November 2009 Newsletter
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Hello friends,
It’s been a summer and fall of change for my ministry and life, as I’m moving into a new season. Check out my rough “New Season” song at wendysue.com on the home page video.
News
I recently took on my first beginning guitar students, and have been challenging myself to improve my own guitar playing. In addition, I am writing some new songs on piano, and still teaching private piano and vocal lessons to about 20 students, as well as singing about two weekends a month.
Another new addition this fall is more involvement in my music ministry by my two children. Our 10 year old daughter Miranda played piano at a worship service with me for the first time last month, and she and I are preparing a singing duet for future concerts. Our 8 year old son Collin works with his Dad on running the sound system and iPod, and adjusting volume levels.
Church Change Update
In my last newsletter from August, I informed you that my family is searching for a new local church. I appreciate your concern, your prayers, and the 100+ personal emails I received.
Here is the latest update on this topic: My family has been attending Brookfield Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), and my husband Craig and I have been taking membership classes there. We are happy to discover that the theology is solidly Biblical, the teaching from the pastors and in Bible class equips us well, the philosophy of ministry is outward-focused, and the worship is inspiring! We are beginning to get more involved in small group Bible study, worship leading, and the children’s Life-in-Jesus programs. We will become official members in December.
Going Forward
This church change hurts my music ministry, at least in the short term, as I am no longer allowed to sing in most WELS churches. My goals, however, remain unchanged: to encourage people in word and song to live their faith, and to assist churches with contemporary-flavored worship.
I am thankful for the blessings of countless WELS pastors, churches, and people that have strengthened me spiritually since childhood, and supported my music ministry the past 13 years.
I welcome the new opportunities God will provide, and am excited about this new adventure in my walk of faith. I am eager to discover the many ways that God will bless my family and His people as we go forward. Now, let me spur you on to continue serving Him in your personal mission field with the gifts He’s given you. Hebrews 10:24-25
Making music – for Jesus – for life, Wendysue
