If God has gifted you in music or the arts, there are many different ways you can serve and participate. If any of the opportunities below interest you, please let us know!
WORSHIP BAND
The Worship Band, made up of a rotating group of singers and instrumentalists, provides leadership for congregational music at our worship services. Music from a variety of styles is included as we seek to reflect the diversity of our community and that of the global church. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. An interview and an audition are the first steps to becoming part of this ministry. Contact Pastor Michael Nelson.
VOCAL CHOIRS
Worship Choir
The Worship Choir provides leadership for congregational and special music at our worship services. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. The Choir is open to all, middle school and above, who love singing and serving the Lord. Contact Pastor Michael Nelson.
Holiday Choir
This choir prepares seasonal programs at Christmas and Easter. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm and begin about twelve weeks before the concerts. Occasionally, extra or dress rehearsals are scheduled on one or two Saturday mornings. This choir is open to all singers middle school and above. Contact Pastor Michael Nelson.
Joyful Noise (Children's Choir)
A choir for children 1st-5th grade, Joyful Noise sings about once a month at worship services. No music reading necessary, but participation in this choir will give children a great start on beginning skills of singing. Rehearsal are on Sunday afternoons at 12:00 pm in the Music Room. Contact Laura Derrick if your child is interested.
BELL CHOIRS
Exultate Ringers (Adults)
An advanced handbell choir for those 16 years and up, using 8 octaves of Schulmerich handbells along with a 3-octave set of Malmark ChoirChimes, Exultate Ringers play for Sunday worship services and at special concerts in the Tri-state area from Sept – June. Some music reading required. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 6:30 in the Music Room. Contact Karen Hanna if you are interested.
Hosanna Chimes & Half Notes (1-5th Grade)
A bell choir for children 1st-5th grade using 3 octaves of Malmark ChoirChimes and 3 octaves of Schulmerich handbells. In this choir, children earn to read music and develop music skills. As a combined group they play twice in the fall and twice in the spring during regular evening services. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons at 12 PM in the Music Room. Contact the director, Karen Hanna, for more information.
Other handbell opportunities for those in middle or high school are available. For more information contact Karen Hanna.
Other Music & Art Ministries
Drama
Salt, Light and Fragrance (SLF) is a unique, vibrant ministry that seeks to glorify God through drama. Made up of actors high school age or older (and occasional younger members as required by the script), SLF most often prepares a Christmas drama with practices beginning in September. An emphasis is placed on building close relationships among the members through abundant interaction in practice as well as informal fellowship and times of prayer. New members are always welcome, whether they are first timers or seasoned actors. Contact Larry Belluscio or the Church Office for more information.
Orchestra/Instrumental Ensembles
Orchestral instruments perform occasionally in Sunday services and in a larger orchestra formed to accompany the seasonal choir concerts. Contact Pastor Michael Nelson if you have interest in playing.
Audio/Visual
Our Audio/Visual team provides critical support for all worship services. If you have experience and skill running live sound and/or cameras, our team could use your help! We also provide training for those aged high school and above interested in these areas or operating our presentation software. Contact Pastor Michael Nelson if you have interest in serving on this team.