Things that are NOT Cool

[4hisglory]

1.  It is not cool when the drummer is banging the cymbal for 5 minutes staright.
2.  It is not cool to wear a $99 lime green suit and thing you are too good to speak.
3.  It is not cool to IM someone someone and say 'Give me the chords to.....'
4.  It is not cool to wear a stocking cap to church with dress pants and shirt

[BBoy]

Ha! Did you say a $99 lime green suit? Hahahahahahahahaha!

But no . . . not a stocking cap, dress pants and shirt? Oh no!

It is NOT COOL:

*to think that since the church's drummer isn't there that the other musicians are SO desperate for a drummer, ANY sorry drummer will suffice

*for the bass player to fiddle around w/ the strings when not playing

*For the organist to go ballistic and play outrageous chords, leaving all the other musicians behind

*to order a drum set that cannot be fixed by going to ANY store, instead, having to order the parts DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER

*to lock the organ because kids want to play on it

*for someone think that they have a right to mess with the sound board

*when you tell people they are not allowed to walk across the pulpit (I thought the veil was "split"?)

*To try to tell the M.O.M. what you will and won't do, and don't have any talent to lead anything

*that a singer can sing a solo for 20 minutes but can't keep their part in a simple 3-part harmony

*that a minister of music should know at least, oh I don't know....MUSIC!

[c3hamby]

It is NOT COOL:

*to lock the organ because kids want to play on it

Neither is it cool to have to spend a lot church $$$ repairing the organ because the organ was unlocked and kids wanted to play it and didn't know what they were doing and broke a part that you can't get anymore and the only tech that can fix it charges $200 to come out and tell you what's wrong and he's not going to be able to get the part and fix it for 2 weeks and there is a special service coming up this weekend and you have to spend more church $$$ to rent an organ for the 2 weeks it's down, and the minister and the church treasurer is wondering WHY WAS THE ORGAN UNLOCKED IN THE 1ST PLACE!!!???  

And this is the week you were going to ask for a raise....  :roll:  8O  :?

[SisterT]

It is NOT COOL:
*when you tell people they are not allowed to walk across the pulpit (I thought the veil was "split"?)

LOL!!  :lol:  :lol:

You know folks think the only place God resides is in the pulpit. As if the "preachers" are the only ones that can be where God is! :lol:  :lol:

[Nakia518]

[quote="2.  It is not cool to wear a $99 lime green suit and thing you are too good to speak.
[/quote]

ROTFLMBO!!!!! I'm still stuck on the lime green suit.

It is not kool

*To let you children run around the church while you are "worshiping/slain in the spirit/speaking in tongues" and pretend you don't see them kicking the person sitting next to you

*Get up and go to the bathroom 4 times during an hour service

*Sit in the front row of the church and fall asleep snoring and when someone nudges you - you catch an attitude because they broke your sleep

*Sing every song in the same key. "TOO HIGH!!!" so high that the tenors are singing alto and the altos are singing soprano through the entire song

*Come to chruch with a new outfit, new hair style and new shoes. But your kids are wearing the same outfit from last sunday.

*Come to church trying to look better than the pastor's wife. And then get mad when no one notices your new outfit

*When you are sitting in the front of the church and someone from the backof the church text you to ask what you doing after church.

*For your cell phone to go off during a breakthrough worship playing "drop down and get your eagle on"

[4hisglory]

More not Cools

Its not cool to......

....come late and leave early
....take 3 or 4 plates home when you have a fellowship at church
....have revival 4 or 6 month
....for service at the church in the dead of winter and not turn on the heat
....smile in someone face when you know you have been talking about them like a dog.
....buy new clothes every week and put $2 in the offering plate

[LadyWiz]

Whoooooooooo ~ ya'll got some serious issues! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  8O   Sounds like you all been through some things  :evil:

I'm feeling everything you all are saying ~ keep them coming!! 8O

[LadyWiz]

It is NOT COOL:

*to lock the organ because kids want to play on it

Neither is it cool to have to spend a lot church $$$ repairing the organ because the organ was unlocked and kids wanted to play it and didn't know what they were doing and broke a part that you can't get anymore and the only tech that can fix it charges $200 to come out and tell you what's wrong and he's not going to be able to get the part and fix it for 2 weeks and there is a special service coming up this weekend and you have to spend more church $$$ to rent an organ for the 2 weeks it's down, and the minister and the church treasurer is wondering WHY WAS THE ORGAN UNLOCKED IN THE 1ST PLACE!!!???  

