Hey, church family! Psst… want to know a secret? Okay, come a little closer… I have Stage Fright. Yup. I do. I’ve had it as long as I can remember. I’d turn bright red and lose my voice when called upon in school, and sometimes my nerves still get the best of me when talking to people.

Well, maybe I should clarify that. I had stage fright. Now I think I just have a healthy dose of “jitters” before speaking publicly, or singing in this particular case. I recently read the following: “When you are aware of the fact that God gave you the gift you have, then you have no choice but to continue to develop it. Understanding the source of your gift also helps you place confidence in God helping you along the way.” This was the case with me. Fear, self-doubt and anxiety had always kept me from singing publicly. That is until I came to MCC. I humbled myself and prayerfully handed my fears over to God. I placed my confidence in Him and then He gave me the confidence to step onto that stage and sing, something I NEVER thought I’d be able to do!

Being a part of the music ministry here at MCC has been such a blessing! The friendships I’ve made and the fellowship during choir practice have impacted my spiritual growth in a major way. Adult choir meets Thursday evenings 7-8:30pm, September through May, and then sings in worship the first and third Sunday of each month (give or take). I’ve learned some tips about reading music and I now know how to warm up my voice properly. I feel like part of a family, a musical family! Best of all, I have opportunity to help stir up hearts for Jesus through song, knowing myself how wonderfully powerful that can be!

Do you have a musical gift? Have you felt the Lord speaking to your heart about getting involved with choir, praise band, or even Audio/Visual? (Yes! There are AV opportunities available as well!) Are your children aspiring singers? Maybe you’re just looking to connect with people while learning some new tunes in the meantime? If any of these apply to you, I encourage you to check out MCC’s Music Ministry! Or, if you’re on the fence, pray about it! God will let you know when it’s the right time.

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Be Blessed!

Nicole Elliott