Choirs & Ensembles

4K-5K through Grade 2
Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This children’s ministry program has an emphasis on learning about God, faith, and Church through songs and movement. They gather together for Fellowship & Snack Time; Story & 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 and Calendar here: Praise Kids! Spring 2020 Letter & Calendar
• Download Praise Kids! Registration Form here: Praise Kids! 2019-2020 Registration Form

Grades 3 – 6
Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This choir sings in worship once a month and other special times. The choir helps to develop musicianship, knowledge of Church and singing.

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

• Download the New Creation Choir Letter and Calendar here: New Creation Spring 2020 Letter & Calendar
• Download the New Creation Choir Registration Form here: New Creation 2019-2020 Registration Form

Grades 7 – 12
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

This group of enthusiastic youth sings a variety of musical styles from contemporary to classical. The Choir sings once a month in worship throughout the church year. Director: John R. Paradowski.

• Download New Generation Choir Letter and Calendar here: New Generation Spring 2020 Letter & Calendar

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

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 Senior Choir Schedule and Anthems here: Senior Choir Anthems SPRING 2020

Adult
Monday Afternoons

This quintet of women’s voices shares their song with the congregation in worship about once a month.

Director: John R. Paradowski

Grades 4 – 6
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

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: Godsbells Fall Letter & Calendar 2019-2020
• Download the Godsbells Registration Form here: Godsbells Registration Form 2019

Grades 7 – 12
Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.

This youth handbell choir performs more complex music for handbells and play for worship services once a month and other special times.

Director: Jeff Reeves

• Download the Righteous Letter & Calendar here: Righteous Ringers Fall Letter & Calendar 2019
• Download the Righteous Ringers Registration Form here:  Righteous Ringers Registration Form 2019

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

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: The EmBELLishments Spring 2020 Letter & Calendar

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

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

Director: John R. Paradowski

• Download Bells Angels Fall Letter & Schedule here: Bells Angels Spring 2020 Letter & Calendar
• Watch the Bells Angels ring for their Spring 2017 concert here: JuBELLation Handbell Concert

Adult
Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This group of adults rehearses every Thursday morning learning Advanced Ensemble Handbell Music.

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