Hallelujah!

Can I get an Amen?

Well... funny story. I am taking the book of Revelation as my institute class this semester and my Dad is also taking Revelation on Wednesday night at his church. I really wanted to go to his class and check out (compare) the two classes. I was very excited to express what I have learned through my experiences in the Mormon faith. This church is the Verde valley Baptist church that my father has been attending for the last four years. I have only gone with him once before and that was about a year ago. Anyway, we had planned to go together at 6:30 Wednesday nights. We got to the church a little early and so my Dad decided to show me around. He took my into the HUGE amphitheater style chapel or the main worship hall where the choir was practicing. They were just starting and getting seated but then the choir director saw me and came over to see who I was. I introduced myself and he knew my Dad and so they began to talk and chit chat, then my father mentions that I am a singer!

"Oh wonderful! You should join in tonight we would love to have you!" The director says

" Really, anyone can join and we always love new voices."

Alright, I thought, plus it sounded like fun and I love to sing so hey, why not? I told him my experience with choir and doing musical theater just in the context of making small talk, and with in a matter of seconds he had a folder of about thirty pieces of music with my name on it! I timidly sat down trying to blend in...lol, not a chance with this group. I turned into the NEW member of the choir who is going to be living here for the next two years so lets give her a big welcome which consists of me standing up, giving a bio, and being individually introduced to the entire choir!!....oh no....what have I gotten myself into.

The next hour and a half was awesome, I learned, Bring me to the table, Big mighty God, let the redeemed, and a few others that I can't remember. All of them accompanied by a piano, a guitar, a bass, and a complete drum set. I think I was on the verge of busting up laughing the entire time simply by the fact that I am a devout Mormon gettin down with some rockin awesome Baptists! If they only knew...I not sure what they would do but they said that anyone was welcome haha. Everyone was extremely kind to me and I had a really great time. As the night was ending a guy came up to me who had overheard my singing and asked if i would be interested in auditioning for the "Praise Team". The praise team is a group of four or so people who sing solos every other Sunday. It was quite an honor that he asked me to audition but I had no idea what to say. I kinda panicked and said that I would have to get back to him about it.

A BIG part of me really wants to do it. I would love the experience of singing to a large congregation 2 to 3 times a month but I am missing a Key factor....I'M NOT BAPTIST! lol I have seriously thought about this and it wouldn't interfere with my church at all. They have church early in the morning and I have Sacrament at one:) Tee Hee

SO I am asking you...I need input... is this a bad idea? Would it distract me from the spirit? What if the roll was reversed and a Baptist wanted to join ward choir? Am i being deceiving? I would gladly tell anyone that I am Mormon, but what if they don't ask? I really had a wonderful time singing with the choir, and it gives me an activity to participate in outside of school. Believe me when I tell you that Cottonwood rarely offers something wholesome to do with your time if you are young and single. I felt very refreshed after the practice Wednesday night...but is it something I should do? What do you think about it?

Haha, oh goodness, like I said never a dull moment.

Please give my advice..

Sincerely,

the newest Mormon member of the Baptist choir lol