Sheridan Community Chorus

We have been asked to sing at the upcoming Grape Festival in Silver Creek.

Saturday, September 20 @ 2:00 pm.

We will be presenting 'Our Flag Was Still There' near the gazebo in front of First United Church.

Sheridan Community Chorus

Our patriotic musical season has begun! Last night, the chorus members had their first look at the video of our upcoming patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There.' The reaction was overwhelming! The David T. Clydesdale musical is great!

Regular rehearsals begin this Tuesday (7:15 - 8:30) and Thursday (7:00 - 8:30). I hope you will join us. Linda Cloud is calling and mailing information & invitations to every name on our list. We would like each chorus member to invite two new people to join our chorus. (Come on, don't be shy!)

We will have another viewing session this Sunday (4/20) @ Sheridan United Methodist church at 7:00 pm. Choral books and PracticeTrax will be available.

Sheridan Community Chorus patriotic concert schedule...

Tentative Patriotic concerts:

Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm at Willow Creek Winery (Sheridan)

Tuesday, July 1 @ 7:00 pm at St. Columban's On the Lake

(Sheridan)

Sunday, July 6 @ 7:00 pm at Sheridan United Methodist church (Sheridan)

Tuesday, July 8 @ 7:15 pm at Lakeshore Nursing facility (Irving)

Sunday, July 13 @ 3:00 pm at Cattaraugus Christian Camp (Cattaraugus)

Saturday, September 20 @ 2:00 pm at The Grape Festival (Silver Creek)

*Times listed are starting times...report times will be one hour earlier*

Thought of the day

Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like.

~ Will Rogers

Sheridan Community Chorus rehearsal schedule

Sunday, April 13 @ 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist church
(2678 Route 20)...
The viewing of our patriotic cantata: 'Our Flag Was Still There.'

Tuesday, April 15 @ 7:15 pm Chorus rehearsal @ The Sheridan United Methodist church

Thursday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm Chorus rehearsal @ The Sheridan United Methodist church

Sunday, April 20 @ 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist church
(2678 Route 20)...
The viewing of the patriotic cantata: 'Our Flag Was Still There.'

After April 20, we're back on our regular rehearsal schedule of...
Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:30 pm @ The Sheridan United Methodist church
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ The Sheridan United Methodist church

Today's Funny

A young Ivy League lawyer was driving to a hearing in another town, which he was late for. While driving through back streets, the lawyer, in a rush, decided not to stop at a stop sign, but rather slow down.

As he continued on his way, he saw a state trooper pull up behind him with lights on. After checking his speedometer, the young lawyer decided the officer must be wanting to pass him. Reluctantly, he slows down and allows the officer space to continue on. However, when he pulls over, the officer pulls up directly behind him.

As the officer approaches the car, the lawyer rolls down his window and with a smug expression asks, "How can I help you?"

The officer replies, "Do you recall pulling straight through a stop sign at the intersection about a mile back?"

"Well, I slowed down."

"Well, in this state, stop signs mean stop, not slow down."

The young lawyer, feeling cocky, thought he could outwit the small town cop: "If you can prove to me what the difference between stopping and slowing down really is, I'll pay the ticket, if not, you have to let me go."

The officer thought about it for a moment, then replied, "Okay. Sounds like a fair deal. Get out of your car."

The lawyer rolls his eyes, and proceeds to get out of his car.

The officer unsheathes his nightstick, and begins to mercilessly beat the lawyer to the ground.

He paused for a moment and smiled: "Now, would you like me to stop? Or should I just slow down?"

Joke & an invitation

One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior going on. So He called one of His angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When he returned, he told God, "Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not."

God thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion." So God called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time.

When the angel returned, he went to God and said, "Yes, it's true. The Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good."

God was not pleased. So He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good, because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something to help them keep going.

Do you know what the e-mail said?

Okay, I was just wondering, because I didn't get one either.

You are cordially invited to...
The Sheridan Community Chorus patriotic musical viewing on Sunday, April 13 @ 7:00 PM @ Sheridan United Methodist Church
Come hear & see our upcoming patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There'

Everyone is invited! Bring a friend!

The kid's view of parents...

How Can a Stranger Tell If Two People Are Married?

"You might have to guess based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids."
- Derrick, age 8

Rehearsals

There will not be a choir/chorus rehearsal tonight (4/8).

The next rehearsal is planned for Tuesday, 4/15 at 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (Route 20 in Sheridan, NY).

The patriotic musical 'Our Flag Was still There' has arrived in Sheridan! It came via UPS yesterday (to the wrong address). It will take me a few days to organize the books & PracticeTrax.

I would like to have an unveiling on Sunday, 4/13/08 at 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist Church. A time we can relax and watch the entire video. This is a time to invite prospective singers to join us. My goal is to have 100 singers, but a minimum of 75!

