Today was probably the lightest day we'll experience all week. I started the morning with a children's choir teaching class, where I got to participate in a stick horse race. Yes, a stick horse race. I lost. BUT I WAS ROBBED! The teacher didn't explain the rules correctly, and unlike the debated calls in the World Cup, I did not contest it. But seriously, it was a great class and I learned a lot about how to teach melody concepts to younger children. After that I was able to take a general "idea class" on music ministry and have some materials to take back with me on that subject. I also attended a technology in music ministry course, where we learned about different music sequencing and recording software, which won't benefit us directly at Southside anytime soon, but still helped me keep up to date in that area should we ever start doing more of our music digitally. Worship this morning was led by Dick and Mel Tunney, who were fantastic. Dick actually used an accordion in worship - skillfully AND effectively. Who would have thought? We also had our first look at the new LifeWay Music this afternoon, and I was really impressed by the songs they had out. However, I'm not sure there's any home-runs for us. The new LifeWay Christmas Cantata is fantastic, but EXTREMELY hard. So much so it would leave last year's "Joy Joy Joy" in the dust dust dust.
The strange thing about today was that for the first time in my Ridgecrest history, there was an evening off. Very weird, but very welcomed. We met up with some friends in the Asheville area I hadn't seen in 10 years over some ice creams. I needed the relaxation and downtime. Tomorrow's slate of classes rivals what we had on Tuesday. We'll see how it goes!
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