Fifth Sunday Singing

At our small country church we have an event that most people look forward to on months that have five Sundays in them.  Instead of the traditional evening service on that Fifth Sunday, we have Fifth Sunday Singing.  We announce it a few weeks in advance so everyone can get ready.  The idea is this - everyone is encouraged to sing a solo, a duet, a quartet, a group song.  Perhaps you don't sing?  That's okay, too.  You can share a testimony, read a poem, recite a favorite Scripture, play an instrument.  You don't have to be in the choir.  You don't have to read music.  Just make a joyful noise to the LORD!  Sometimes we'll have a fellowship meal or "finger foods" afterward.

We haven't always attended our little church.  In the beginning, 5th Sunday Singing was very intimidating to me.  I would get real nervous and dread Fifth Sunday Singing.  After getting a few of them "under my belt," I quickly realized that there was nothing to get nervous about.  We have a church FAMILY and no one will make fun of you, or laugh, or throw vegetables.  People share and are very supportive. 

Recently, we had a water pipe that burst in our sanctuary.  We had to have the baseboards pulled and the carpet dried out.  Then all the plumbing had to be re-done.  No worries.  It didn't ruin Fifth Sunday Singing.  We still had it in our Fellowship Hall.  Sometimes old hymns are sung.  Sometimes old Southern Gospel songs are sung.  Sometimes more contemporary songs are sung.  The fact is, it doesn't matter.  As long as we are praising our Lord and enjoying time with fellow believers, it's all good!  Click the arrow below to hear "Master of the Sea" sung at a recent 5th Sunday Singing:

If my calendar is correct, June is the next month that has 5 Sundays in it.  Looking forward to it!