My motto will be: "75 OR ELSE!"

Great concert last night (4/6)

The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Choruses and the First United church hand bell choir had our concert last night at The Holy Trinity R. C. church in Dunkirk, NY.

Everyone did a fantastic job.

The Chorus was nearly flawless as were our two talented soloists (Jan Delcamp & Rich Dingledy). The chorus presented moments of soft, delicate phrases contrasted to periods of powerful passion. Jordan showed how indispensable he is on the sound system. Thanks to David Allen for the use of his sound system. Thanks to all of you for your help setting everything up and tearing down all of the equipment.

The hand bell choir proved how well and impressive hand bell music can be in the right hands (even though they used both hands).

The audience was responsive and the parish showed their hospitality by hosting a wonderful reception following the concert.

Thanks to everyone involved...thank you Father David.

Rehearsals will start within two weeks for our patriotic musical: 'Our Flag was still there.'

I hope they will begin no later than Tuesday, April 15.

Please begin inviting singers to join our chorus. Our goal is 100 singers.

New words for "mature" singers of an old kid's song

"Jesus Loves Me".

(Mature singers version)
Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow,
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in Him.
(CHORUS)
YES, JESUS LOVES ME... YES, JESUS LOVES ME...
YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.
Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.
(CHORUS)
When the nights are dark and long,
In my heart He puts a song.
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."
(CHORUS)
When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.
(CHORUS)
I love Jesus, does He know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day.

Weekend plans (4/6/08)

This is the weekend of our last performance of 'I've Seen Jesus.'

Sunday (4/6) morning at Sheridan United Methodist our church choir warms up at 10:00.

At 10:30 am, our church choir will be singing. (We'd love to have you join us!)

The Sheridan Community Chorus will be singing the Easter musical: 'I've Seen Jesus' at Holy Trinity R.C. church (1032 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY) at 6:00 pm. The chorus members are to report at 5:00 pm.

We could use set-up help at 4:00 pm. The hand bell choir and chorus will be setting up at the same time.

We could also use help following the cantata to pack up and unload in Sheridan/Silver Creek.

Thought of the Day

A number of years ago, a submarine being tested had to be submerged for several hours. Upon returning to harbor, the captain was asked, "How did that terrible storm last night affect you?" Surprised, the captain exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even know there was one!" Their submarine had been so far beneath the surface that it had reached what sailors refer to as "the cushion of the sea"--a depth in the ocean where the waters below are never stirred despite any commotion on the surface.
In our fast-paced world, it is a challenge to slow down and remember that God is in control. We are a society of "do-everything," "go-everywhere," "get-it-done" people who mistakenly believe we can handle everything if we just keep going. In reality, we need to become so submerged in God's peace that no matter what's happening in our lives, we are able to remain as calm as "the cushion of the sea."

Today's Funny

Lost in the Service

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny standing in the foyer of the church, looking at a large plaque that hung there. After the young man of seven had stood there for some time, the pastor walked up beside him and said quietly,"Good morning, son."

"Good morning, Pastor," replied the youngster, not taking his eyes off the plaque.

"Can I ask you, Sir, what is this for? Why are all these names listed on here?"

"Well, son, these are all the people who have died in the service," replied the pastor.

Soberly, they stood together, staring up at the large plaque.

Little Johnny's voice barely broke the silence when he asked quietly, "Which one, Sir, the 8:30 or the 10:30?"

History of the Hymns

History of the Hymns March 30, 2008

‘Depth of Mercy’ (1740) pg. 355
Words by Charles Wesley (1707 - 1788)
Music by: Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625)

An ac­tress in a town in Eng­land, while pass­ing along the street, heard sing­ing in a house. Out of cur­i­o­si­ty she looked in through the open door and saw a num­ber of peo­ple sit­ting to­ge­ther sing­ing this hymn. She list­ened to the song, and af­ter­wards she heard a sim­ple but ear­nest pray­er. When she finally left, the hymn had so im­pressed her that she pro­cured a co­py of a book con­tain­ing it. Read­ing and re-read­ing the hymn led her to give her heart to God and she re­solved to leave the stage. The man­a­ger of the the­a­ter plead­ed with her to con­tin­ue to take the lead­ing part in a play which she had made fa­mous in other ci­ties, and fi­nal­ly he per­suad­ed her to ap­pear at the the­a­ter. As the cur­tain rose the or­ches­tra be­gan to play the ac­com­pa­ni­ment to the song which she was ex­pect­ed to sing. She stood like one lost in thought, and the band, sup­pos­ing her em­bar­rassed or lost, played the prel­ude over a se­cond and a third time. Then with clasped hands she stepped for­ward and sang with deep emo­tion:
“Depth of mercy, can there be Mercy still reserved for me?”
This put a sud­den stop to the per­for­mance; most were im­pressed, though many scoffed. The change in her life was as per­ma­nent as it was sin­gu­lar. Soon af­ter she be­came the wife of a min­is­ter.

