Keith & Kristyn Getty
In Concert
Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 (front/center section seating), $10 (priority seating) $5 (open seating)
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When you think about timeless hymns such as, “Blessed Assurance,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” these hymns which have endured the test of time were written by authors such as Charles Wesley, Fanny Crosby, and John Newton whose lyrics and melodies evoke truths that are synonymous with the Christian faith. Who is writing hymns for the modern church of the 21st century?
Keith and Kristyn Getty stand at the helm of a group of hymn writers who are creating new hymns for the church today. With hymns such as “In Christ Alone,” “How Deep the Father’s Love,” “The Power of the Cross,” “Speak, Oh Lord,” and “O Church, Arise,” their simple folk melody and storytelling lyrical style have a universal appeal for all, which are timeless in theology and melody.
NorthCreek Church would like to invite you and others to a night of worship and praise with Keith and Kristyn Getty on Sunday evening of November 2 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are priced at $15 for priority seating, and $5 for general seating. Tickets are available on campus either at the NorthCreek Café and Bookstore, church office, or at a one of our tables in the courtyard on Sunday morning.
On January 6th, we're kicking off "70 Days of Vision: Gaining a Biblical Worldview." This will have a church-wide emphasis from Sunday morning worship to small groups. And on January 20th, Dr. Kent Hunter of Church Doctor Ministries will be joining us at Saint Matthew.This is a 7-hour experience for worship leaders, choir members, soloists, recording artists, and even the casual "shower" singer (we know you're out there!). Participants are engaged throughout the event, singing, answering questions from Tim Carson, watching video clips, taking notes, learning and practicing new vocal exercises as a group, analyzing audio clips, laughing at Tim's over-the-top demonstrations, and even providing feedback for Tim's live coaching sessions.
The tour event has four sections, covering vocal freedom, increasing vocal range, stage presence and communication, and the art of vocal style. Learn more about what we teach.
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If you're interested in attending, it's $75 total charge. For those of you who participate in the Saint Matthew music programs, your cost will be cut in half (the church will pay for the other half). Let Jason know if you'd like to participate in this event.
A New Generation Expresses its Skepticism and Frustration with Christianity. Read this article on what the Barna Group has discovered about how 16-29 year olds are viewing Christianity.Young Americans harbor significant levels of frustration, doubt, and disillusionment with Christianity. How can you address their concerns and critiques, while maintaining a sense of biblical truth and grace? In his first book, David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Group, offers a compelling description of what a new generation really thinks about Christianity in unChristian. Read an excerpt here.
Coming up in a couple weeks, many churches all across the Ygnacio Valley will be celebrating world communion Sunday at a community worship service at Todos Santos Square in downtown concord. I'll be playing bass and Pastor Kevin will be preaching at this event. It's at 5pm on Sunday afternoon, Oct 7th. I hope to see y'all there.
Mark Labberton is a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley, CA. He's recenlty written a book called The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice (Zondervan). I heard Mark speak at the National Pastor's Convention in San Diego last February and I was deeply moved by what he had to say.
