Today was a Good Time, in Church

odiemann · December 30th, 2007, 05:33 PM

You guys don't see the Odiemann over here too often. I went to my father's church today. I really didn't have time to get together with the regular musicians there. Just took my Nocaster replica and a Pro Jr.

I had a great time, no worrying about tone, or equipment (very small church). I just plugged in, tuned up, and played. Moreover, the appreciation of the congregation was genuine and phenomenal!

Well I won't hold you long, just wanted to say good job for all of you who do this on a regular basis, it was rewarding in a very real way.

broadcaster · December 30th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Had my 4 string bass in church today and it was very special. Everything clicked, the groove was right and there was time to 'stretch' a bit and linger with the spirit and musically+vocally it was all so sweet.

God is good.

hal · December 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM

I just got back about an hour ago. I play guitar at a church in the morning and play guitar/sing/run the service in the evening.

Some weeks everything works and some it's not what I want it to be musically. But I'm on two teams with dedicated players that play well and love being there. One of those teams I put together myself and I feel great knowing that we are playing music for a great set of reasons.

For me church playing has a lot of ups and downs. Reading some of the posts here reminds me that I'm not alone. A lot of you have experienced lack of support and appreciation, misguided leadership and fights over the type and tone of worship. It can be as trying the corporate world I work in during the week. I just got some news tonight that reminds me this is unfortunately true.

But at the end of every Sunday night, I feel good about the work I'm doing. I know we are reaching people. If we help one person walk a better path, we have done well. I try not to let the tribulations get to me. And I plan to keep doing this. I'm not digging a ditch--I don't live in a society that would oppress or persecute me. I have the opportunity to help people with music. This is a great reward. And I believe it will comeback tenfold.

I just read that and it sure sounded heavy. SO--in the worlds of Sgt Hulka in Stripes I'm telling myself--"lighten up Frances." And to all of ya'l-keep up the good work. Share your tribulations and successes here. I plan to.

December 30th, 2007, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
odiemann Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Age: 41 Posts: 1,406	Today was a Good Time, in Church You guys don't see the Odiemann over here too often. I went to my father's church today. I really didn't have time to get together with the regular musicians there. Just took my Nocaster replica and a Pro Jr. I had a great time, no worrying about tone, or equipment (very small church). I just plugged in, tuned up, and played. Moreover, the appreciation of the congregation was genuine and phenomenal! Well I won't hold you long, just wanted to say good job for all of you who do this on a regular basis, it was rewarding in a very real way. __________________ It just got better, I think

December 30th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
broadcaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Midwest Age: 50 Posts: 579 1 Photos	Had my 4 string bass in church today and it was very special. Everything clicked, the groove was right and there was time to 'stretch' a bit and linger with the spirit and musically+vocally it was all so sweet. God is good. __________________ The tone is in your fingers.

December 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
hal Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 823	Church... I just got back about an hour ago. I play guitar at a church in the morning and play guitar/sing/run the service in the evening. Some weeks everything works and some it's not what I want it to be musically. But I'm on two teams with dedicated players that play well and love being there. One of those teams I put together myself and I feel great knowing that we are playing music for a great set of reasons. For me church playing has a lot of ups and downs. Reading some of the posts here reminds me that I'm not alone. A lot of you have experienced lack of support and appreciation, misguided leadership and fights over the type and tone of worship. It can be as trying the corporate world I work in during the week. I just got some news tonight that reminds me this is unfortunately true. But at the end of every Sunday night, I feel good about the work I'm doing. I know we are reaching people. If we help one person walk a better path, we have done well. I try not to let the tribulations get to me. And I plan to keep doing this. I'm not digging a ditch--I don't live in a society that would oppress or persecute me. I have the opportunity to help people with music. This is a great reward. And I believe it will comeback tenfold. I just read that and it sure sounded heavy. SO--in the worlds of Sgt Hulka in Stripes I'm telling myself--"lighten up Frances." And to all of ya'l-keep up the good work. Share your tribulations and successes here. I plan to. __________________ Wherever you go, there you are.