Dear friends,
It has been wonderful to share with the dynamic and devoted community of Central Presbyterian here in Atlanta these last several days. I did, however, miss being with you all to celebrate Transfiguration Sunday at Plymouth today. I have heard good news about your contributions to the worship experience. I will be anxious to see the video when I get home. Thanks to Jeremy and Becky (and Chris Marks, too) and each of you for keeping the vitality and spirit high! : )
As we look forward, this week will begin our Lenten journey. Wednesday evening, we should gather in the choir room at 6:30 so that we can be prepared for worship at 7:00 p.m. We will sing the Christiansen LAMB OF GOD rather than reprise the Brahms SCHAFFE IN MIR as we had originally planned. This piece will fit better in the service that has been designed. Following the service, we will flow into rehearsal, including a brief conversation with our pastor, Jim Keck, who has asked for a bit of time to share with you. Our rehearsal will focus primarily on our worship non-Abendmusik music that is coming up these next several weeks. In fact, our Abendmusik Chorus folks will not be present this week. It is important that we all continue our personal preparation of the Mozart and Watson Henderson so that when we reassemble, we can continue building on the wonderful foundation in place! Both Jeremy and I had an opportunity to rehearse with the Doane Choir this past week, and we have total confidence that our groups will entangle in a most beautiful way! What an awesome experience our April 3 program can be.
All are welcome on Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 in the choir room for an optional rehearsal around the concert music. We had a wonderful time with some altos and basses last week! Also, come celebrate Tuesday evening with the Plymouth Brass for Mardi Gras. This will be a fun concert with the brass and special guests like Peter Bouffard, Jack Rinke, and even me.
Finally, if you have not yet heard, I share the sad news of the passing of Catherine Herbener's father. While Catherine has not been around the choir much since I've been in Lincoln, she has a rich history among us, and I know that many of you will wish to reach out to her in some way. We can all hold her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Grace and peace, and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
TT
