Fall Update #1

Well a busy September has flown by and October has brought a fresh, warm breeze our way. It's just fabulous going about October in flip flops and a T-shirt!

Well here goes:

Community Stuff:
1) The Camerata Singers of Halifax lost a baritone and asked Lynn if he would join them this Fall. He started singing with them early September and has "found himself" all over again amidst the early music tonalities and live symphony instruments :). I soaked in one of their concerts this past weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the rich tones, fugues, and overall Baroque sound. Yay for Lynn!

2) Lynn has also been recommended for a "dream" accompanying opportunity. The Lord seems to continually open doors for Lynn in the musical community around us. It is so wonderful! Neither the offer nor his acceptance have been confirmed; but we covet your prayers regarding this opportunity for Him.

3) The Camerata Singers are a part of the larger Nova Scotia Symphony Choir in Halifax. I hesitantly joined [SNS] for one of their concerts this Fall, Brahm's Requiem. It's quite a commitment to travel and rehears, etc, but I decided I was finished watching Lynn enjoy all of the fun :). I am absolutely loving it as I refresh and develop my German, and continue challenging my voice.

4) We are also busy learning music for the Cantabile Choir we are a part of here in Truro. We have a concert this October and then a Fezziwig Christmas performance this December. We are beginning to make stronger relationships with those in the community and enjoy these opportunities to explore our talents together.

5) Lynn has been building strong relationships with the other music directors (under varying titles) in several other churches in Town. Our church choir is so pleased to join with the Presbyterian Church for our Christmas cantata this December, to be presented at both locations. We are also building strong connections with Jeff Jodrey at the First Baptist Church who directs two of the choirs mentioned above. Chris and Laura Bowman from the First United Church are becoming some of our closest friends! We are excited to celebrate Chris' CD release this next weekend, on October 13th (another little plug!)

There's is much to tell and little question as to whether or not God has brought us to this place. His favor seems to follow us wherever we go as we carry His Spirit into all of these things. (The craziest thing is that almost all the music we do in these "secular" choirs are either Scripture or sacred music! We just keep worshiping!)

End of Part 1 :)
(Natasha)