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John Francis
Worship Specialist
jfrancis@mobaptist.org

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Tanya Franks McMillan
Ministry Assistant
tmcmillan@mobaptist.org

Cajón Instructions - A new type of instrument is making the scene. Youth groups are using them as a cheap and portable answer to the drumset.

John Francis built this hand drum and his step-by-step directions (pdf format) show you how.

The Missouri Music Men is a open group of worship leaders, leading worship in this Men’s Choir format. The group comprises of full-time, bi-vocational, volunteer, and retired worship leaders. They have a bell choir, praise band and brass ensemble as well. John Francis is the director. For more info, call our office, 573-636-0400, ex. 250.

Also I welcome you to download this pdf about the musical and worship direction of the Missouri Music Men “A New Direction for the 21^st Century."

DATES FOR 2010:

Sept 17-18 – Worship Leadership Conference

Oct 14 – Noland Road Baptist Church, Independence, MO

Oct 27 – MBC Springfield, MO

Worship Academy
of Missouri

July 22-24
Calvary, Hannibal

The statewide worship academy is a training ground for worship leaders across the state. There are three study tracks available. The Basic Track and the Associate Tracks will be held evenings and on Saturday. The Professional Track will be held during the day as well.

Jeff Cranfill will also be the guest conductor for the Instrumental Workshop portion of the event. The Instrumental Workshop begins at 7:00 p.m.on Friday and concludes with a 2:00 p.m. concert on Saturday.

Here is a tentative schedule for the Academy.

Thursday Night - Volunteer/Bivocational Track

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. -        Basic Worship Planning  - John Francis

6:10 – 8:05 p.m. -        Basic Guitar/Piano/Bass – Rich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Choir Basics or Praise Team Building and Training Workshop – Dan McLaughlin

Basic Audio/Visual – Jeremy Duren

8:15 – 9:15 p.m. -        Worship Recordkeeping – Wayne Garrison

Friday - Advanced Track

10:00 – 11:45 a.m. -    Handbell Basics – Ken Litton

Children's Choir I – Virginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Using Loops in Worship – Chris Rhodes

Starting (Any) Instrumental Ensemble in Your Church – John Francis

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. -      Lunch on Your Own

Friday Afternoon - Open to all

1:00 – 2:45 p.m. -        Choir Rehearsal – Dan McLaughlin

Handbell Rehearsal – Ken Litton

Friday Afternoon - (Breakout )

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. -        Platform Basics – John Francis

Basic Guitar/Piano/Bass – Rich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Advanced Audio/Visual (Basic Audio/Visual, required)–Jeremy Duren/Chris Rhodes

Children's Choir II – Virginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Handbell Basics – Ken Litton

Leading Worship With Guitar (Advanced) – Rich Lee

Advanced Bass – Ted Yoder

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. -     Dinner on Your Own

Friday Evening

7:00– 9:00 p.m.           Basic Guitar/Piano/Bass – Rich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

Children's Choir I – Virginia Harper/Tanya McMillan

Touching up your Church's Piano Tuning – John Francis

Choir Basics or Praise Team Basics – Dan McLaughlin

Basic Audio/Visual – Jeremy Duren

7:00 – 8:15 –               Instrumental Rehearsal #1 – Jeff Cranfill

8:30  – 9:20  –             Instrumental Rehearsal #2 – Jeff Cranfill

Saturday Morning

7:30 – 8:15 -                          Continental Breakfast at Calvary

8:00 – 9:45 -                Choir Rehearsal – Dan McLaughlin

Handbell Rehearsal – Ken Litton

Advanced Audio/Visual (Basic Audio/Visual, required)–Jeremy Duren/Chris Rhodes

Basic Guitar/Piano/Bass – Rich Lee/Steve Howell/Ted Yoder

8:15 – 10:00 a.m. -      Devotional/Warm-Up/Instrumental Workshop Rehearsal #3 – Jeff Cranfill

10:20 – 11:45 a.m. -    Instrumental Workshop Rehearsal #4 – Jeff Cranfill

10:00 – 11:45 a.m. -    Touching up your Church's Piano Tuning – John Francis

Leading Worship With Guitar (Advanced) – Rich Lee

Advanced Bass – Ted Yoder

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.  -       Final Rehearsals

                                                            Instrumental – Jeff Cranfill

                                                            Handbells – Ken Litton

                                                            Choir – Dan McLaughlin

1:45 – 2:00                  Break

2:00                             Concert and Closing Ceremonies

The conference cost is only $39 per person and included registration fee, study book and a diploma. If you register at least two weeks prior to the start date (July 7) you will also receive a T-Shirt.

Hannibal-LaGrange College is offering affordable housing for the event. The cost for dorm space is $15 per night or $10 per night if you bring your own linens. To reserve a place, contact Sue Booth at sbooth@hlg.edu or or call her at (573) 822-6416.

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