FUMC Technical Arts

This week's crews - November 7, 2010

2010-11-02T21:03:00.001-04:00

This Sunday a.m. is Tech Team A. We are still in need of one additional camera operator to cover Denise. Please e-mail me ASAP.

Producer: Stuart Mackey
Lighting Director: Lee Wallis
Video Director: OPEN
CG Operator: Dave Simone
Camera Operators: Andrew Fuller , OPEN (Denise Westlake is not available. Would someone be willing to help do camera today?

This Sunday's The Bridge crew is:

Producer: Stuart Mackey
Lighting Director: Nick Mandolini
Video Director: Katie Mackey
CG Operator: Jay D'Errico
Camera Operators: Jeff Davis, Kori Hamilton, Jim Miller

CORRECTION: The Friday Brandon Christian Women's Connection does not require a full crew, only CG. Sorry for the confusion.

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
Office: (813) 689-4161, x316

Mobile: (813) 699-0843
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

www.fumcbrandon.org

Help needed This Sunday A.M.

2010-10-14T10:47:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday, we are in need of a video director at the morning services. Call time is 7:30 a.m.

We need an additional camera operator at The Bridge. If you haven't tried serving at The Bridge yet, this week is a great opportunity.

Call time for The Bridge Cameras is 5:30 p.m.

Stuart

stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

Are you a photographer? Do you use Photoshop? Are you an artist?

2010-09-30T12:02:00.001-04:00

I am looking for help creating graphics for worship at church. We need backgrounds and graphics for songs, announcements, and sermon titles. Whether you are a conventional artist a photographer or a Photoshop whiz, we can use you.

Please reply to this message or write me an e-mail and I will send you specific instructions and requirements for helping out with this.

Thanks!

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
Office: (813) 689-4161, x316

Mobile: (813) 699-0843
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

www.fumcbrandon.org

Sunday October 3, 2010 - Help needed

2010-09-30T11:42:00.000-04:00

This week is Team B. Unfortunately, Jim Thompson is unavailable to fill in the Lighting Position, so we need help there. If you are interested in cover the position or trading, please e-mail, call or text me.

Lighting Director: OPEN - Need help!
Video Director: Jim Brittain
CG Operator: Lisa Callaham
Camera Operators: Denise Westlake, Jeff Davis

The Bridge Crew

Call time for CG and "director" positions - 5:00 p.m.

Call time for camera operators: 5:30 p.m.

Dress Rehearsal 5:45 p.m.

Lighting Director: Jared Yeo
Video Director: Joel Loyd
CG Operator: Jay D'Errico
Camera Operators: Denise Westlake, Jeff Davis, Kori Hamilton

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
Office: (813) 689-4161, x316

Mobile: (813) 699-0843
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

www.fumcbrandon.org

Sunday September 26 - A.M =Team A - Family Experience & The Bridge

2010-09-20T17:05:00.001-04:00

Sunday A.M is Team A. We will be having the Chidren's Ministry Team lead us in their "Family Experience" service at both 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. If you are CG, Lights, or Video Director, please be at the indicated rehearsals this week.

Family Experience Rehearsals

Wednesday

5:45 call in the Sanctuary for mics with drama team until 7:00 Sound tech and CG

Thursday

5:45 call for iPraise and dancers and Sound tech, video director, lights and CG

6:00 run through,

6:15 call for drama - Call Time FOR ALL CREW

6:30 - 7:30 - full run-thru

- short break, ipraise and dancers released and

7:40 - 8:40 the drama team does final run-thru

The same crew will serve at all three services as usual. If you CAN NOT be at Thursday's rehearsal, please e-mail or call or text me. 813-699-0843.
Sunday A.M. Crew - Team A

Lighting Director: Lee Wallis
Video Director: OPEN
CG Operator: Jim Miller (filling in for Dave Simone)
Camera Operators: Denise Westlake, Andrew Fuller

The Bridge Crew
The call time for The Bridge will be 5:00 p.m. this Sunday again. Please Note: The door that will be unlocked is the back door that leads directly to the choir room by the handicap parking on the North side of the building. Don't forget to register at www.planningcenteronline.com where you can look at the cue sheet and listen to the songs for this week.

Producer: Stuart
Video Director: Joel
Video TD/trainer: Katie
CG: Jay
Cameras: Denise, Kori, Jim M.
Lights: Jared

Upcoming News:
After this week, The Bridge Crew call time will shift to 5:30 p.m. At that time, we will have talk through in the choir room, since the band will be already having their rehearsal.

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
(813) 689-4161, x317
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

www.fumcbrandon.org

This Weekend - Team C - And HELP WANTED

2010-08-25T10:59:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday is Team C, however Jim M. can not be here so I am in need of a CG operator or a camera operator. Here is the crew as it stands:

Lighting Dir: Ralph L.
Video Director: OPEN - HELP
CG Operator: OPEN - HELP
Camera Operators: Denise and Katie

Sunday Night - 4:00 p.m. - The Bridge Video Shoot

This coming Sunday night we are going to shoot some promotional videos for The Bridge service. I need a full crew because what we want to do is:

4:00-4:30; Video tape and "live switch" an interview between Jamie and Josh in the sanctuary.

I need two camera operators for this.

About 5:15-5:30; once the band has warmed up we want to video tape a them performing two songs live.

I need a full crew for this.

We will be shooting these like we would shoot a live service. I will then edit the interview and the live song together for a promo to show people what the service is like. If you can help, please let me know ASAP.

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
(813) 684-1122
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

New Fall Teams for Sunday a.m. and The Bridge 7 p.m.

2010-08-25T10:44:00.001-04:00

I am working on the new fall tech teams rotations. But I also will need to develop a team for the new Sunday Night 7:00 p.m. Service, known as The Bridge. I do not want to abuse anyone and have them all day if I can avoid it. So I propose a few options.

Things you need to know:

The leadership team for the service would like this service to be one big team that serves together, so we will have regular meetings with the band, singers, tech, etc. at 6:30 SHARP.
I STRONGLY encourage all team members to come to rehearsal which would be on Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m. We will do a complete rehearsal with lights, sound, and video. Then I believe we'll have some sort of dinner solution for the team.
I want to work up to a three week rotation like Sunday a.m., but that might not be possible initially.
The first The Bridge service will be September 19, but I will want to have the new tech team practice at some of the band practices.

Here are the ways you can help with the new service:

You may choose to switch to serving on a The Bridge rotation instead on Sunday a.m.
If you are NOT currently serving with tech, consider joining The Bridge team.
If you have the energy and want to keep it straight and serve all on one day -- a.m. and p.m. -- I can do that. We can plan some group activities such as training over lunch or in the afternoon before rehearsal. (Which I may do anyway.)
You can serve on the Sunday a.m. team one Sunday, on The Bridge team the next Sunday, and be off on the third Sunday.
You can serve at The Bridge every Sunday night.

I trust that you are all grown ups and can decide what you are capable of. But if you commit to too much initially, and need to scale back, please fell comfortable saying something to me.

God bless you all and thanks for your awesome service!

Stuart Mackey
First United Methodist Church of Brandon
Director of Technical Arts
(813) 684-1122
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

This Coming Sunday AND The Bridge Shoot rescheduled

2010-08-16T15:23:00.001-04:00

This Sunday is Tech Team B. We will feature new members joing at the 9:30 and 11:00 services.

Lighting Director: Jim Thompson
Video Director: Jim Brittain
CG Operator: Lisa Callaham
Camera Operators: Jeff Davis, Denise Westlake

Phil Stacey Concert - THIS FRIDAY!

Don't forget that this Friday is the Phil Stacey ECHO Fundraiser Concert at 7:00 p.m. The call time is 6:30 so we can be ready before the "crowd" really starts coming in.

Lighting Director: Andrew
Video Director: Stuart
Cameras: Denise, Katie, Jeff D.

"The Bridge" Shoot Rescheduled

Due to one of the band members being unavailable, the video shoot of the Bridge band has been rescheduled to August 29 at 4:30 p.m. I will not assume those who were previously available are still available, so please let me know.

Crew for Sunday, June 27 - Team C

2010-06-21T09:44:00.001-04:00

THIS Sunday, June 27 - Tech Team C

Ralph Lewis is ushering this month, so we will need additional help at 8:00 this Sunday to cover for him. If you cover for lights at 8, you may also want to stay and learn another area, such as Video Director. Please let me know ASAP.

Lighting Director: HELP WANTED! (Ralph Lewis unavailable at 8:00 service)
Video Director: OPEN
CG Operator: Jim Miller
Camera Operators: Katie Mackey, Denise Westlake

NEXT Sunday, July 4 - Tech Team A
There will be a rehearsal for the Special July 4th program on Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30. If you are on Team A and can make rehearsal please let me know. I especially would like Dave (CG) Andrew (Video Director) and Lee (Lights) to be there is possible.

Lighting Director: Lee
Video Director: Andrew
CG: Dave
Cameras: Denise and Hal

Stuart Mackey
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

Fwd: AudioSeminar & MediaSeminar coming to Tampa on July 17th!!

2010-06-04T23:31:00.000-04:00

Thought this looked interesting. More details to come.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Santy Matos <Nicole@audioseminar.com>
To: STUART MACKEY <stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org>
Subject: AudioSeminar & MediaSeminar coming to Tampa on July 17th!!

