Training In Worshipping Art

Religion Calendar for the Erie area

This week's events

Worship: Today; 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 8:15 and 10 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; outside today, weather permitting; Communion at all three; sermon by the Rev. William Cox of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, "Theological Meteorology," as part of east Erie County Lutheran congregation pulpit exchange. Info: 899-9653, www.faithlutheranerie.com .

CONCERT: Today, Aug. 6; 7 p.m.; Christ Evangelical Free Church, 19682 Hill Road, Saegertown; with piano duo Scott Griffin and Alan Tripp. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: (814) 763-2934, www.christefca.org .

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Woodcock United Methodist Church, 23048 Gravel Run Road, Woodcock; Holy Communion; sermon by the Rev. Audrey Lovewell: "Do Not Be Afraid"; puppet show: "Keep Your Eye on the Target"; Bible/activities, 10:30 a.m. Info: (814) 724-8036.

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Grace Episcopal Church, 10121 Hall Ave., Lake City; Holy Eucharist; sermon by the Rev. Robert Burke: "Joseph." Info: 774-8288, www.gracechurch-lc.webs.com .

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main St., McKean; sermon by the Rev. Ron Freebourn: "Through the Storms of Life." Info: 476-7105.

Worship: Sunday; 9 and 10:30 a.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; Epic Faith worship at 10:30 a.m.; sermon by pastoral staff: "Ten Commandments: No. 7 -- Adultery"; children's Sunday school, 9 a.m.; adult classes, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Info: 833-9862, www.facerie.org .

Worship: Sunday; 9:30 a.m.; St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East; sermon this week by guest pastor the Rev. David Laakso. Info: 725-1840.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 5440 Washington Ave.; sermon by the Rev. Charles McClung: "Look What the Net Dragged Up." Info: 864-1920.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; sermon by the Rev. Tommy O'Leary: "Watch Out, the Gospel is Coming." Info: 455-7819.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; sermon by the Rev. Rick Cepris: "Got That Sinking Feeling?" Info: 456-7811.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; sermon by the Rev. John Dyke: "Lord, Are You There?" Info: 833-5982.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9263 Lake Pleasant Road, Greene Township; sermon by the Rev. Charles Wertz as part of East Erie Lutheran Cluster pastors' rotation Sunday. Info: 825-4770.

World-Class Training Coming for Your Musicians and Technical Teams ...

This special event will take place on September 9-10 (with optional classes on September 8th) at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center.

WATS provides instruction in a full range of worship disciplines, offered in one location by experienced instructors at subsidized rates. This is the perfect training event to bring your entire team to, because of the five parallel tracks that merge whenever possible for cross-discipline training.

Participants receive hands-on training from recognized experts, who offer focused teaching on the art and science of each discipline. Most technical conferences provide, at most, a few hours of instruction and rarely afford the opportunity to apply theory to realistic situations. Attendees at the Worship Arts Technology Summit will be able to get their hands on top-quality gear and apply what they learn under the guidance of world-class music, sound, media and lighting experts with extensive teaching experience.

All skill levels are welcome and training will be presented in structured tracks, allowing attendees to begin with the basics and build on their knowledge with a series of increasingly advanced class offerings. In-depth two-day tracks will include Audio, Musician, Media, Lighting and Vocal. One-day Bootcamps for audio, lighting  and media basics are also available. If you have people who need the basics in these areas, the all-day Thursday boot camps provide just what is needed.

WATS instructors include top tech engineers and world class musicians who have worked with an impressive line up of artists, including Chris Tomlin, Paul Baloche, Twila Paris, Amy Grant, Israel Houghton, Matt Redman, Don Moen, Michael W. Smith, Leeland, Ron Kenoly, Tommy Walker and many more. These gifted teachers possess not only technical expertise, but also a heart for the church and its musicians and technicians. ( Click here for more on the instructors )

WATS instructors are recognized experts in their disciplines. You won’t get higher quality or more comprehensive training anywhere else, especially at this price point! Fees for the summit begin at the low price of just $99 for two full days of instruction, with group rates as low as $79 (early bird rate.) Meals and lodging are available on site at nominal charges. The summit’s sponsors — Yamaha Corporation of America, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc., Shure, Elation Lighting, and Renewed Vision — are underwriting much of the cost of the conference to enable as many church worship teams as possible to attend.

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