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title: Looking FOURward - August
description: The end of one thing is the beginning of another. In our case, the end of summer means the beginning of a new school year, and most likely a new season of ministry for you.
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# [Looking FOURward - August](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/blog/view/158/looking-fourward-august)

 Written by [Marty Parks](https://blog.discoverworship.com/articles/author/marty-parks) | Aug 4, 2014 5:00:00 AM

The end of one thing is the beginning of another. In our case, the end of summer means the beginning of a new school year, and most likely a new season of ministry for you.

Here are 4 priorities for August:

1. **Download Christmas musicals and anthem** and begin printing copies for your singers and musicians.
2. If you've taken a rehearsal break, think of how **resuming rehearsals can be creative and fun**. A themed-based first rehearsal? How about a beach party?
3. August denotes **“Back to School” month** for most of us these days. Include some time in a rehearsal to have choir members share their funniest or most unusual school-related story.
4. This is the time to **secure any additional equipment or musicians** you may need for all your Christmas presentations. If you're engaging outside musicians, remember that their schedules get pretty full in December.

As we all get ready to re-start a new season of ministry, it's pretty important to keep first things first. Our old friend Solomon knew this: *The fear* (reverence, respect) *of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge*. (Proverbs 1:7)

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