Ticket Alert: Hunger Awareness Benefit Concert with Phil Stacey at FUMC Brandon

2010-05-20T10:56:00.001-04:00

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Training and Volunteer Opportunity Monday

2010-04-29T15:00:00.001-04:00

This Coming Monday May 3, from 6-9 p.m., I will be shooting a video forour 5/23 night worship service. We will be talking to people about the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. If you're interested in learning the behind the scenes of a video shoot, please let me know. We will be shooting in the Sanctuary classrooms S1&2.

If you are available for the set-up time, that will be from 3-4 p.m. Please text or e-mail me if you can and are interested in helping.

It is preferable that you are involved from the beginning to the end of the shoot time. It would be hard to arrive late, for fear of interuption. But if you are late, please stay in the hall until we have a breaking point, and watch for someone to come out of the room.

I would also appreciate help tearing down the equipment.
Thanks!
Stuart Mackey
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org

Fwd: FW: Thanks

2010-04-27T10:26:00.001-04:00

Pastor Jamie wanted me to forward this to you all. Thanks for making this kind of ministry possible!
-Stuart

Stuart,

Please forward the following to your tech team that make "worship on the net" a reality! This is great feedback on how we're doing.

God loves the Tech Team,

Pastor Jamie

From:

Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 4:06 PM
To: Jamie Westlake
Subject: Thank

Just wanted to say thank you for the worship on Sunday. We are church members and we are stationed in Germany right now (as civilians). I am having hard time right now and I just emailed Vicki and wrote that if the worship was food, I'd say it had hit the spot. I am 34 and had a biopsy of three nodules on my thyroid on Friday. As a mom of two little girls and I am really worried and your worship really helped yesterday. I am so thrilled that today we have a privilidge to watch a worship from thousands miles away.

Thank you again.

NAB - Technologies for Worship

2010-03-09T11:34:00.001-05:00

For all you readers, here's some information I received about this year's NAB and Technologies for Worship. Although I have not directly worked with them, I have heard great things. I will not be able to go to NAB this year, but I hop you find the information helpful.

Hi Stuart,

I just discovered Stuartcmackey.blogspot.com, and I can see that you’re passionate about the use of technology for praise and worship. The NAB Show (http://nabshow.com) is a client of our communications firm, and I want to tell you about two exhibits that you and your readers may be interested in at this year’s show, coming up April 10-15 in Las Vegas.

The Technologies for Worship Pavilion offers comprehensive training for house of worship staff and technical volunteers and is the focal point for all things related to worship technology at the NAB Show. In addition, you may be interested in Destination Broadband - the newest broadband-centric exhibit at the 2010 NAB Show. It will be featuring technologies like online video platforms, streaming video, mobile video distribution, and much more.

Technologies for Worship Schedule: http://ow.ly/1fCqd
Destination Broadband: http://ow.ly/14hgA

The reason I'm reaching out to you is because I have a special registration code for you to pass along to your readers, giving them access to the show – a $150 value - for FREE. This special pass includes the exhibit floor, the Opening Keynote and State of the Industry Address, Info Sessions, Content Theater, Destination Broadband Theater and Exhibits. All you and your readers need to do is visit http://ow.ly/13TL9 to redeem or register at http://nabshow.com/register with the code A913.

To thank you for helping spread the word, we'd like to feature Stuartcmackey.blogspot.com in our blogroll on the NAB Show blog. We'd appreciate the courtesy of linking back, either in your blogroll, or within the content of your posts, if possible.

Thanks, Stuart, and please let me know how I can help your coverage of the 2010 NAB Show on Stuartcmackey.blogspot.com. Don't forget to check out the official show website at http://www.nabshow.com for more information, news, and to register!

Thank you!

Jason Rouse

NAB Show Team / Tuvel Communications

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Sunday, March 7 - Team B - MUCH HELP NEEDED

2010-03-01T09:42:00.001-05:00

Tech Team B

First Sunday of the Month - Communion. Much help is needed this Sunday, March 7. Jim T. and Denise are both off. So we are in need of a Lighting Director and another Camera Operator.

Lighting Director: OPEN
Video Director: Jim B.
CG Operator: Lisa
Camera Operators: Jeff, and OPEN
Off: Denise, Jim T.

Regarding Breaks/Days Off

If you are unavailable to serve your rotation, please try to make an attempt to find your own replacement at least one week ahead of time. This way you can trade, instead of someone having to pull "double duty." If you also volunteer as an usher, please send me when you serve (months and service), but also try to find your own replacement as well. Thanks.

Thanks

Thanks to all the crew who helped while I was gone in Ethiopia, and with the GFU program this past week. I literally could not do it without you all!

Stuart Mackey
stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org
stuart@mackey.tv

2010-02-03T17:35:00.002-05:00

Another video we played as part of the services on SAnctity of Life Sunday, Janaury 24, 2010.

United Methodist Women 2010 Sanctity of Life Video

2010-02-03T17:32:00.001-05:00

Here is the video we used as part of the Janaury 24, 2010 services.

Tech News February 1-7, 2010

2010-02-01T14:25:00.001-05:00

It’s another busy week here at FUMC Brandon.

Saturday February 6 Funeral – 11 a.m.

If you were at Sunday’s a.m. services, you heard that we will be hosting a funeral for a fallen soldier this Saturday. We expect this to be a major regional event, with people from the family, military, other churches, the media, and more. I want to have a full crew in place in order to have IMAG and potential overflow capability. I am also going to webcast the service.

10 am call time – Please make sure you park at the bank parking lot to leave prime spaces available for the visitors
11 am – 1 pm(?) Funeral service

Sunday, February 7, 2010 services – Team A

First Sunday of the month means communion service.

Lighting Dir.: Andrew
CG: Dave
Cameras: Hal and Denise

Help needed this Saturday morning, etc.

2010-01-14T12:38:00.001-05:00

I would still like some crew for this coming Saturday’s training event. There is a dance and some other “special music” that we’d like to do IMAG (cameras on screen) for. But so far I only have two, including myself. We need another video director or CG operator, AND another camera operator AND lighting to pull it off. Please e-mail me ASAP if you can help. This would be a great way to serve our fellow Methodist churches.

Here are the4 details again:

Saturday January 16, 9-Noon – District Leadership Training

Event features songs by out team with lower thirds, a guest a-capella quartet, and a dance.

Saturday, January 16, 8:00-9:00 a.m. sound checks, rehearsal (?)
Saturday, 8:55-10 a.m. Worship service in our sanctuary
10 on – breakout training sessions. See http://www.flumc2.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2672 for details and to register, if interested in attending the breakout classes.

Sunday, January 17 - Tech Team A

Lighting Director: Andrew Fuller
CG: Operator: Dave Simone
Camera Operators: Hal Warren, Denise Westlake
Training/New: Rebecca Warren

Help Wanted - Sunday Night, January 31 – 6:30-9:00 p.m. Worship Concert

A full crew is needed for CG, lights and IMAG. The first event was much better attended than (I) expected and I did not have a crew. I admit my mistake. Please sign up ASAP.

Rehearsal, Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 during regular choir rehearsal. (Tentative, extras rehearsal may come)
Sunday, January 31, 6:30- 9-ish p.m. Concert (with prelude) Call time 6:00 p.m.
Crew So Far (positions TBD):

Stuart
Denise
Jim M
Jim B.
Lisa

Tech News For the week of Sunday, November 9

2009-11-25T12:00:00.001-05:00

This coming Sunday, November 29 is Team C. We will be having communion and the bell choir. It is also the first Sunday of Advent.

Lighting Dir: Ralph L.
CG: Jim
Cameras: Katie and Denise

Sunday, December 6 - Team A – Special event “Mary and Joseph: A Choice of Love”

We will be having rehearsals

Tuesday December 1, 7-9 p.m. First Rehearsal. If you are available, please plan on attending. Lights, CG, Video Director required.
Wednesday December 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal. All crew required.

Please RSVP to confirm your availability on those two nights.

We also need technical teams in place

December 9 [Team B] rehearsal for December 13
December 16 [Team C] rehearsal for December 20

And new rotations will be posted to MemberConnect soon. Watch for the announcement.

New for October 25-Nov 7

2009-10-19T12:33:00.001-04:00

Sunday, October 25, is Team A. However, we will need a lighting person to cover Andrew at 11 so he can usher.

Lighting: Andrew Fuller (No Andrew at 11, need help)
CG: Dave Simone
Cameras: Hal Warren, Denise Westlake

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, October 25th - A Night of Worship

If you are interested in tech for this event, please let me know. Right now I am going to go with a "light" crew of CG, lights, and perhaps one camera to document it. Invite your friends and neighbors and enjoy the night!

October God, Family and U

Rehearsals are Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, with the worship service on October 30. A minimum CG and Lights are needed, a full crew is possible with enough people. We are expecting a lot more people this time and would like to have a full crew for IMAG purposes. (Cameras live on the screens for newb's.)

Greater Brandon Christian Women's Connection Benefit - November 7

This is an outside group having an event in our building. They have requested a lighting person and it would be a paid opportunity. It would be like a small concert.

Rehearsal/Sound check 3-5p
Concert 7p

Our Vacation

2009-10-10T15:12:00.001-04:00

It's finally done - Part One of our vacation video - Las Vegas.
youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcnlppfoPhM
Or
http://ohtheplaces.mevio.com/

October 10 - help needed

2009-10-07T16:11:00.000-04:00

Jim will not be available this coming Sunday, October 11 for Lights. Would someone perhaps trade weeks with him? Please reply ASAP. Also, we welcome Jim B. to the team this Sunday.
Here is the crew for Oct 10

Lights: OPEN
CG: Lisa (it is also Bells, so she may need to be covered on CG for a portion of the service at 8&11)
Video Directors: Stuart and Jeff
Cameras: Denise and Jim B.

