Choirs & Ensembles

4K-5K through Grade 2
Watch for Praise Kids! starting up on October 21, 2021 at 4:00.

This children’s ministry program has an emphasis on learning about God, faith, and Church through songs and movement. They gather together for fellowship time; story and learning time and singing time. The youngest children must be in 4K to be in the choir.

Directors: Jeff Reeves, Amy Dankwardt, and John R. Paradowski.

• Download Praise Kids! Letter & Calendar here: Praise Kids Fall 2021 Letter and Calendar
• Download Praise Kids! Registration Form here:  Praise Kids 2021-2022 Registration Fillable Form

Grades 3 – 6
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Watch for New Creation starting on October 13, 2021.

This choir sings in worship and other special times. The choir helps to develop musicianship, knowledge of Church and Sing.

Directors: Jeff Reeves & John R. Paradowski.  Accompanist: Heide Hughes. Assistant: Dara Greene.

• Download the New Creation Choir Letter & Calendar here: New Creation Letter & Calendar 2021-2022
• Download the New Creation Choir Registration for here:  New Creation 2021-2022 Registration Fillable Form

Grades 7 – 12
Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Watch for New Generation starting on October 20, 2021.

This group of enthusiastic youth sings a variety of musical styles from contemporary to classical. The choir sing in worship throughout the year and are key leaders in special productions. Director: John R. Paradowski.

• Download the New Generation Choir Letter & Calendar here: New Generation Letter & Calendar 2021-2022

Adult
Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Watch for the Senior Choir starting on September 2, 2021.

The Senior Choir’s repertoire includes a wide variety of forms and styles of Christian music. They rotate their singing schedules throughout the year so all can enjoy their message in song.

Director: David Mohr. Accompanist: John R. Paradowski

• Download the Senior Choir Schedule & Anthems here:  Senior Choir Anthems Fall 2021 Schedule

Adult
This quintet of women’s voices share their gift of music regularly in worship with the congregation.

Director: John R. Paradowski

Grades 4 – 6
Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Watch for Godsbells starting on October 13, 2021.

This group will focus on learning the techniques of Handbell and Choir Chime ringing. They meet and ring for the Fall Semester only.

Director: Jeff Reeves

• Download the Godsbells Letter & Calendar here: Godbells Fall Letter Calendar 2021
• Download the Godsbells Registration Form here:  Godbells Registration Fillable Form 2021

Grades 7 – 12
Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Watch for the Righteous Ringers starting on October 26, 2021.

This youth handbell choir performs more complex music for handbells and plays in Sunday worship  and other special times.

Director: Jeff Reeves

• Download the Righteous Ringers Letter & Calendar here: Righteous Ringers Fall Letter Calendar 2021
• Download the Righteous Ringers Registration Form here:  Righteous Ringers Registration Fillable Form 2021

Adult
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Watch for The EmBELLishments Ensemble starting on September 28, 2021.

No experience needed to join this group and new ringers are always welcome! We learn music as we advance through the techniques of handbell ringing.

Director: John R. Paradowski

• Download The EmBELLishments Letter & Calendar here:  Embellishments Letter & Calendar 2021-2022

Adult
Thursday from 6:15 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

Watch for Bells Angels  Ensemble starting on September 2, 2021.

This ensemble of adult ringers plays advanced handbell repertoire. They have a fun time learning new music and enjoying ringing in worship.

• Download the Bells Angels Fall Letter & Schedule here:  Bell Angels Fall 2021 Schedule
• Watch the Bells Angels ring for their Spring 2017 concert here: JuBELLation Handbell Concert

Adult
Thursdays Mornings, starting September 23, 2021

This small group of Daytime advanced Ringers meets and plays in worship on a regular basis.

Director: John R. Paradowski

This group of talented instrumentalists rehearses to play at various services throughout the year. They share their talents in leading the congregation in the hymns, choir anthems, and more.

Director: John R. Paradowski