Germany
Celebration Orchestra
October 11 - 21, 2024
Cologne, Germany
From Our Mission Partners:
This will be the Celebration Orchestra’s third project to Germany, ministering primarily to a community of believers with a Russian-German background. These churches belong to one of the few evangelical movements in Germany still experiencing spiritual growth. Over the past 40 years, they have emerged from the oppression of the Communist Soviet Union with a faith and conviction for the Gospel fortified in the crucible of persecution. Now enjoying the blessings of freedom in the West, these believers remain committed to the Gospel and the unquestionable authority of Scripture.
Music is and has always been an integral part of the worship of the Russian-German Church. It is a language that speaks to them and through which they express their faith and spread the Gospel. These churches have a rich orchestral and choral heritage. We have seen how effectively an orchestra can serve in this context, proclaiming the Gospel and connecting with local believers on a deeper level. We are excited about the prospect of GMP helping the Russian-German churches to reach their community with the Gospel through the vehicle of music.
Johannes Schroeder, Germany Mission Partner
Project Objectives:
Celebrate God in the midst of his people
Proclaim the message of the Bible in a way that people can and will receive
Encourage church leaders to develop courageous and creative music programs
Visit Fulda, Pfungstadt, Bonn, Cologne, and Nümbrecht
Project Highlights:
Join with local musicians
Perform in public places in Fulda
Lead six churches in worship
See iconic sights in Cologne and Heidelberg
Cost:
The cost for this Music Mission Project is $3,695 and includes air and ground transportation, accommodations, breakfast, insurance, Project Development, entrance fees and a GMP Travel Leader. The cost can be divided into multiple payments.
Charitable Donation:
Global Missions Project is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian Ministry dedicated to developing ministry opportunities for every church musician. All expenses are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Open Spots
Flute - 2
Oboe - 1
Bass Clarinet
Alto Sax - 2
Tenor Sax - 1
Baritone Sax - 1
French Horn - 3
Trumpets - 2
Tuba - 1
Percussion - 1
Electric Bass
Guitar
Violins - 5
Viola - 2
Cello - 3
String Bass - 2
FULL -
Clarinet
Trombone
Drums
Piano
What Others Are Saying
Join a community that answered the call to missions!
You've got two options:
1) Do nothing and continue life on the hamster wheel or 2) Finally do something about it. We can't help with option 1 - but option 2? We got you! Say yes to making a change with music and taking the Gospel all around the world.
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Have a Question?
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We get it. You love playing your instrument or singing in the choir and want to do more with your gift. But how? That's where we come in.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to use their God-given talent to serve the Lord. We take teams of choirs, orchestras, and jazz bands around the world to share the good news of Jesus.
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Music is connecting. No matter the language of a song, it's the music that binds people together.[Our projects consist of evangelistic concerts with the gospel interwoven between songs.
In many countries we have the opportunity to play music in conjunction with local musicians. We also serve by teaching music and sharing our testimonies with others.
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In fact, we DO need you! God has a special plan for your life that includes using you to minister to others.
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Nope. You sure don't! That's why we exist - to form teams comprised of individuals that have a heart for missions and want to serve the Lord through music.
Find a project and hop on board!
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Of course! In fact, we encourage it! We can always use an extra set of hands and a smiling face :)
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Typically, as long as you have at least 4 years of playing experience, you're good! However, we may ask about prior playing experience to help us assign music parts.
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Typically the music is sent out one month before the project. Once we land in the country we're going to, we'll have one rehearsal, then we're off and running!
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For instruments that aren't airplane friendly (tuba, upright bass, etc), we can usually rent them in the country we're going to. Let us know which project you're interested in and we'll help work it out!
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Almost the whole kit and caboodle! The project cost includes air transportation, transportation within the country, accommodations, one meal per day, sightseeing excursions, and insurance on yourself and your instrument.
The project cost does not include an entry visa (if applicable), a US passport, domestic travel to the airport, and two meals per day.
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You can, but you don't have to! On average, each project is broken into 4 or 5 payments with an average of 2-3 months between payments.
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Stepping out in faith is an important part of going! There are many ways to raise support - sending a support letter to friends and family, asking your church for support, forgoing that $5 drink from Starbucks, having a garage sale, and most importantly through prayer! God doesn't just call you to go, He also provides for you.
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They are! We are a 501c3 which makes your donations tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You can deduct your project cost in addition to any other expenses accrued during travel.
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We always include excursions to learn about the culture of the country. However, our goal is missions, so that will be the main focus of the project!
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