Stuart

Tech Volunteer Opportunities for October and November

2009-10-05T12:58:00.000-04:00

This is a lot for one e-mail, but it is all important stuff!

Sunday, October 25th - A Night of Worship

It looks out of order, but if you are interested in CG or Video director for this event, rehearsals begin ThIs Wednesday at the beginning of normal choir rehearsal. Jeff is trying to get the choir out of their choir books, so he has asked us to run CG at the rehearsals. If you can help, please e-mail me ASAP!
The actual worship concert will be at 6:30, October 25th. We will need a full crew for the event.

Saturday, October 10 - Everest Pinning

Everest University's Nursing School will be holding their Pinning/graduation ceremony this coming Saturday in the Sanctuary from 2-5 p.m. It will require one tech to start up and shut down the sound and video systems, to bring up the level of the lectern mic, and to show a powerpoint presentation. It is a paid opportunity. Please reply if you are qualified.

October God, Family and U

GFU is back! Watch your e-mail for details, rehearsals are Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, with the worship service on October 30. A minimum CG and Lights are needed, a full crew is possible with enough people. We are expecting a lot more people this time and would like to have a full crew for IMAG purposes. (Cameras live on the screens for newb's.)

Worship Recording - November 1

Another church is using our facility to record a live worship album. We may need media support, but please let me know if you're available and pencil it into your calendars. But I believe it is "not open" to attend.

Greater Brandon Christian Women's Connection Benefit - November 7

Rehearsal/Sound check 3-5p
Concert 7p

This is another event that details are still being finalized. The group wants to have a lighting person, and may want CG. It would be a paid opportunity.

Christmas Programs and Rehearsals

If you are interested in video director or lighting director for the special music programs on December 6th [Team A], 13th [B], or 20th [C], please let me know and I will get you the details and a copy of the music CD.

Tech news and crew

2009-09-22T09:05:00.001-04:00

This coming Friday night is the God Family and U service in the Sanctuary. We could still use some help. CG and lights would need to be at rehearsal on Thursday night at 6:00 pm, and at 6:30 for the 7:00 service on Friday. Please e-mail me if you are available.

This coming Sunday is Team C

Tech Team C

Lighting Dir: Ralph Lewis
Video Dir: Katie Mackey
CG: Jim Miller
Cameras: Denise Westlake, Deb Hastings

Tech new for Sunday September 2 - Team B

2009-09-14T09:55:00.000-04:00

First, thank you very much to Katie, Mike P. and our newest team member Jeff for stepping up to help on a "short" Sunday. I literally grabbed Jeff 10 minutes before the 11:00 service and said, "You should try volunteering with Tech." And he said" Okay." And I said "Okay, how about right now?" So I gave him a quick camera lesson and he did great his first time at thee 11:00 service. He'll be added to Team A on a regular basis starting October 4.

This week is Team B. Nothing unusual to note in the service order.

Lighting Director: Jim
Video Director: Mike M.
CG: Lisa
Cameras: Denise and Fred

Crew for September 13 - Help Needed

2009-09-03T10:41:00.000-04:00

Two people will be out on September 13 (Team A). If you can fill in on any position, or want to make a trade, please e-mail me ASAP.

Stuart

Crew For Sunday, September 6 [Team C]

2009-09-02T13:21:00.000-04:00

Crew For Sunday. Deb had requested off, and Mike M. has notified me that he is not available, either. If you want to learn/refresh your skills on Video Directing, it would be a good week this week to do so.

Lighting Director: Ralph
CG: Jim
Cameras: Denise and Katie

Lighting
I didn't have any takers on the Lighting Work Day. I will retry in October.

Tech News - Aug 30 and September Lighting Day

2009-08-23T10:18:00.001-04:00

Sunday, Aug 30 is Team B. Two important note. One: We need an additional camera operator to take Denise's Place. Please e-mail if you can help.. Two: Our Children's Ministry will be leading us in worship for the entire 9:30 & 11:00 services with a taste of their God, family and U service. It will a little trickier than your average Sunday service. If you can make rehearsal Thursday night (Details to follow).

Lighting Director: Jim Thompson
CG: Lisa Callaham
Camera: Fred Hill, and HELP WANTED

Lighting Work Day
I am scheduling a lighting work day for a Sunday afternoon in September, after worship concludes. Please look at your calendars for September and see if there is one that works better for you. Some lifting and/or climbing may be required of some people.

Crew For Sunday, August 23 (Team A)

2009-08-18T16:25:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday is Team A

Lighting Dir: Andrew
Video Dir: Mike M.
CG: Dave
Cameras: Hal, Denise

Also, Denise will not be here on August 30 (Team B). Can someone please fill in on that Sunday?

Cell phones in church

2009-07-27T15:07:00.001-04:00

From Pastor Jamie:

This was actually played a ta church I used to serve. I probably would have vetoed this offering!

Pastor Jamie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFxand_JTGE

Help Needed - Covered

2009-07-17T08:40:00.000-04:00

Jim has volunteered to cover Camera this Sunday.

Help Wanted

2009-07-16T13:39:00.001-04:00

Help is still needed for this coming Sunday to cover for Denise on Camera. Please e-mail if you are available.

Stuart

Tech news for VBS and Sunday July 19

2009-07-13T14:55:00.001-04:00

Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School continues throughout the week. We are in need of more help at the opening sessions (8:45-9:30 a.m.) every day. Please come up to the booth if you can help. Also, Friday night there is a closing session in the chapel. We need a minimum of two - sound and CG. A camera operator is optional.
Sunday, July 19
This Sunday is Team B. Help will be needed as Denise takes a much deserved Sunday off.

Lighting Director: Jim
CG: Lisa
Video Director: Stuart
Cameras: Fred and OPEN - Help Wanted!

Tech News and Sunday July 12 Crew

2009-07-07T12:32:00.001-04:00

Sunday July 12 is Team A. Even though it is 2nd Sunday, there will be no Bell Choir.

Lighting Director: Mike M.
Video Director: Andrew
CG: Dave
Cameras: Denise and Hal

Willow Creek Leadership Summit
August 6 & 7 is the Willow Creek Leadership Summit Simulcast, hosted locally at Van Dyke UMC in Lutz. It is an all day (8-5) event. The church is taking a large group of leaders to the conference and spots are still available. If you lead anywhere - church, work, your family - you should go to this awesome event with Leaders from the business and church community. Contact Dan Palmer at the church office to sign up and for pricing info.

Tech T-Shirts (sort of)
A company called Midnight Oil Productions makes "Media Ministry" t-shirts and hats. The church doesn't have money to buy you all your own shirts right now, but you can order your own, if you like. Check out Media Ministry shirts (and matching hats) here. "Media ministry is like a sport. Look the part!"

Webcasting works
Here is an excerpt from a blog that Pastor Matt forwarded to me: (http://evotional.com/2009/07/webcasting-works.html)

Great weekend at NCC. The highlight? A guy caught me between services at Union Station. It was his first visit, but he's been watching the webcast. Told me that he grew up in church but had been on a long prodigal journey. After watching a webcast he rededicated his life to Christ.

I love our webcast for a couple reasons. First of all, I feel like it's a safe way to listen to a dangerous message. There is something about watching on webcast that defuses defense mechanisms. I also think it's a great way to visit a church. You get a thin slice of what that church is like. It's a sample or taste test if you will. We're finding that more and more people watch the webcast before visiting in person. It's one of our side doors at NCC.
-Mark Batterson (Emphasis author's -S.M.)

Thanks for all that you ALL do to make worship what it is in the sanctuary and around the world!

A learning opportunity... Monday July 6

2009-07-02T11:16:00.001-04:00

I will be doing a video shoot Monday night at the Westlake home of Denise's student small group for an upcoming message. If you want to learn how all that stuff gets set up – lights, camera, sound, etc. – please e-mail me ASAP. It will be a "first-reply, first-serve" basis. I don't need a full crew to come with me over to the Westlake house – one or two assistants at the most.

It would be about 6 p.m. to 8-ish p.m. I could potentially pick up a student who wants to help, but probably better if you could get your parent to drive.

I look forward to teaching you!

Stuart

Can you help extra this Sunday?

2009-07-01T11:02:00.001-04:00

Ralph has informed me that he will be unable to serve this Sunday. I had scheduled Jim to learn lights, so if there is a person who can fill in on lights AND train Jim at the same time, it would be greatly appreciated.

Ralph has said he would trade with whoever covered his position.

Thanks,
Stuart

The more we grow...

2009-06-30T13:35:00.001-04:00

My senior pastor, Jamie westlake, forwarded this to our staff:

…words for us to consider from Mark Batterson in the midst of our growth. What do we need to pay attention to when we are doing well? Great question. Here’s what one pastor thinks.

Have a great day,

PJ

Just thought I'd share the ten reminders I shared at Healing Place in their staff meeting. Think of them as a gut check for growing churches. These are personal reflections on our journey @ NCC.

The more we grow...

1) ...the greater the PRIVILEGE. I never want myself or anyone on our staff to have a sense of entitlement. We're only servants--I Cor. 3:5.

