e.worship.ok (2.0)

June 2007

Worship and Music Ministry

Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma

SPECIAL EDITION:

Church Music Oklahoma – Worship & Arts Expo

Coming August 3 – 4, 2007

B. Keith HaygoodJana VanderTook

Worship & Music Ministry SpecialistWorship & Music Ministry Assistant

(405) 942-3800 ext. 4647(405) 942-3800 ext. 4644

Welcome to e.worship.ok. This monthly e-newsletter contains updates and information regarding Worship Ministry in Oklahoma and across the SBC. It is our desire to equip you in your ministry at the local church and associational level. Please feel free to call or email us if we can be of service.

A Word from Keith Haygood

It has been by honor to be in many churches throughout Oklahoma. Even though there is great diversity, churches across our state have much in common. We hold a high view of scripture, cherish our heritage, and are passionate when it comes to worship and our music. It is my prayer that Church Music Oklahoma – Worship & Arts Expo 2007 would celebrate what we share and inspire us to reach toward new heights in worship. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for training for your local church setting. It is our goal to provide relevant conferences that will assist you and your ministry in becoming more effective in worship, discipleship, and evangelism. Our conference leaders bring expertise in his or her field as well as a passion for worship and music ministry. Sign up soon and bring all of your worship leadership team! I look forward to seeing you at CMO 2007 – Worship & Arts Expo.

Church Music Oklahoma – Worship & Arts Expo!!!

August 3–4, 2007at FirstBaptistChurch of Moore

Seminar leaders include:

  • Eric Barron
  • Libby Carlton
  • Craig Curry
  • Jeff Elkins
  • David Gibson
  • Keith Haygood
  • Brad Henderson
  • Jean Hendon
  • Jason Henson
  • Micah Kersh
  • Ken Lasater
  • Charlotte McElroy
  • Allison Smith
  • Tim Smith
  • Cara Smith
  • Keith Wilbanks
  • Jordan Wooley

Features and Conferences include:

  • Tulsa Praise Orchestra
  • Winners of the OklahomaBaptistState Keyboard Festival
  • Premier performance of Christmas Musical for BGCO Online Resources
  • Instrumental Music Ministry
  • Piano/Organ/Keyboard Conferences
  • Reading Sessions
  • Discipleship for Your Worship Team
  • Piano Sessions led by Craig Curry
  • Pre-School and Children’s Choir leadership
  • Traditional and Non-Traditional Worship Conferences
  • Student Praise Bands and Worship Rhythm Sections (Bring your student band or adult worship band and let them be given individual instruction by our clinician, Brad Henderson)
  • Drama and Creative Movement
  • All-State Auditions
  • And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

Upcoming Worship & Music Happenings in a Nutshell:

June 7, 14, 21, 28: Oklahoma Baptist All-State Auditions, Falls Creek Cafeteria, 2:00-4:00 PM
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Oklahoma Baptist All-State Auditions, Falls Creek Cafeteria, 2:00-4:00 PM

August 3, 4: Church Music Oklahoma – Worship Arts Expo, FBC Moore

Recommended Reading for Worship Leaders

Searching for God Knows What – by Donald Miller

In Searching for God Knows What, Donald Miller's provocative and funny new book, he shows readers that the greatest desire of every person is the desire for redemption. Every person is constantly seeking redemption (or at least the feeling of it) in his or her life, believing countless gospels that promise to fix the brokenness. Typically their pursuits include the desire for fulfilling relationships, successful careers, satisfying religious systems, status, and escape. Miller reveals how the inability to find redemption leads to chaotic relationships, self-hatred, the accumulation of meaningless material possessions, and a lack of inner peace. Readers will learn to identify in themselves and within others the universal desire for redemption. They will discover that the gospel of Jesus is the only way to find meaning in life and true redemption. Mature believers as well as seekers and new Christians will find themselves identifying with the narrative journey unfolded in the book, which is simply the pursuit of redemption.

Oklahoma Baptist All-State Utah 2008

We are now planning the Oklahoma Baptist All-State 2008 tour to Utah. Oklahoma’s finest young people will be working with Southern Baptist associations and congregations to tell the story of Jesus. In preparation for the tour, we are currently conducting vocal and instrumental auditions.

Audition Opportunities:

  • Falls Creek – Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the cafeteria (during all youth weeks)
  • Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma concerts – check website for locations, auditions can be heard from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the concert location
  • CMO 2007 – Worship & Arts Expo – August 3-4, Moore, First
  • Make an appointment to audition at the BaptistBuilding in Oklahoma City

In addition to the audition opportunities listed below, you can host an audition in your church. Contact Jana in the Worship & Music Ministry office at for more information.

Smaller In AttendanceChurches and Bi-vocational Ministers of Music

Recently updated with more music for your choirs!

Go to click on “Resources” then “Worship & Music.” Check out our growing list of orders of worship, articles/devotions, worship planning helps, music and more… and the best part? IT’S ALL FREE!!! Click on the following link for a sample recording of music that is available:

Artists’ Corner:

ForgivenThe Southern Gospel Quartet - email: or

Three Nail Turnaround - SSG Wilson, Jeremie; Cell: 580-512-0956

R & K Players

Brad and Mary Kay Henderson

Juniper-

Matt Schinske -

Links

– Online resources available for your church

– Online resources for congregational singing

– Downloadable arrangements for a nominal fee.

– Worship resources for your church

– Great worship music for your church

– Downloadable videos for worship at a nominal fee

– Downloadable music and charts for worship ministry

– Your site for training church leaders

– Information on building and maintaining a strong youth choir ministry

– Online Bible study helps

– Praise and Worship network with hundreds of helps for worship leaders

– Blend hymns and praise songs seamlessly by downloading sheet music

– Learn how to make your worship flow smoothly

– “Worship resources for your generation”

– Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association

– Southern gospel quartet

– “Worship resources for your church”