Refuge Band

Hey Band,

First I want to remind you that this Monday there will be NO band meeting (Oct. 31). Be safe and remember to let the message of Christ dwell among you - be salt and light to the world. :)

Exercise: A lot of you were confused about the exercise. Remember back to the last one where we took Psalm 146 and first wrote out all 10 verses word for word (in the translation of your choice), and then rewrite it in your own words. For this exercise we are focusing only on verses 1 and 2. Do the same thing as the last time (write them word for word and then in your own words). Once you have done that write one page (either handwritten or typewritten) in response to those 2 verses. This response can be anything. It can be a prayer to God telling him how the verses made you feel, an explanation of what was most interesting about the verses and why, a song you write based on the verses. Just random thoughts about the verses. Really, it can be anything. As long as it takes up one page and it is in response to the verses. Have this done by the next band meeting, November 7. And if you have not gotten the original exercise done yet (writing and rewriting the entire psalm) have that finished by then as well.

Schedule: Here is the band schedule of who is playing for the rest of 2011. Things may change, but this is What is probable as things look now.

11/1
Drums - Robby
Bass - Lili
Vocals - Andrew
E. Guitar - Brandon

11/8
Drums - Robby
Bass - Lili
Vocals - Alison
A. Guitar - Josh
Flute - Kaitlyn

11/15
Drums - Robby
Bass - Lili
Vocals - Andrew
E. Guitar - Brandon

11/22
Thanksgiving Break
No Refuge

11/29
A. Guitar - Josh
Flute - Kaitlyn
Vocals - Alison

12/6
Drums - Robby
Bass - Lili
Vocals - Alison, Andrew
E. Guitar - Brandon
A. Guitar - Josh
Flute - Kaitlyn

12/13
Snow Ball
No Band

12/20
Christmas Break
No Refuge

12/27
Christmas Break
No Refuge

Alright, that is it for now. I want to thank you all for your efforts and dedication to God and His calling to have you be a part of the band. I know that there have been a few bumps in the road this year for a lot of us and I want you to know that I have every confidence in all of you that we can rise to the challenge God has placed before us to grow with Him and be leaders of worshiping Him. Along with the bumps have come amazing growth and understanding from many of you. I thank God that He has given me such incredible band members who have such hearts for Him. Those who are struggling, stay strong. There are good reasons for what is happening. Don't let things bring you down but use them to grow closer to the Lord. Those of you who are experiencing growth, be on guard. Those moments of growth are sometimes immediately followed by moments of difficulty. This does not mean you're doing anything wrong. Remember that God has a plan for all of us and as you grown closer to Him you will come to see that plan more and more. You are all loved. Thank you for following through with your commitment.

-Jordan