Meanwhile…1740…268 years ago…in the United States…

President: Obviously none - V.P.: Just as obviously none
Fort Niagara is in existence and known as “The Castle”
Mostly French trappers and Native Americans inhabit our region. France had control of the area as a colony. The English colonies along the eastern seaboard are still developing but are claiming all land due west of them, even across the mountains. As English trappers and traders move into the French territory and compete, tensions grow. The French try to convince the Native American tribes that the English will take away their hunting grounds and thereby make allies of most of them.

Ref. Library of Congress crosswinds Town of Hanover Bicentennial BuffaloHistory Tanbible

A little humor
“I have a rock garden. Last week three of them died. ~ Richard Diran

I was just wondering…
Is there another word for ‘Synonym?’
What’s another name for ‘Thesaurus?’
What would a guy named Geronimo yell when he jumped out of a plane?

From the Choir Loft
The chorus did a great job performing the Easter cantata: ‘I’ve Seen Jesus.’ Our chorus presented this beautiful piece in Sheridan and in Cattaraugus, NY. Just think of it! We have been in constant rehearsals since the beginning of September, when we began rehearsing for Christmas. And as soon as we complete our Easter season (April 6 at Holy Trinity R.C. church in Dunkirk), we will begin rehearsals for our patriotic presentation. We could use you. Singing or non-singing help is desperately needed. Please contact Bud (716) 934-7734.

Wit or Wisdom?
“She got her looks from her father. He's a plastic surgeon.” ~ Groucho Marx
“This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session
as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.”~ Will Rogers
“It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.”~ Isaac Asimov

Today in History
March 30
1992 – The 64th Academy Awards winner: ‘Silence of the Lambs’ w/Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster
1987 – The 59th Academy Awards winner: ‘Platoon’ w/Tom Berenger & William Dafoe
1981 – President Ronald Reagan was shot by John W. Hinckley III
1959 – WNED-TV Channel 17 (PBS) in Buffalo, NY began broadcasting
1955 – The 27th Academy Awards winner: ‘On the Waterfront’ w/Marlin Brando & Grace Kelly
1932 – Amelia Earhart became the 1st woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
1867 – The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000.00
1858 – A pencil with an attached eraser was patented by Hyman L. Lipman
1533 – King Henry VIII divorced his 1st wife (a sign of things to come)

Today's Funny

Don't talk to the parrot

Wanda's dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I'll mail you a check. And by the way don't worry about my dog Spike. He won't bother you. But, whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot! I REPEAT; DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!"

When the repairman arrived at Wanda's apartment the following day, he discovered the biggest, meanest looking dog he has ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work.

The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name calling.

Finally the repairman couldn't contain himself any longer and yelled, 'Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!'

To which the parrot replied, "Get him, Spike!"

See - Men just don't listen.

Chorus/Choir Schedule (3/30 - 4/6)

Week of 3/30/08 - 4/6/08) Rehearsals / Concert

Tuesday, 4/1/08: 6:45 - 7:15 pm: Church choir rehearsal

7:15 - 8:30 pm: Chorus rehearsal (Cattaraugus group will be with us).

Thursday, 4/3/08: No Chorus rehearsal

Sunday, 4/6/08: Chorus concert at Holy Trinity (1032 Central Ave. Dunkirk, NY)

Report time: 5:00 pm

Start time: 6:00 pm

Attire: White/black

Bring choral books & PracticeTrax (hand back in after concert)

Today's Funny

Getting Into Heaven

After a long illness, a woman died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died before her. They saw her and began calling greetings to her. "Hello!" "How are you? We've been waiting for you!" "Good to see you!"

When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him, "This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?"

"You have to spell a word," Saint Peter told her. "Which word?" the woman asked. "Love." The woman correctly spelled love, and Saint Peter welcomed her into heaven.

About six months later, Saint Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the Gates of Heaven for him that day. While the woman was guarding the Gates of Heaven, her husband arrived.

"I'm surprised to see you," the woman said. "How have you been?"

"Oh, I've been doing pretty well since you died," her husband told her. "I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill. And then I won the lottery. I sold the little house you and I lived in and bought a big mansion. And my wife and I traveled all around the world. We were on vacation and I went water skiing today. I fell, the ski hit my head, and here I am. How do I get in?"

"You have to spell a word," the woman told him.

"Which word?" her husband asked.

"Czechoslovakia."

Today's Funny

Just remember...if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.