Worship & Music Ministry

The mission of the Worship & Music Ministry is to provide a variety of opportunities for meaningful worship and the celebration of the sacraments, and to create an atmosphere which encourages all to participate.

The Worship & Music Ministry is responsible for:

• Providing appointments such as candles, banners and paraments appropriate to the liturgical calendar.
• Providing printed materials for worship (such as bulletin covers and children's bulletins).
• Overseeing the music program and other arts in worship.
• Overseeing those who assist the pastor in worship leadership (liturgists, acolytes, ushers, choir directors, organists and communion service assistants).
• Providing pulpit supply in pastor's absences.
• Determining occasions, days, times and places for special worship services.
• Developing an annual budget for this ministry.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is open to singers of all ages who which to raise their voices in praise at the weekly service. The choir provides a weekly anthem appropriate to the season, providing additional service music at Christmas and Easter. Special music is supplied during the weeks when the choir is not part of the service including June, July and August.

Handbell Choir

The Handbell Choir continues to be an active part of the musical life of the church. The Handbell Choir plays monthly and particpates in special worship services such as the Christmas Eve services. We welcome anyone who is interested in joining to join -- no experience necessary!

Activities:

• Participation in worship services by Cherub, Chancel, Handbell and Recorder Choirs, along with LOGOS children and Church Steps String Band.
• Encourage confirmands to assist in worship services.
• Middle and Senior High Fellowships lead some worship services each year.
• Schedule special music and performer events for worship services.
• Senior High Mission Trip particpants share their experiences during worship.
• Schedule pulpit supply, including church members, to speak in Pastor Ted's absences.
• Schedule acolytes for worship services.
• Provide three different types of worship services for Christmas Eve: a 4:00 p.m. Family & Children Service, a 7:00 p.m. Lessons & Carols Service and an 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.

All of our church choirs, musical groups and those in charge of the worship assistance welcome those who want to serve in any capacity for Worship and Music experiences!

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