And this is the week you were going to ask for a raise....  :roll:  8O  :?

 :lol:  :lol:
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  8O

[Juliete]

More not Cools

Its not cool to......

....come late and leave early
....take 3 or 4 plates home when you have a fellowship at church
....have revival 4 or 6 month
....for service at the church in the dead of winter and not turn on the heat
....smile in someone face when you know you have been talking about them like a dog.
....buy new clothes every week and put $2 in the offering plate

Heh, heh, heh, heh . . . . "Smile in someone's face whn you know you have been talking about them like a dog."
That's funny because I've caught myself doing that, 4hisglory.  I know people do it to me all the time, 'cause I'm the preacher's wife.  
People are funny, ain't they?  Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh  . . . . .

[ddw4e]

More not Cools

Its not cool to......

....come late and leave early
....take 3 or 4 plates home when you have a fellowship at church
....have revival 4 or 6 month
....for service at the church in the dead of winter and not turn on the heat
....smile in someone face when you know you have been talking about them like a dog.
....buy new clothes every week and put $2 in the offering plate

Heh, heh, heh, heh . . . . "Smile in someone's face whn you know you have been talking about them like a dog."
That's funny because I've caught myself doing that, 4hisglory.  I know people do it to me all the time, 'cause I'm the preacher's wife.  
People are funny, ain't they?  Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh  . . . . .

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! THE PREACHER'S WIFE LOLOL!!! Y'ALL CRAZY :lol:  :lol:

[Luv2Praise]

It is NOT COOL:
*when you tell people they are not allowed to walk across the pulpit (I thought the veil was "split"?)

LOL!!  :lol:  :lol:

You know folks think the only place God resides is in the pulpit. As if the "preachers" are the only ones that can be where God is! :lol:  :lol:

SisterT .... you hit that one RIGHT on the head ....

[vwebster]

Heh, heh, heh, heh . . . . "Smile in someone's face whn you know you have been talking about them like a dog."
That's funny because I've caught myself doing that, 4hisglory.  I know people do it to me all the time, 'cause I'm the preacher's wife.  
People are funny, ain't they?  Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh  . . . . .

LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! THE PREACHER'S WIFE LOLOL!!! Y'ALL CRAZY :lol:  :lol:[/quote]

I really like our preacher's wife.... she's the nicest person you would ever meet....[looking over shoulder]....so friendly...so warm...

:wink:

Actually, I need to quit. Our pastor's wife is great. I've heard a few horror stories about others. No offense, anybody. I've never met a pastor's wife I didn't like. [hmm, seems like I was in this spot a moment ago]

  :?

But, have you guys ever thought of what a L-O-N-E-L-Y position that must be. I mean, they often hear things that their husbands don't. Often, because people are hoping that it gets back to him, but don't have the guts to take it themselves.

Not to mention, people TRULY like to occupy the preacher's time. Not that he minds, but I imagine having the phone ring all the time can get old. Especially since people have short memories and the same one you pray for and with on Wednesday night, you may have to watch out for on Friday.

And, everybody's always watching...

It seems like it would be a little bit like being a celebrity. But,...with less pay.

[vwebster]

*Sing every song in the same key. "TOO HIGH!!!" so high that the tenors are singing alto and the altos are singing soprano through the entire song

Ouch,...that's my foot you're standing on...lady

What if you apologize? I mean, who knew the musician was going to take that note there ^

Oh wait, I don't sing every song in THAT key, though... whew... that was close...

Wait, I've got some...

1. It's not cool to put a sister out of the Alto section into the Soprano section, just because some of the Altos are complaining...and maybe crying...

2. It's really not cool when the musician points to you to sing a solo in practice and she knows you don't want "NOTHING" to do with the mike. Stop pushing people in front of freight trains, that ain't cool...

I've got a phobia with the whole solo thing... it just ain't working. It's probably got a name...afraidofsoundingstupidinfrontofp eopleopia

I'm looking for a support group, though...

[JoyCH]

More not Cools

Its not cool to......

....come late and leave early
....take 3 or 4 plates home when you have a fellowship at church
....have revival 4 or 6 month
....for service at the church in the dead of winter and not turn on the heat
....smile in someone face when you know you have been talking about them like a dog.
....buy new clothes every week and put $2 in the offering plate

It sure isn't kool.   :?