2) ...the more COMPLICATED things get. Sin complicates your life in negative ways. Growth complicates your life in positive ways. Learn to thank God for complications!

3) ...the harder it is to maintain UNITY. Vision is the key to unity! The larger you get the more frequently you need to cast vision. Unity doesn't happen by default--Eph 4:3.

4) ...the better STEWARDS we need to be. Growth raises the stakes. With greater responsibility comes greater accountability.

5) ...the more ABOVE REPROACH we need to be. I Corinthians 10:23 says, "Everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial." As our leadership expands, there can be an unhealthy and unholy tendency toward the permissible end of the spectrum! Guard against it. As our influence expands, leaders need to move toward the beneficial end of that spectrum!

6) ...the easier it is to exist for those who ALREADY BELONG. As a church grows it is very easy to give in to centripetal force--we become inward-focused and ingrown. The Great Commission is centrifugal--go into all the world.

7) ...the easier it is to do ministry out of MEMORY instead of ministry out of IMAGINATION. The beginning of the end for every entreprenurial organization is the moment they stop doing what got them to where they are! You need to keep making mistakes. You need to keep experimenting. Don't repeat the past. Create the future!

8) ...the more we have to remind ourselves of WHY we're doing what we're doing and WHO we're doing it for. There is a fine line between building Thy Kingdom and My Kingdom. As your circle of influence grows, you need to stay Christ-centered.

9) ...the more you have to guard your heart. As you grow, so does the target on your back. Leaders need to keep a pure heart in the midst of criticism and temptation. The blessings of God backfire when they produce pride. Stay humble.

10) ...the bigger our DREAMS need to get. The size of our dreams is one of the best barometers of spiritual maturity. People with a big God have big dreams!

Jeff and Debbie Say Thanks

2009-06-30T12:26:00.003-04:00

Here is a video I did for this past Sunday.
Description: The music and choir director of FUMC Brandon thanks the congregation for their support during his recovery from a serious brain hemorrhage (subarachnoid type).

Edited by Stuart Mackey. (c) FUMC Brandon and Stuart Mackey.

Re: Tech News for the Week of June 8-14

2009-06-09T15:13:00.000-04:00

And I meant to mention -
Jeff will be out about another week so he can receive another scan. Once he's home, Debbie will let the church family know how best to serve them. Until then, cards are the best thing you can send. They can be sent to Jeff and Debbie's house. Call Desi, Debbie or the church office for the address.

Tech News for the Week of June 8-14

2009-06-09T09:16:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday is Team C. We welcome Jim to Team C this week.

Lighting Director: Ralph L.
Video Director: Mike M.
CG: Katie
Cameras: Deb, Denise and Jim (training)

Training
Also, don't forget the training and rehearsal opportunities the next three Wednesdays - those leading up to the June 28 "Patriotic Program." We will have practice during the choir practice time 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Vacations
And check your Vacation calendars and make sure you check that you aren't taking vacation on your Sunday. If you are, please e-mail me ASAP and I'll send out an e-mail asking for someone to trade.

Vacation Bible School
If you aren't working days and are interested in helping with any part of VBS, July 13-17. The opportunities are as follows (times approx)

Crew for opening session; 8:30-9:30 a.m. (full crew, CG, Cams, lights, etc.)
Videographer for events; 9:00-11:45 a.m. Video tape the happenings all over campus
Crew for closing session; 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Full crew needed
Editor; times open, afternoons are best. Learn to edit with Premier Pro and create the highlight video for VBS.

[Fwd: Tech Team new for June 1-7, 2009]

2009-06-02T13:23:00.000-04:00

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Sunday, June 7 is Team B
A new volunteer - Jim - will be joining us to learn tech. Let us welcome him and make him feel at home. We will also have a special Duet with Katie and Sarah.

Lighting: Jim
Video Director: Stuart
CG: Lisa
Cameras, Fred and Denise

June 28 "Patriotic" Program
We are in need of a few extra crew for the June 28 worship services (Team B). final dress rehearsal will be June 24 at 7:30 p.m. If you are available for the rehearsal, please e-mail me. Please pick up a CD in the booth. Any earlier Wednesday rehearsals would be a help as well. (See next Item.)

Tech Training
Starting June 10, I will offer regular training on Wednesday nights 7:30-9:00 to coincide with Jeff's Choir rehearsal. Please e-mail ahead of time and let me know what position you would like training with: CG, Lights, Camera, or Video Director.

Office Assistance Needed
Janeen will be out of town next week (June 8-11). If you are available any days next week to come to the office and help make CD and DVD copies or prepare MediaShout, it would be greatly appreciated. Making the copies is actually pretty easy. Please let me know if you can help and what day, and I'll get back with you about working with my schedule.

New Cue Sheets
You've all had a turn since we adopted the new cue sheet format. Please e-mail any feedback you might have. Also, I have been forgetting to mention, but individual song sheets have been in the front pocket of each binder for "non-congregational" songs with notes about solos, etc. (i.e. offertories). I am sorry that I have been forgetting to mention it. There are also lots of other helpful notes in that pocket that are position specific.

Coming Soon -
MediaShout Version 4
I will soon be upgrading all CG computers to MediaShout 4. All current songs, etc will automatically be migrated to the new version. Training announcements to follow.
Vacation Bible School
Shooters and Editors needed July 13-17, 8:30-12:15.

Very pretty song and cool video

2009-06-02T11:54:00.000-04:00

Mike McCall sent me this link. It is a very pretty song and very well filmed. Make sure you watch it all the way through.

This is driving me nuts! One take or multiple takes to get all the shots?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3d6SFcDys

Tech Team News for May 31

2009-05-26T13:49:00.001-04:00

(I am having to write this from MemberConnect because I switched e-mail programs and have not created a new distribution list yet.)

Sunday, May 31 is Team A

Lighting Director: Andrew
CG: Dave Simone
Video Director: Mike M.
Cameras: Hal and Denise

Also, coming up are two Children's events that need tech

Let Go, Let God Camp; June 15-19, Camp Rotary
This is a five day sleep-over camp, we we need neep shooting during all times of day and evening. If you can help, please e-mail me ASAP and let me know what days/times you want to help. I also need help during the day, starting that Tuesday, to edit the footage from the previous day.

Vacation Bible School; July 13-17
This is a half day event, from about 8:30-12:30. We need a full tech crew for the opening ans closing sessions, approx. 9:00-9:30 and 11:00-12:00. We also want to make sure we edit every day so that the video can be done shortly after VBS concludes. E-mail me and let me know which area/time you can assist with.

Crew For Sunday May 10

2009-05-04T14:13:00.001-04:00

Sunday is Team A - And Mother's Day!

Lighting Director: Andrew
CG: Katie
Cameras: Hal and Denise

Video Contest
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas is having a video contest where the prize is $1000; it is open to individuals or ministries. Details are here:
http://www.cor.org/livideocontest/
If you are interested in leading a team to develop a video to enter in the contest, let me know.

Leadership Summit
The Willow Creek Leadership Summit Simulcast is August 6&7 at Van Dyke UMC. If you want to hear powerful teaching on how to be a better leader, and participate in worship with 60,000 people around the globe, contact Dan Palmer at the office for details.

News for the week of 4/26 and Sunday 5/3

2009-04-27T14:40:00.001-04:00

CORRECTION:

GFU is Friday a 7:00 p.m., with a 6:45 call time. Sorry for the confusion.
Thursday rehearsal is still at 6:30

Here is the crew for GFU:

* CG: Dave
* Camera: Denise
* Sound: Stuart

Sunday is May 3 - Team C. Here is the crew:

* Lighting Dir.: Ralph L.
* Video Director: Mike M.
* CG: Dave (trading with Katie)
* Cameras: Deb and Denise

Help Help! We have no camera operators!

2009-04-23T10:14:00.000-04:00

I received e-mail this morning that my one camera operator for this Sunday
is not available. Please help! Even if you can only do one service, it would
be appreciated! Let me know by e-mail, or text or call 813-495-8379.

Also coming up;

God Family and U Service- May 1

We need help with the May 1 GFU service on Camera, CG, and sound. Please
contact me if you can help. There is also a mandatory rehearsal for Sound
and CG on Thursday night.

Music Ministry Golf Tournament

The music Ministry Golf tournament is Saturday May 2 at Bloomingdale Golf
Course. We need videographers to document the event. This is a great way to
learn to "shoot" so let me know if you are interested ASAP.

Tech News and Crew For April 26

2009-04-20T15:39:00.001-04:00

This Sunday is April 26; Team B. Denise is not available so we need another
camera operator, please.

* Lighting: Jim
* Video: Stuart
* CG: Lisa
* Cameras: Fred and OPEN

And as Jamie mentioned Sunday it is volunteer appreciation week. Thank you,
thank you, and thank you!!! I think that it is quite clear that much of what
our ministry does would be simply impossible without all of you
volunteering.

Stuart

Tech news - 4/16/2009

2009-04-16T10:19:00.001-04:00

Sunday's Crew - Team A

This coming Sunday things are "back to normal." Come early and have
pancakes! But we'll still meet at 7:30 in the booth.

Tech Team A

* Andrew Fuller

* Denise Westlake

* Dave Simone

* Hal Warren

* Mike McCall

GFU is coming!

The Last GFU of the season is May 1, with the standard mandatory CG and
sound rehearsal on April 30. We need CG, one camera, and sound. Please let
me know if you are interested in helping.

