Church Choir (Volunteer versus Paid) Question

[PraiseHymn]

Well, our church choir just got word (11/18/09) that Good Morning America and Fox & Friends wants to fly us up to New York City December 22-24 to sing on their show. Woooo hooooo. My question to cyberland is, should the choir now be getting paid (individually) for all the time missed at work while singing for the church at these different functions. Mind you, we still have to go to Nashville, TN for the Stellar Awards (again another big tv moment) AND we have a Christmas concert to perform at the church.

I can tell you this much, I dont have anymore days to take off and no one is paying my bills but myself. It sure would be nice to have a little help if I am being required to have to keep taking off of my secual job. Granted, they provide food and transportation (and of corse the experience to witness and see a beautiful city) but is that enough to keep my household afloat while I run off every time we need to perform?

I'd like some comments.

Thanks