MTC Week #105 - Well, Hello 2016

The bass section (with some baritones) from today's broadcast

 If attendance for this morning's broadcast was any indication of how excited the Choir was to start off a new year, we'd be in trouble! I don't think I've seen it so low. I remember a time during the summer when it seemed as though half the tenor section was missing (and others, too), but I think today set some sort of record. At least during my time with the choir.

But despite our lower numbers, the broadcast went very well. Among the pieces we sang (Antiphon, There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today, How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place, and Oh, What a Beautiful Morning) was one I've commented on before, called Standing on the Promises. That song just gets me every time. I love everything about it, particularly the words. God promises us so many blessings if we but strive to do what He's asked us to do. We will always fall short and we outright fail from time to time. There might be times in our lives when we struggle to find the light amidst all of the darkness. But despite our weaknesses, His promises are there. They are sure. They are real. And standing on them will bring us greater peace, and hope, and light.

Along with the first broadcast of the year, saying hello to a new year also gives way to an interesting reality of being in the choir. Church meeting times changed for many of us (and most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who share a church building with another ward/congregation). So, for some, it was "Hello! I'm glad to be back", while for others it was "Farewell, I'll be back next year." Those who have church that meets in the morning can't attend given the choir schedule (and hence find a different congregation to meet with). For those who meet in the afternoon, they are good to go! I, personally, am in the latter camp, so it was nice to attend my own ward today and say hello to people I haven't seen for quite some time.  

Grateful for another year ahead with the Choir! And until next time, God be with you.