May 10 Dave needs a trade

Kudos to Dave for sending me an early notice. He would like to trade with
someone on CG to take his place on May 10. Please e-mail me back if you can
trade.

Crews and Rehearsal Schedules For April 9, 10 & 12

2009-04-06T12:20:00.001-04:00

First, a clarification. When you receive an e-mail with [Event Reminder] in
the subject line, it is automatically generated by MemberConnect. I create
those events in advance and they automatically are sent out at the intervals
I assigned. But as we all know, things can change at the last minute.

So below are the FINAL crew assignments. Thank you to all who volunteered,
but we had more than enough help for Thursday night. I also tried to assign
people that were going to be at both services to the same position in order
to simplify rehearsal, and not confuse you (i.e. "Am I camera or spot
today?")

If you can not make rehearsal, your availability has changed, or I made a
mistake, please let me know ASAP.

Easter Sunday Crew

Rehearsal is 7-8 p.m. Wednesday; 6:45 call time (earlier if you need
training/remedial training on a position)

* Producer/Video Director: Stuart
* Lighting Director: Jim
* CG: Katie
* Cameras: Denise, Deb and Ralph
* No Spot Lights on Easter

Thursday Living Last Supper Crew

Rehearsal is from 8-9-ish p.m. Wednesday, if you are only one Thursday crew,
please be here right at 8.

* Producer: Stuart
* Video Director/TD: Jared
* Lighting Director: Jim
* CG: Katie
* Cameras: Deb, Denise and Hal
* Spots: Mike and Andrew

Oops - Need More Help for Easter

2009-03-31T09:36:00.001-04:00

Denise has informed me (that I forgot she told me) that she IS NOT available
this weekend for Palm Sunday. So I need one more camera operator for
Rehearsal and Palm Sunday service, please.

RE: Palm Sunday Rehearsal and Crew AND GFU

2009-03-30T15:56:00.000-04:00

Oops. Palm Sunday Rehearsal IS WEDNESDAY. Thursday is GFU rehearsal for CG
and Sound.

Stuart

Palm Sunday Rehearsal and Crew AND GFU

2009-03-30T15:30:00.001-04:00

This coming Palm Sunday is Team "B+" (or B with extras). Please acknowledge
if you are able to make Thursday P.M. rehearsal. ( * = confirmed for
rehearsal Wednesday at 7)

Tentative Positions and Crew

* Producer: Katie
* Lighting Dir.: Jim*
* Video Dir: Stuart*
* CG: Lisa
* Cameras: Fred*, Denise* and Mike

We will rehearse Palm Sunday entirely, followed by Easter Sunday.

Easter Crew (Team C+)

* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Dir.: Jim
* Video Dir: Stuart
* CG: Katie
* Cameras: Ralph, Denise and Deb

GFU Crew Friday

* CG: Dave Simone
* Sound: Stuart
* Camera: Hal Warren?

Crew For Sunday, March 22 & Holy Week Rehearsals

2009-03-16T16:56:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday is Team C. Katie and Dave have traded, and Mike will be
helping. The Student Orchestra (StOP) will be performing extended preludes
this week.

* Lighting Director: Ralph L.
* Video Director: Mike M.
* CG: Dave
* Cameras: Deb, Denise

Palm Sunday Rehearsal

Next Wednesday, March 25 will be rehearsal for Palm Sunday, (April 5 - Team
B). If you are available - especially lighting and CG - please be here at
7:00 p.m. so I can talk through the service and rehearsal schedule with you.
Late arrival for camera operators is acceptable. We also need additional
crew to fill extra positions.

Easter Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. is call time for Easter Rehearsal (Sunday,
April 12 - Team C). We will also be rehearsing for the Living Last Supper.
Additional crew is needed.

Living Last Supper - Maundy Thursday

And Thursday, April 9 is the return of the "Live Action" Living Last Supper,
with an updated cast featuring members of other area Methodist Churches. We
will need an extra large crew due to the need for Spot Light Operators for
this service.

Still need help for Sunday

2009-03-12T11:03:00.001-04:00

We still need a lighting director for Sunday. Please let me know if you can
help. Hal has offered to help at 11 for the Bell Choir.

2009-03-09T09:59:00.001-04:00

First, thanks to everyone who helped on Sunday: Andrew, Mike, Dave, Hal,
Denise, and Tres. I think it made a huge improvement for me to be in the
"producer" chair and keep my eyes on the whole service. We need to try to
fill the crew this way every week.

But, this Sunday, March 15 is Team B and Bell Choir Sunday. We will be
short-handed and need help due to Jim being unavailable and needing "Camera
4" for the Bell Choir at 8&11. Also, we may need backup on CG Since Lisa is
IN The Bell Choir. So, Here are the tentative positions

* Lighting Director: OPEN
* CG: Lisa, but need help
* Video Director: OPEN
* Cameras: Denise, Fred and OPEN

Remember, any time you want to learn a position on your off week, you are
invited to come - even for one or two services.

DON'T FORGET THE TIME CHANGE

2009-03-06T10:35:00.001-05:00

Don't forget to set your alarms AHEAD one hour before you go to sleep on
Saturday night!

Tech News for The weekend of March 6-8 - WE'RE REALLY BUSY!

2009-03-05T17:17:00.001-05:00

GFU Friday, March 6!

These people have expressed an interest in GFU

* Denise and Mike M

If you can be here by 6:30 Friday, it would be appreciated. Optional: If you
want, there are selling dinner as a fundraiser.

OPTIONAL REHEARSAL IS TONIGHT, THURSDAY. BE HERE AT 6:30.

Sunday, March 8 - Team A

* Lighting: Mike M.
* Video Director: Andrew Fuller
* CG: Dave Simone
* Camera: Denise and OPEN

You can see I took myself out of Video Director, and we need an extra
camera. I really need to train Video Directors, so if you are interested in
Video Directing, please let me know when you can come for orientation.

Sunday March 8, 2:00 p.m. Memorial for Gayle Butcher

If you are available from 1:30 p.m. to about 3:00 p.m. for Camera, lights,
or CG, please let me know. We've established a habit of video-taping
memorials for families and I don't want to let this family down.

Future:

We need crews for Holy Week!

* Palm Sunday, April 5 (Team B)

* Rehearsal April 1, 7:30 p.m.

* Maundy Thursday, April 9 - Living Last Supper (LIVE!)
* Easter Sunday, April 12 (Team C)

* Rehearsal April 8, 7:00 p.m. (Note Time Change)

A comment on the webcast

2009-02-24T16:19:00.001-05:00

Jamie forwarded the following comment from his Facebook page to me. You ALL
make this possible!

-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Westlake
-------------------------
Subject: Sandra Steele Kubler wrote on your Wall...

Sandra wrote on your Wall:

"Thank you so much for online worship. John and I are home sick today, but
I was able to worship with you online. I was with the 11:00 service. I
want you to know that these sermons are reaching me and I'm sure others as
well. I am pleased with your boldness and courage. It's not always easy to
reach folks my age but you do so every wk. The service was great. You
handled things so well. Thanks for coming back to pray at the end of the
service. We will pray here as well. God bless your ministry."

Tech Crew Help Wanted February 25 and Crew for March 1

2009-02-23T16:04:00.001-05:00

First, Wednesday night is our Ash Wednesday service. We will need a full
crew to record the service:

CG, Video Director, Lights, Cameras

Please reply ASAP if you can be here at 6:15 Wednesday to help.

This coming Sunday is communion Sunday and Team C

* Lighting: Deb or Ralph
* CG: Katie
* Video Director:
* Cameras: Denise and Ralph or Deb

I don't know how comfortable Deb and/or Ralph feel on lights to run solo
yet. If I can get a light trainer to sit by one of them this week, that
would be great. Also, I really need to start training other people how to
video direct, so if you are interested in learning, let me know.

Crew For Sunday February 22 - Help wanted!

2009-02-16T15:59:00.000-05:00

This coming Sunday is Team B: Help wanted!

* Lighting: Jim
* CG: Lisa
* Cameras: Denise, Fred and OPEN*

*I would like a third camera operator for this week due to a special guest.
The Splat Experience will be doing some performance art on a giant 8 foot by
8 foot canvas in the center of the stage. To accommodate it and get the best
shots, I am going to set up "Camera 4" on the right side of the balcony. So
we will need an extra camera operator over there to run that camera. This
will give us a cool angle of the artist, plus we will be able to see around
the canvas to see the band/orchestra and praise team.

ATTENTION MEN!

If you have not already signed up, call the church office to register for
the Momentum Event this Friday and Saturday. It is a great weekend of
worship and fellowship. It kicks off with a tailgate party on Friday Night
in the Bell Shoals Baptist Church parking lot. The night winds down about 9
or 10. Then at 8 a.m. (I think) 'ril noon, we're back for more worship and
teaching.

I'm signed up! So be there!

Stuart

(P. S. For full disclosure I most likely won't make the Friday night
experience, but I will make the Saturday for sure!)

What are doing with your days and nights

2009-02-11T13:49:00.001-05:00

Want to help out tech but maybe you aren't up to serving at a service or
aren't available? Help out around the office! There are a lot of tasks that
don't have to been AT a certain time, but simply BY a certain time/day. Some
can even be done at home! Training is available for everything.