Joy

[drummerboy25]

ha, u guys are funny but true. here are a few more.

*Its not cool when:

1. parents want their kids 2 play instruments in church and get mad if u don't let their 4yrs old play u're drums or keyboard.

2. parents think their children can play and instrument and hype them up so u'll let them play, yet u find they sound like crap. the bible says make a joyful noise.

3. adults and children in the church rush the musicians after service just 2 shake hands while trying 2 play a song, let us finish 1st. lol

4. when other musician come 2 u're church and claim they can play, but u and the church soon find they can't.

5. when other musicians come 2 u're church and break u're stuff and act like nothing has happened.

6. when drummers come 2 u're church and change u're setup without asking u 1st.

7. when drummers come 2 u're church and use u're sticks because they claim they let theirs in the car, but they break u're sticks, yet wont offer u the sticks they supposedly left in the car. lol

8. when the praise team sings so off key or forgets the words 2 songs and look at the musicians like were the problem. lol

9. when people that can't play any musical instrument try 2 tell u how 2 play. this has probably affected us all. lol  

[Bronzee]

Glory, i love your cool words and all yall cool stuff yall said..we got  a preacher where them loud loud easter eggs colors and coal tar black..lolol..he be pranching in the pulpit like a horse too..i am a leader..and do no like to sit in the pulpit.

[LadyWiz]

*Sing every song in the same key. "TOO HIGH!!!" so high that the tenors are singing alto and the altos are singing soprano through the entire song

Ouch,...that's my foot you're standing on...lady

What if you apologize? I mean, who knew the musician was going to take that note there ^

Oh wait, I don't sing every song in THAT key, though... whew... that was close...

Wait, I've got some...

1. It's not cool to put a sister out of the Alto section into the Soprano section, just because some of the Altos are complaining...and maybe crying...

2. It's really not cool when the musician points to you to sing a solo in practice and she knows you don't want "NOTHING" to do with the mike. Stop pushing people in front of freight trains, that ain't cool...

I've got a phobia with the whole solo thing... it just ain't working. It's probably got a name...afraidofsoundingstupidinfrontofp eopleopia

I'm looking for a support group, though...

You are TRULY singing my song!! 8O  8O  Hear that, Key-Wiz?? :lol:  :lol:  :?

[4hisglory]

Glory, i love your cool words and all yall cool stuff yall said..we got  a preacher where them loud loud easter eggs colors and coal tar black..lolol..he be pranching in the pulpit like a horse too..i am a leader..and do no like to sit in the pulpit.

B, I'm glad you feel me on this one.  I know someone out there is saying that I'm hating, but its not good when you can't tell if you are going to churchor a Halloween party.  

It is NOT COOL:

*to lock the organ because kids want to play on it

Neither is it cool to have to spend a lot church $$$ repairing the organ because the organ was unlocked and kids wanted to play it and didn't know what they were doing and broke a part that you can't get anymore and the only tech that can fix it charges $200 to come out and tell you what's wrong and he's not going to be able to get the part and fix it for 2 weeks and there is a special service coming up this weekend and you have to spend more church $$$ to rent an organ for the 2 weeks it's down, and the minister and the church treasurer is wondering WHY WAS THE ORGAN UNLOCKED IN THE 1ST PLACE!!!???  

And this is the week you were going to ask for a raise....  :roll:  8O  :?

In response to this, the correct action is:
When you see a child moving their way up to the instruments, then, obviously, it INTRIGUES them.  We have so many kids in our church, and they all wanna learn to play something.  Bass, keys, organ, drums, whatever.  And when you have this type of interest in something,

 THEN YOU TEACH THEM!

I lock the organ ONLY because I"m instructed to do so.  We leave everything open, drumsticks laying around, open organs, monitors, amps, and we do it because we have parents at the church that have no problems with me or the M.O.M. showing THEIR kids some discipline.  There is such a thing as discipline, isn't there?

Let's be honest.  You are not going to live forever.  You're probably not going to be playing for a particular church forever.  Wouldn't it make sense to go ahead and train them, NOW, how to PROPERLY play and maintain the instrument?

(Now, we do have problems, and we have to call out the organ specialist to fix it every once in a while.  Of course, it's because I play like a maniac and the church takes the music ministry very seriously, and since the church tithe like they are supposed to...)