalous (F) [Robbie Seay Band]

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http://cedarhome.org/mp3/2010/042510music.mp3

http://cedarhome.org/mp3/2010/042510message.mp3

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Lord, I sure could use a hug right now
To feel your loving arms wrapped around my soul
Like a helpless little child I’m all alone
Father I hurt so bad, Father it hurts so bad
Won’t you wrap me in your arms right now
Won’t you soothe the aching deep within my soul
In my darkest hour it’s comforting to know
That you’ve been here – that you are near

To me now – be with me now
Not my will but yours be done
Father let you Kingdom come
To me now – be near me now
Not my will but yours be done
Father let you kingdom come here and now

Words & Music by Jason Chollar © 2010

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Pastor Mitch Klein continues with part 6 of the series “All in the family – Making your best relationships even better” with

“How to handle that difficult family member” from a variety of scripture passages.

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1. How marvelous (A) [Charles H. Gab­ri­el, Ed­win O. Ex­cell]
2. God's not dead (A) [Jason Chollar]
3. O praise Him (G) [David Crowder]
4. Glorious (C) [Paul Baloche, Brenton Brown]
5. Almighty King (G) [Jason Chollar]
6. Holy, Holy, Holy (C) [Re­gi­nald He­ber, John B. Dykes]

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Pastor Mitch Klein brings us an Easter Message, “What everyone should know about the Resurrection of Jesus” from Luke 24:1-12.

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Mighty to save (A) (Hillsongs United)
Let God arise (A) (Chris Tomlin)
My Savior Lives (B) (New Life  Worship Band)
Crown him with many crowns (C-D) (Public Domain Hymn – 1852-1874)
Lord, I believe in you (G) (Tommy Walker, Crystal Lewis)
Because He lives (G) (Gaither Vocal Band)

And our brand new original Easter tune: “God’s not dead” in (A)

Please enjoy our live recording, but also check out the itunes links above and support the artists that write and record the wonderful songs we use!

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If you have any questions, contact our church office.

We would love to welcome you to our celebration of Jesus’ victory at either our 8:30 or 11:00 services.  We will celebrate with songs both old and brand new and hear a message from Pastor Mitch Klein titled ‘What Everyone Should Know About the Resurrection’ from Luke 24:1-12.  Nursery and junior church with a special Easter message right at kid level will be provided as well.

Come join us!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Come join us this Friday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. as we remember how Jesus died to save us.  The service will include a time of singing, communion, a message from Psalm 22, the Psalm that Jesus quoted while on the cross, and a special time to physically nail your burdens to a wooden cross and time to simply sit and meditate.  Childcare is provided for kids up to age 6.

Contact the church office if you have any questions.