CD/DVD duplication

* Label and copy original recording from Sunday
* Label and make copies of DVDs and CDs ordered
* Label and make copies of praise team practice CDs

Data processing

* Download song lyrics into MediaShout and MS Word
* Format and arrange the songs in the correct order as sung
* Occasionally, songs need to be typed out "by hand"
* Log "used discs" into register
* Log copyright information on all songs performed
* Report copyright info to reporting agency

Media Filing

* Organize and file past recordings into the archive library (read
"closet")

Graphic Design

* Create, find or take your own song background pictures
* Pick the most "fitting" background for each song
* Create eye-catching announcement graphics for the service and the
"loop"

If you are interested in helping with any of these tasks, give Stuart or
Janeen a shout at church 689-4161 or media@fumcbrandon.org.

Crew For Sunday, February 15 - Team A

2009-02-11T10:14:00.000-05:00

This Sunday is Team A. If you want a CD to listen to of the music for this
week, please stop by my office in the sanctuary.

* Lighting: Andrew
* CG: Dave
* Camera: Denise

I am also going to send another e-mail with the new rotation. The only
changes are the Jeff has stepped down, and Ralph L. has been added to Team
C.

Church Volunteer Articles

2009-02-10T16:48:00.000-05:00

I found this post among the blogs I read with links to articles about tech
volunteers and recruiting. I hope we can all strive to recruit more tech
volunteers in our own spheres of influence.

http://anthonycoppedge.com/blogs/index.php?title=church_volunteer_articles
<http://anthonycoppedge.com/blogs/index.php?title=church_volunteer_articles&
more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1> &more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

Media Resources

2009-01-27T15:46:00.001-05:00

Here are several site where you can find useful stuff for your church media
department

Media resources

Worshipfilms.com - motion video and still backgrounds as well as "ckips" for
sermons, etc. Buy individually or in volumes

Sermonspice.com -

Sermonvideos.com -

Worshiphousemedia.com -

Sermonade.com -

Meatloafmedia.com -

- all different individual videos, backgrounds, everything. Some of
the sites are better than others. And also some are stores so you'll see the
same media at each one.

Shoutable.com - the store of Mediashout plug-ins and movies.

Highwayvideo.com - very contemporary videos

lifechurch.tv/free-church-resources - this is a church that basically gives
away every media they make! Very cool stuff.

Flashlightfilms.com - Hollywood caliber Christmas and Easter videos of
Jesus, etc.

Tools

Mediashout.com

Easyworship.com

- two different programs for doing "church media"

midnightoilproductions.com - great sermon title stills and movies, also good
training resources

http://www.textweek.com/movies/themeindex.htm - Movie Theme Index, okay

Movieministry.com - subscription that categorizes movie clips - better

You know that you need a license to play movie clips, right?!

CVLI.com - Christian Video Licensing (if you're at a Methodist church,
contact the conference.)

Screenvue.com - a service of CVLI, basic is included with CVLI. Movie clips
by topic, PLU, some of the clips are downloadable right from the site. Even
stuff that isn't on DVD yet.

I hope that is helpful!

Stuart

Internal Virus Database is out of date.
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.10.12/1910 - Release Date: 1/22/2009
6:28 PM

Tweet!

2009-01-27T11:31:00.001-05:00

I am now on twitter. You can follow my "tweets" at

https://twitter.com/stuartcmackey

Barlow Girl at St. Andrews March 6

2009-01-26T15:50:00.000-05:00

I was over on St. Andrews site and found this

http://www.standrewsbrandon.org/articles_view.asp?articleid=52740
<http://www.standrewsbrandon.org/articles_view.asp?articleid=52740&columnid=
2786> &columnid=2786

They are having a benefit concert for Stepping Stone Farms on March 6, at 7
p.m. See the site for details and ticket information.

If a lot of people want to go, maybe we can get a group together.

Stuart

Sunday February 1, Team B

2009-01-26T11:37:00.001-05:00

Sunday is Team B. Mike P. will fill in for Denise. Here is the crew

* Lighting Director: Jim
* Video Director: Stuart
* CG: Lisa
* Cameras: Fred and Mike P.

If you want to learn a new position and shadow someone, this is a good week
to do it.

And some good news! We collected four names at the M&M Fair on Sunday; two
for the Sanctuary Tech, and two for Student Tech! Details to come.

LifeCare of Brandon - Sanctity of Life 2009

2009-01-21T16:37:00.002-05:00

Several Clients Share their testimonies on how the LifeCare of Brandon center (formerly known as Care Pregnancy Center of Brandon) has changed their life. This is the short version used on January 18.
Visit LifeCare of Brandon's website at
http://www.lifecareofbrandon.com/

Cynthia Pinckney Ministries

2009-01-21T13:18:00.007-05:00

Cynthia Pinckney Ministries is a missions partner of FUMC Brandon. You can find out more by visiting their website at http://cynthiapinckneyministries.org/
This is a highlight video we produced to showcase Cynthia Pinckney Ministries on January 18, 2009.

Superbowl tech

2009-01-21T11:47:00.000-05:00

We will need massive help on February 1 to help set up for the Super Bowl,
primarily due to the screen set-up. Here is a list of TECH resources and
where they will be acquired from. If you think something is missing, please
advise.

1. Video Projector (floater from S.H.)
2. Screen - already in B&G, need power/controller from shed
3. Long S-video or composite cables - Chapel booth has most of the long
cables now.

* We may need "barrels" if we are short. It is easier to put the tuner
by the sound and run one cable to the projector, than to put the tuner by
the projector and run two long cables to the PA.

4. Long COAX antenna cable to put antenna outside - upstairs Sanctuary
mech. room
5. Extension cords - green box from Sanctuary booth
6. Digital converter box - from Sanctuary booth (don't forget the
remote!)
7. Antenna - from Sanctuary booth
8. Sound system - need to discuss with Robin. I don't think any of us
will find the Passport adequate.

* Amp
* Speakers with stands
* Speaker cables
* One mic
* Long mic cable(s)

Stuart

Worship Leader Article

2009-01-05T12:47:00.001-05:00

I thought that you all would like this article from Worship Leader Magazine.

http://www.worshipleader-digital.com/worshipleader/20090102/?pg=34
<http://www.worshipleader-digital.com/worshipleader/20090102/?pg=34&pm=2&u1=
friend> &pm=2&u1=friend

Stuart

Crew Details for January 11, 2009

2009-01-05T12:33:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

This coming Sunday, January 11 is Team B.

* Lighting Director: Jim
* Video Director: OPEN
* CG: Lisa
* Cameras: Denise, Fred

ATTENTION EVERYONE:

Anytime you can come in on an extra Sunday to cross train, please try. We
all need to be more flexible with our positions so we aren't short handed
every week.

We are in need of

* CG Operators
* Lighting Directors
* Video Directors

Or call or e-mail me to set up some one-on-one time! And remember to invite
a friend to join in and serve!

Stuart

What would you give baby Jesus for Christmas?

2008-12-18T10:04:00.004-05:00

We asked children what they would give the baby Jesus for a Christmas present. Their answers were both amusing and profound.
This video will be part of our 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

Videographer: Shelly Wilson
Editor: Stuart Mackey

Final Crew For DEcember 14

2008-12-11T11:51:00.001-05:00

Final Crew Assignments for December 14:

* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Director: Jim
* Video Director: Katie
* Video TD: Andrew
* CG Operator: Dave
* Camera Operators: Denise, Jeff

Thanks to all for a great rehearsal!

Appreciation Luncheon and other happenings

2008-12-08T12:55:00.001-05:00

Music and Tech Appreciation Luncheon - Dec. 21st

After services on Sunday, December 21, Jeff is hosting an appreciation
luncheon for all music, choir, and tech members and their families in the
Boys & Girls Club. If you have served in these areas over the past year,
please come and share the fun and fellowship with us. And best of all - IT'S
FREE!

Christmas Cantata - Dec 14 - Team A

* Regular Team A - Andrew, Denise, Dave
* Additions - Jim (?), Katie

More help is still needed. If you can be here on Wednesday, December 10 for
rehearsal at 7:30, it would be greatly appreciated.

Christmas Cantata - Dec 21 - Team B

* Regular Team B - Jim, Fred, Denise, Lisa
* Additions - Katie

More help is still needed. If you can be here on Wednesday, December 17 for
rehearsal at 7:30, it would be greatly appreciated.

Christmas Eve Services - 5, 7, 9, 11

We are still looking for help for Christmas Eve. If you know lights and
could do both 7 and 9 p.m., it would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, December 28 - Team C

* Jeff, Deb, Denise

Please check your holiday plans and confirm you will be able to serve your
regular roataion on December 28. Katie and I will be out of town and Jared
will be "directing."

Crew For Sunday December 7 - Halp Wanted

2008-12-01T15:57:00.001-05:00

This coming Sunday is Team C. However, Deb will not be available. We need at
least one more camera operator, preferably 2 more, because this Sunday, the
Bell Choir will be playing.

If you can help, please e-mail me ASAP.

Also, Friday Night is GFU and "One Night Under The Stars." Thank you for
those who signed up. Please e-mail membership@fumcbrandon.org
<mailto:membership@fumcbrandon.org?subject=One%20Night%20Under%20The%20Stars
%20Reservation> and me
<mailto:stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org?subject=One%20Night%20Under%20The%20Sta
rs%20reservation> to confirm you dinner order.

Stuart

An article about us!

