Fall Update

Hey Friends,

Hope you are all doing well! I am enjoying the change in weather, but to me that only means one thing… Christmas is coming!!! Seeing the fall leaves actually leaves me with a twinge of anxiety instead of the feeling of peace that one would expect! Every year around August I begin to wrestle with the same question… What will we do for the Christmas Production this year? I have finally settled the question!

This year we will be doing a production from Willow Creek entitled Imagine Christmas. It is a retelling of the Christmas story from an interesting and very unusual perspective that contains some great music, drama, and imagery. I think it is going to be great and I am actually excited to get underway. We will keep you posted with upcoming auditions, rehearsals, etc. because are going to need a ton of help as usual! I would appreciate it if you would prayerfully consider being a part of it… if not on stage maybe behind the scenes?

New Release

Lincoln Brewster has come out with his latest release This Is The Day. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical after hearing the title track. I felt that the song seemed trite and overly poppy, but upon hearing the rest of the album I realized that the album is full of great songs that come across as vulnerable and gut level honest. I recognized a few of the other tracks that Lincoln and band performed last spring when they were here. I really like track three which is a soulful collaboration with Israel Houghton complete with a gospel choir… I think it’s called Give Him Praise. I’m sure you guys will enjoy. Today is the Day also contains the trademark guitar genius that one would expect from Lincoln Brewster. He is definitely one of the best on the planet. Also, for all you bass players out there, the bass player Norm Stockton will blow your mind.

Quoting…

Here is a quote that has been rolling around in the back of my brain for a couple days by Corrie Ten Boom:

“Look within and be depressed. Look without and be distressed. Look at Jesus and be at rest.” I hope we can all adjust our eyes to see the things that we really need to see.

I love you guys.

Todd