First United Methodist Church, Starke, Florida is searching for a Church Pianist/Accompanist. 

Accomplished pianist for traditional and contemporary worship with strong music reading ability for choral accompaniment needed.  Two rehearsals and two worship services per week, attractive salary negotiable.  Contact the First United Methodist, Starke, Fl.  at 904-964-6864, or email Bill.McRae51@gmail.com.

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Slide Show Soundtrack: Original worship music by Bryan Browning, one of the Youth Workshop Deans

Pastors can earn one (1) CEU approved by the Florida United Methodist Annual Conference for attending the Fellowship’s one-day Pastor’s Track during their 56th Annual Summer Church Music Conference on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland.  The registration fee is just $50, but pastors can receive a 50% discount if just one adult member of their church matriculates for the week-long church music conference.

To get the 50% discount, just register online.  Register Here  When you choose “Pastor’s Track” as your Registrant Type, the $50 fee will come up, as well as a box labeled “Discount Code.”  Just type halfprice in the box, and you will be able to register for only $25.  Later during the registration process, you will be asked to name the person from your church that is attending.

Here is the Pastor’s Track Schedule for July 18, 2012 (all included):

• 8:00  Check-In at Honeyman Pavilion
• 8:30  Worship in Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
• 10:00  Plenary Session with Dr. Kandace Brooks
• 12:00  Lunch
• 1:30  The Three (3) Sessions of the Worship & Song Event with Mr. Dean McIntyre
• 5:00  Picnic Supper by the Pool
• 6:00  Hymn Festival led by Dean McIntyre (free Pew Edition of Worship & Song)

We hope many pastors in Florida and South Georgia will take advantage of this unique opportunity to get away for a day, be refreshed, get their batteries recharged, and fellowship with some really funny and likeable musicians!

For First-Time Workshop Attendees

Named in honor of Roselyn Langdale and Jean Bennett, two well-know illustrious members and mentors of the Florida Chapter, the Rosie-Jean Scholarship is designed to attract new attendees by covering the workshop registration fee.  Note that the deadline is April 30, 2012.

Download Rosie-Jean Scholarship Application

Information for the Rosie-Jean Scholarship:

1. The application form must be completed and submitted.
2. A letter of recommendation from a current Fellowship member must accompany the application.
3. The applicant must be currently involved in a church worship ministry.
4. If awarded, the applicant agrees to join The Fellowship within 60 days.
5. The signed form and letter of recommendation must be submitted by April 30, 2012 (details for submission are on the application form).

1. The location (Lakeland, FL) is closer for Floridians and many South Georgians than Montreat, Lake Junaluska, or Ridgecrest.  This means a travel expense savings.
2. In addition to their own worship times (nightly Vespers), the Youth worship with the Adults every morning.  All benefit from intergenerational worship.
3. Worship takes place in chapels or churches rather than hotel meeting rooms.  We all know that we can worship anywhere, but many find it easier to focus in a place normally used for worship.
4. Workshops take place on a small college campus.  Dormitory lodging and dining hall meals are usually less expensive than other venues.  Room and board is always offered at cost.
5. All the adults stay in the same dorm and all eat in the same dining hall.  Fellowship and networking are facilitated for the entire group–even the clinicians.
6. The adults often have optional social excursions at night after the sessions.  Fellowship is what sets the Florida Fellowship Workshop apart.  Instead of everyone going their separate ways after the sessions, we meet and tell stories, have refreshments, or go out for dessert together.

Do you want to save money, spend time with top-notch youth, have meaningful worship, have opportunities for fellowship with folks like you or the clinicians, and have fun in addition to the expected informative and inspirational sessions?  Try the Florida Fellowship Church Music Workshop!

Some of the highlights of this special day are the following:

• On the receiving end of passionate worship
• A session with Dr. Kandace Brooks
• Worship & Song exploration with Dr. Dean McIntyre (photo above)
• Fellowship and relaxation
• Ending Hymn Festival

Pastors, don’t miss this unique opportunity to get your spirit renewed.  Registration will open January 1, 2012.

Return to this website; more information will be posted as we receive it.

Luke Nash, President
Joan FitzGerald, Workshop Chair
Beth Haulman Green, Secretary
Beth Trotter, Treasurer
Joanne Kelly, Membership Coordinator

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HANBELL DIRECTORS:

Dr. Paul E. Rosene, Consultant
Handbells/ChoirChimes®
822 Pinar Drive
Orlando, FL 32825
407-803-7861
rosenebell@aol.com

NOTE: DO NOT CONTACT THE FELLOWSHIP.  YOU MUST CONTACT  DR. ROSENE FOR MORE INFORMATION.  SEE ABOVE.

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you should definitely join The Fellowship.  The Florida Chapter has been an answer to prayer for hundreds of folks involved in music and other worship arts for over 50 years.  Don’t wait until the next workshop to join–join now, and begin receiving Worship Arts, our national publication with timely articles about the issues we deal with Sunday to Sunday (or Sabbath to Sabbath).  Join now, and you will be contacted by our Membership Coordinator and other members of The Fellowship concerning your specific needs.  Just click the link below; be sure to request being part of the Florida Chapter.  You are welcome here–you don’t have to be a United Methodist to join.

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