2008-11-20T11:40:00.001-05:00

Check out this small article about us from the St. Pete Times.

http://blogs.tampabay.com/60south/

This Sunday and Training

2008-11-17T14:36:00.001-05:00

This coming Sunday is Team A.

* Lighting: Andrew
* Camera: Denise and HELP!
* CG: Dave

The will be another video played like you've seen over the past few week. We
will also have a guest speaker - Don Caldwell. And at the end of the service
there will be a time to bring your financial commitments to the altar. I
will make sure to allow the crew time to participate in this if they wish.

CG Training!

We have purchased the long overdue replacement for Prologue Sunday Plus -
Media Shout! Jay and Janeen and I have been working through the tutorials,
and this coming Sunday we will be using it for Worship. It is different that
SundayPlus, in a better way.

So, this Wednesday, in the Sanctuary we will have training from 6:30-7:30
p.m., earlier if you're available. I will have several computers available
so we can have as much "hands on" practice as possible.

If you a regularly a CG operator, I encourage you to download the demo
version from www.medishout.com <http://www.medishout.com/> and install it
on your computer (please read the minimum requirements on their site.)
Please go through the tutorials before the Wednesday training if at all
possible. It will work for 30 days.

Please attend if at all possible. If another time will work better for you,
please call me or e-mail me to set up a personal training time.

Crews For Friday and Sunday

2008-11-06T10:26:00.001-05:00

Friday Comedy Show

This Friday's Comedy Show's call time is 6:45. Howard will begin "pre-show"
music at about 7/7:15. The Comedy show will begin at 7:30. Here are the crew
who have volunteered:

* Lighting: Jim
* Cameras: Deb and Fred
* Video Director: Stuart
* Video TD: Jared

Please double check your schedules that you are available. I'll be a little
flexible with the call time if I need to be on this one. And your spouses
are invited, too!

Sunday November 9 - Team B

This coming Sunday is Team B. The Bell Choir will be playing. We will need
CG help to cover Lisa in the Bell Choir.

* Lighting: Jim (8 & 9:30), Mike (11)
* CG: Lisa (?)
* Cameras: Denise and Fred

New Volunteers Needed

Please think about people you know who are looking for a place to serve and
invite them to join you on your Sunday to check out Tech.

Upcoming Events

2008-09-18T10:43:00.001-04:00

There are plenty of opportunities to serve in the coming month. Here is
sampling of events and opportunities.

* Friday, October 3 - GFU: God, Family and U service in the gym. We'll
need help with CG (PowerPoint), Lights, sound and cameras. I would like to
shoot this one in it's entirety like a service this time.
* Friday October 31 - GFU: God Family and U service in the gym. We're
having two GFUs this month, to support it and the Trunk 'n Treat. Same needs
as above plus I'd like to shoot some b-roll of the Trunk n' Treat event,
too.

Please sign up ASAP to help with these events, and more to come in November!

Crew for Sunday, August 24

2008-08-19T22:30:00.001-04:00

Well, this is it. The day we've been working for - the launch of the Student
Worship Service! Both of the new video systems are up and running. And I am
confident that I will have the "link" solved tomorrow morning. We will need
many extra crew members to complete the service.

Sanctuary Crew [Team C] - 7:30 call time (subject to change)

* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Director: OPEN
* Video Director: OPEN
* CG: Katie
* Cameras: Denise, Deb, Mike

Team C is in need of Lighting and CG operators. If you are interested in
cross-training, please let me know Sunday morning and we will begin some
training during the 8 a.m. service

Student Service Crew - Call Time 8:30 (?)

* Producer: Sue
* Lighting: Cameron
* Video Director: Christian
* CG: Jay
* Cameras: Cory and OPEN

It is important to be on time and familiarize yourself with your equipment.
Student Crew: Be prepared to stay after the service to tear down some of the
equipment after the service to prepare for the 11:00 service.

Tech News and oppurtunities

2008-07-23T12:01:00.001-04:00

We're back! The team from the DR arrived safely at TPA around 10:15, and
Katie and I were home by 11:30. It is good to be home. I will be putting
together a long form video from the pics and footage soon.

But things didn't stop around here while I was gone. There are a few big
projects on the horizon.

Sanctuary Stage Reset - July 28 & 29

Jeff and Howard are resetting/rearranging the sanctuary stage on Monday,
July 28, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. If you are available during that time to help
move risers and equipment, it would be greatly appreciated. Help during the
Day on Tuesday, July 19, may be needed as well. Please e-mail if you can
help.

Chapel Equipment Installation - August 3 & 4

Jeff has also scheduled the following Monday, August 4, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. for
installing the new sound and A/V gear in the chapel. I am also looking for
volunteers on Sunday August 3, from 1:30 p.m. - approx. 6 p.m. to help run
cable under the floor in the Chapel. We will run the snake through the
tunnel, and run some A/V cable under the stage for the projector and such.
Time permitting; we may begin to install equipment in the booth.

Sanctuary Lighting and Video System Reset - TBD - Tentative August 10

This project is still TBD, due to waiting on parts for the new switcher. But
it will be scheduled soon. We will be installing the new switcher, but while
we do that we will be re-arranging the positions and their locations. And
since some of the gear is trickling down to the chapel, work over there will
happen concurrently or simultaneously.

Please e-mail which projects you will be available for.

Thanks,

Stuart

Crew For July 13, updated

2008-07-10T10:38:00.000-04:00

Updated - Crew is completed, thanks!

Sunday, July 13 - Team C

Tentative crew positions; we need another camera operator to cover Mike's
absence, please:

* CG: Katie
* LD: Christian
* VTC: Jared
* Cameras :Cameron, Denise, and Deb

We really are making use of four cameras lately, leaving camera 1 as a wide
shot. We will need the "extra" camera this Sunday in particular due to the
bells at 8 & 11, and the special "wedding" at 9:30.

Notes and crew for July 13-20 - All Teams

2008-07-10T09:47:00.000-04:00

Sunday, July 13 - Team C

Tentative crew positions; we need another camera operator to cover Mike's
absence, please:

* CG: Katie
* LD: Christian
* VTC: Jared
* Cameras :Cameron, Denise, and OPEN

Monday - Friday July 14-18 - Vacation Bible School

Opening Crew 8:30 -9:30 a.m.

* Director: Jared
* CG: Denise

Camera crew

* Cory Bone

Closing Crew 11:30-12:30 (approx)

* Director: Jared
* CG: Jay

Others, who want to help with the "live" cameras during opening and closing,
please see Jared on that day by 8:30. We only have one "shoot" camera, so I
only need one "hand held shooter" during the morning's events.

Friday, July 18 - VBS Closing in the Chapel

This event will need tech to run sound and CG. A shooter would also be good.

Sunday, July 20 - Team A

Sue, Katie, and I will not be here this day, Jared will be helping to cover
for me. He will assign the final crew positions that morning, so please be
on time at 7:30 a.m.

* Lighting Director: Cory
* Video Director: Andrew
* CG: HELP!
* Cameras: Ralph, Denise and HELP!

Crew For Sunday June 15 - And Call For Help!!

2008-06-10T11:12:00.001-04:00

There are several very important announcements below, please read them and
reply ASAP.

This Sunday is Team B:

* Jim
* Jay
* Robert
* Denise

Mark will not be available, so we need a replacement. And we also may need a
replacement for Denise, as she will have just returned from a long road trip
the day before. She asked for me to get a replacement just-in-case.

Call For Help #1

Trustees Work Day - Saturday June 14, 8-Noon.

We will be working on projects around the grounds, as well as some
construction in the chapel to help prepare for the new "booth" in the
balcony. Bring your power tools!

Call For Help #2

June 29 Patriotic Celebration "God Bless America Again"

We are still in need of crew that can make rehearsal on Wednesday June 25,
as well as services at 9:30 and 11 on June 29. Please reply ASAP!

Call for Help #3a

No Stuart for VBS or July 20

Katie and I are going on the mission trip to the Dominican Republic, July
14-20. That week is VBS and I will need someone to come in from 8-noon every
day to fire up the system and possibly run CG, too. Training will be
required and perhaps we can work out several people to cover the different
days. Please Call me or e-mail me ASAP.

Call For Help #3b

No Stuart or Sue Sunday July 20 (Team A).

I will need someone to come in and turn on the various systems that Sunday
Morning. Sue will also be on the mission trip and will need someone to cover
her position as well. This is VERY IMPORTANT! Please call me or e-mail me if
you are interested in helping out that morning.

Crew For Sunday June 8 - Team A

2008-06-02T17:32:00.000-04:00

This coming Sunday, June 8 is Team A

-Andrew

-Sue

-Ralph

-Cory

-Denise

Please make sure you are on time, especially if you are unable to make it to
the camera training class on Wednesday.

Call for Help - Directors

I am looking for a Lighting Director and Video Director to help with the
"July 4" programs on June 29 (Team A). Any team member fro any team is
eligible. If you can make it to rehearsals Wednesdays June 18th and 25th at
7:00 p.m., as well as the two performances at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. on June
29th, please let me know.

The June 18th rehearsal will give you a chance to see and hear the show. I
will have draft cues ready fro you to make notes on. June 25th is dress
rehearsal.

Call For Help - Crew

If you can make the Wednesday rehearsal on June 25th at 7:00 p.m. for dress
rehersal, and the performances on June 29th, please let me know so I can
sign you up.

Camera Training - Multiple Choices

2008-05-29T11:23:00.001-04:00

Wednesdays, June 4, 11, and 18 - 7-9 p.m.

