I Peter 4:10 “Serve one another with whatever gift each of you has
received."
The mission of Music Ministry, First United Methodist Church, is to
glorify God through music.
The First United Methodist Church offers exciting opportunities to glorify our Lord in worship. We seek to provide an energizing, fun, and spiritual environment to rehearse and sing or play music for the Lord’s work. We pray that this ministry helps you grow on your faith journey. Musical groups at First United Methodist Church include Chancel Choir, Vocal Ensembles, Song Leaders, Praise Band, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Hand Bell/Chime Choirs, Youth Music, Sonshine Kids, and Sunday School Singers. Liturgical Dance, Acoustic and Instrumental ensembles are also available.
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RAINBOW RINGERS (elementary through adult)
The Rainbow Ringers is a beginning group of youth and adults who are
learning the joy of ringing hand chimes and hand bells. This group meets
from 3:45-4:30pm Wednesday afternoons from August through early May. The
Rainbow Ringers play for both worship services every other month. If you
are interested in learning to ring, please contact Ellen Wilson at
765-743-1285.
ALDERSGATE HAND BELL CHOIR (junior high through adult - some
experience required)
The Aldersgate Hand bell Choir is an advanced ensemble who rings the
Lord’s praises. The choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings from
6:00-7:00pm from September through May and plays once a month during
both services. This choir incorporates a variety of hand bell techniques
in its repertoire. A working realization of Paul’s letter to the
Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 12 is evidenced: “The way God designed our
bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church:
every part dependent on every other part….” A commitment to regularly
attending rehearsals and performances is a must. Also, a reading
knowledge of music notation is extremely beneficial. Please contact
Ellen Wilson at 765-7431285 if you are interested in ringing bells.
THE CHANCEL CHOIR is committed to glorifying the Lord through the
ministry of singing following Paul’s instructions in Ephesians 5 to “…be
filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs
among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts,
giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This group of singers from a diversity
of backgrounds enjoys sharing the common bonds of music and the
Christian faith while developing close relationships within the
ensemble. Time is set aside at each rehearsal for devotions and to share
joys, concerns, and prayer. The Chancel Choir is open to all ages
including high school, college, and adults. The choir members sing a
variety of choral music that includes traditional and contemporary
anthems, spirituals and gospel music, and choral anthems and cantatas
with instruments. The choir season begins in late August and continues
through the end of May. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from
7:15-8:45pm. If you enjoy singing, please come and join this wonderful
group of dedicated Christian musicians.
PRAISE BAND (all ages – some experience required)
The Praise Band is an energetic group of musicians committed to living
out Psalm 150: “Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and
harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and
pipe! Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing
cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!
Currently, the band plays for both worship services one Sunday a month.
The music includes contemporary praise songs, choruses, and interesting
instrumental arrangements of hymns. “The Praise Band rehearses every
Wednesday evening from 7 – 8pm in the Christian Life Center.” If you play an instrument and would
like to be a part of this dynamic ensemble, please contact Eric Barker
at 463-2787, Angie Blessing at 743-3895, or Ellen Wilson at 743-1285.
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS (preschool and kindergarten)
The Sunday School Singers meet during the 9:00am church school time from
September through May. This delightful choir usually sings once a month
during the 9:00am Sunday worship service from September through May.
Lacy Anderson is the director of these young singers.
SONSHINE KIDS (grades 1 – 5)
An exciting choir for children, the Sonshine Kids sing about once a
month during 10:30am worship from September through May. They meet every
Wednesday afternoon from 4:30pm to 5:30pm from September through May.
Amanda Rowe is the director.
LITURGICAL DANCE
This area of Worship Arts is in need of leadership and participants and
is used occasionally in worship.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
Instrumentalists are encouraged to participate in small ensembles as
duets, trios, quartets, quintets, etc. If you are interested in using
your talents in this area, contact Ellen Wilson 743-1285 with details of
your instrument and level of ability.
SOLOIST OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available to those who wish to present solos to the
congregation during worship. Scheduling is made through the Music
Ministries office. Contact Ellen Wilson 743-1285.
The First United Methodist Church offers exciting opportunities to glorify our Lord in worship. We seek to provide an energizing, fun, and spiritual environment to rehearse and sing or play music for the Lord’s work. We pray that this ministry helps you grow on your faith journey.