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CHANCEL CHOIR: The Chancel Choir is a strictly volunteer organization open to all singers willing to commit to rehearsals and Sunday morning services. Directed by Renee Shatley (Interim Director), the choir meets on Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the choir room. New members always welcome. Come try us out!

ADULT HANDBELLS: This volunteer organization meets on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30. The handbell group participates in Sunday morning worship approximately once per month. Prospective members should contact Rhonda Smith, director.

ALDERSGATE CHOIR (Grades 2-6) and WESLEY CHOIR (Grades K-1) are for all children interested in music and singing. The groups meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:15. Half of the time is spent singing with Patti Owens, director. The other half is spent playing the Off instruments with director Karen Hudson. These choirs often participate in Sunday morning worship.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBELLS (Grades 6-8) meet on Wednesdays at 4:45. YOUTH HANDBELL (Grades 9-12) meet on Sundays at 3:30. The groups participate in Sunday morning worship as ready. New "ringers" are welcome. Contact Sandy Jahn for information.

SON SINGERS are youth interested in singing mixed with a bit of drama. This group meets Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 with Rhonda Smith in the youth choir room.

FIVE BY FAITH meets on an irregular schedule. New members are invited to inquire about membership when a vacancy occurs. The group participates in a variety of activities. Contact Jim Williams for information.

PRE-SCHOOL CHOIR: Patti Owens is director for this group which meets on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:00.
The choir sings for selected worship services.

PRAISE BAND: The Praise Band helps lead the Contemporary Worship Services as well as other special events.  Always open to new talent, sounds and ideas, The Band meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center.

Experience Worship in Surround Sound: Five Values of Hymn Singing

  • Through hymn singing, Christians express their feelings and ideas
  • Through hymn singing, Christians can tell others what they believe
  • Through hymn singing, Christians are bound in closer fellowship
  • Through hymn singing, Christians are instructed in the fundamentals of their faith
  • Through hymn singing, Christians are sustained in daily life
 
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