I will be offering camera training the next three Wednesdays at 7 p.m. We
will take 30 minutes explaining the controls of the camera, tripod, and
Camera Control Unit (CCU). Then we will have 30 minutes of "free practice"
time to have a try at shooting while the choir is rehearsing.

You must attend one of these classes before the next time your team is up.
Please RSVP so we make sure everyone gets a chance to practice.

Cable Pull

Please Respond/RSVP if you are available for the Saturday 9 a.m. cable pull.

Crew For June 1 and Need Help!

2008-05-27T16:00:00.001-04:00

Thanks to the May 25 Team!

I heard good reports from everyone regarding Sunday "sans Stuart." And a BIG
THANKS to Sue for helping to keep everything running.

Sunday is Team C.

- Katie, Christian, Cameron, Mike (11 only), Denise

Positions will be assigned later.

Help Needed!! - Cable Pull - Saturday May 31, 2008, 9 a.m.

Much must be done before we can begin using the new cameras. I need help
running the cables through the ceilings to get them to the camera locations.
The maintenance department will help us get through some of the hard to
reach areas, and make sure we don't make too many holes (just kidding). We
will also run cables to the narthex and hallways for some big screen LCDs
that will be used to display announcements.

This is just the beginning of what will be a very busy summer for the
Technical Arts. I appreciate all of your help.

Crew For Sunday May 25th - Help Needed

2008-05-19T11:48:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday, Sue will be "playing my part" for the services. Please,
please be on time at 7:30 and be ready to serve at all three services.

I have also just heard from Jim that he will be unable to make it, so I need
an additional crew for lighting. Don't forget that we have our special guest
Lenny LeBlanc coming in at the 9:30 and 11:00 services.

* Producer: Sue
* Lighting: OPEN
* Video Director: Robert
* CG Op: Jay
* Cameras: Denise and Mark., and OPEN (Cam 1)

I will be e-mailing draft cues to the "directors" this afternoon.

Tech Team for Sunday May 18

2008-05-12T14:31:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday is Team "A" and we have a much more typical service -
with Bells - so I guess not so typical. Please make sure you contact me ASAP
if you can not make it. We need a full crew in order to do IMAG for the Bell
Choir.

Team A - May 18

* Andrew
* Sue
* Ralph
* Cory
* Denise

Crew For Sunday May 11 - Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-06T11:15:00.001-04:00

This coming Sunday will be a special treat as the Children's Ministry
presents "Son Seeker's Nation Vacation" at both 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
worship service. They are NOT providing any kids for tech this time, so we
need the full crew for all three services as we will be doing IMAG (that's
live cameras on screen for the newb's) more the majority of the latter two
services.

*Team C - Katie, Christian, Robert and Denise

If you are available as an extra, please let me know. Thanks!

Stuart

Crew For Sunday May 4 - Confirmation Sunday

2008-05-01T11:31:00.001-04:00

This Sunday at 11:00 the confirmation class will be "confirmed." We will
need a full crew to run four cameras and everything else. I will be putting
a camera in the front row to help with this.

ALSO, please note the people who aren't available at 11 because they are
involved in their families' confirmation ceremony. We will need extra help
for 11.

* Lighting: Jim (No 11), Jared @ 11
* Video Director: Robert (No 11) - Katie (11)
* CG: Jay
* Cameras: Denise and Mark - We need at least one more for 11 am.

Call for volunteer renewals - DRAFT

2008-04-10T16:11:00.001-04:00

This Sunday is Team B

Jim, Jay, Mark - We could please use a few more, thanks!

Sunday A.M. Crew Rotation

I am sorry for not getting the rotation out - nothing new, I know. I offer
some new options:

* If you would like to serve either more often, or not at all three
services, your only positions will be camera or may "apprentice" CG, Video
Director, or Lighting - subject to availability and crew "fullness."
* If you wish to be a Video Director, or CG Operator, you must be at
all three services.
* If you are CG, Video Director, or Lighting Director, you must be
early enough to check out your cue sheet notes before 7:30 talk through.
This way you can look for items which you might have questions on and I can
answer them during talk through.

Please e-mail me ASAP to sign up. Remember to note which services you are
available, or if you want to be "on" more often. The three week rotation,
and tentative teams are below:

* Team B - April 13 - Jim, Jay, Mark
* Team C - April 20 - Katie, Sue
* Team A - April 27 - Andrew, Ralph, and Mike Mc

Other Crews

Help is also needed with "The Rock" and Children's ministry events on Sunday
morning, as well as Wednesday afternoon and evenings. If you have a passion
for serving and building up these young volunteers, please call me.

New Opportunity!

The Music department and I are looking for a few more "Event Techs" to
assist with programs and meetings that may require additional support from
our areas. Job responsibilities may include:

* Turning on and operating sound system
* Turning on and/or setting up a video projector and related equipment
* Tearing down and putting away any of the above equipment or systems

An example might be coming in and setting up the chapel projector and sound
system for a group to watch a DVD on Saturday a.m. Training will be
required. Dates for training will be set soon.

Crew for Sunday April 6 - Team A

2008-04-02T13:39:00.001-04:00

Sorry for not publishing the rotation, but I need to add a few names to the
list. Here is the normal A crew:

-Andrew

-Ralph

So clearly we will be short this week. Anyone is invited to serve at any and
all services. Please be in the booth 30 minutes prior to the service you
wish to serve at to check in and get a look at the cue sheet.

Crew for Sunday and Don Moen

2008-03-26T13:37:00.000-04:00

Crew For Sunday

This coming Sunday, March 30th, is Team C -

* Katie,
* Christian,
* Mike Mc.
* Susan.

We need a couple more to help, with Cam and/or CG. ND we will need someone
to cover Sue on lights at Just 11.

Don Moen Concert

I still need more crew for Don Moen. Please confirm or sign up. The most
current list of crew is:

* Katie
* Jay
* Andrew
* Denise

So we definitely need a few more crew. I am renting a little bit nicer
camera, and I want to run four cameras, if we have enough crew. DON'T FORGET
REHEARSAL is at 2 pm on Saturday!

Lighting Work

I also am going to do some lighting work and work on other equipment at 10
am on Saturday. The following have already signed up:

* Katie
* Denise
* Sue
* Andrew
* Mark

That is enough, but if I get more, we can split into teams to work on some
other tasks.

To be removed from this list, reply with the word REMOVE in the subject or
body of the email.

Crew For Easter Sunday - We still need help

2008-03-18T09:54:00.001-04:00

Tonight, Tuesday, and tomorrow, Wednesday, are rehearsals for Easter Sunday,
at 7 and 7:30 respectively. So far, I believe I have the following for
crew.

* Katie

* Jay

* Andrew

* Denise

We still need more help for this Sunday. Even if you can't make one of the
rehearsals, I need to know that you can be here on Sunday. (This Sunday
would normally have been Team B: Jim, Jay and Mark,)

And Don't Forget Don Moen!

Rehearsal for Don Moen will be at 2 pm on Saturday March 29. Please be here
at 1:30 for position assignments and directions.

Stuart

Crew For March 16 - Palm Sunday

2008-03-12T13:23:00.001-04:00

Thanks to those who volunteered for the Palm Sunday Services. I thought we
were able to accomplish a lot last night with the graphics, lighting design,
and choice of camera shots.

The crew will be as follows:

* Lighting Director: Sue
* Video Director: Stuart
* CG: Jay
* Camera 1: Mike P.
* Camera 2: Denise
* Camera 3: Andrew

Please remember that the regularly scheduled Team A is off, and the special
team will be required for all three services.

And don't forget that NEXT Tuesday and Wednesday are rehearsals for Easter!
The Crew that I remember for that is:

* Andrew
* Denise
* Jay

We are still in need of more people for the Easter Team!

And don't forget about Don Moen. If you want to serve on that crew (and save
$16! ;-) ), sign up today!

Holy Week and Don Moen Details

2008-03-03T11:16:00.001-05:00

Here are the dates and time for the coming special events. Please sign up
ASAP so I can plan. And make sure you are clear which services you can help
with.

Palm Sunday

Tuesday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m. call time - 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Palm
Sunday
Wednesday March 12th, 7:30 p.m. rehearsal for Palm Sunday
Sunday March 16th - Palm Sunday services

Easter Sunday

Tuesday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m. call time - 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Easter
Sunday
Wednesday March 19th, 7:30 p.m. rehearsal for Easter Sunday
Sunday March 23rd - Easter Sunday services

Don Moen Concert

Saturday, March 29th, 1:30p.m. call time, 2-4 p.m. rehearsal
Sunday, March 30th, Special Sunday a.m. services with Don Moen.
Sunday, March 30th, 6:00 p.m. call time, 7:00 p.m. concert

Help Needed!

If you would like to be in any director position, please pick up a "One
Lord-One Faith" CD to listen to in order to prepare for Palm Sunday and
Easter. I am also looking for creative input on all the songs for both
weeks. E-mail or call me with your thoughts on particular songs. We need to
choose whether we will do IMAG or not, and if not, what type of visual would
you like to see.

Don Moen will probably be mostly IMAG.

Crew For Sunday March 9

2008-03-03T11:06:00.000-05:00

This coming Sunday, March 9, is team C: Sue, Denise and Christian. Katie
will not be available, and I need a fill-in for her. This leaves us with
lots of openings. Please reply ASAP.

Also, look for e-mails regarding the upcoming special events.