WORSHIP
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalm 95:6
MUSIC
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy!
Psalm 33:3
Music is a vital and active part of our church. It provides an inspirational expression of our faith, not only during Sunday morning worship services but for special and social events as well. It provides opportunities for all of our members, from our very young to our more senior members, to praise the Lord in song, with bells and chimes, and with instrumental music.
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is open to all Senior Highs and adults. The choir is under the direction of Lee Ann Daigle and actively participates in the traditional Sanctuary service from September through June. For special occasions and special selections, the Chancel Choir will often be joined by vocal soloists and instrumental soloists and ensembles. The Chancel Choir rehearses every Wednesday evening.
Contemporary Music and Drama
For our service in the Chapel, Jim Hoffman coordinates singers and musicians to participate in contemporary and less traditional music. At “The Gathering,” our more contemporary worship service, a small praise band leads praise singing and worship music. Drama and other worship elements are added when appropriate to expand the worship experience available each Sunday. New and interested individuals are always welcome to join.
Bells & Chimes
Our church is blessed with a five-octave set of hand bells and a three octave set of hand chimes.
Glory Bells is a bell choir of adults who may or may not be music readers.
Alleluia Bells is a choir of experienced adults and high school students who rehearse on Sunday mornings.
Praise Ringers is a group of Junior High students (grades 6 – 8) who meet on Sunday afternoons for rehearsal.
Chimers is a new group of upper elementary students who are just learning how to make music using the hand chimes. This group meets on Sunday mornings.
Special Music
Fortunately, this congregation is blessed with much and varied musical talent. We are often favored by soloists, both vocal and instrumental, at our summer worship services as well as other special services. The musical talents of our young people are evidenced by their frequent participation in worship services and other special events.