Music Ministries



Music and Worship Arts Ministry

All Christians are called to a life of faith in relationship with God and to a life of service
in relationship with others. Ministry in the Christian church is derived from the ministry of
Jesus Christ, who calls all persons to receive God’s gift of salvation and follow in the way of
love and service.

It is out of the faith and witness of the congregation and its leadership that people of all
ages respond to God’s call to ministry. Without creative use of the diverse gifts of the entire
body of Christ, the ministry of the church is less effective.

Worship is a time when the community of faith comes together expecting to experience
God’s grace in community together. Through worship, people can come to understand the
way of salvation, experience God’s justifying grace, and begin their spiritual journey through
faith in Jesus Christ. Through Christian worship, people of faith are provided opportunities to
develop their God-given talents and gifts in service and leadership roles to which they have
been called. The music ministry at First United Methodist Church provides such opportunities.

Music Staff and Volunteers

Rev. Virginia Pevey 

Minister of Music, Directs the Chancel Choir,
Praise & Worship, WoW, special events choirs,
and 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. worship services.

Julia Thom

Lead Accompanist, organ and piano.

Rowena Anderson

Organ and Piano, and leads the Golden Tones.

Debbie Fentiman

Leads the Kings Kids Choir.

Mick Hesse

Leads the Celebration Brass.

Joan Lewis

Leads the Chapel Bells.
   

Music Ensembles

Chancel Choir

Sings mostly at the 11:00 a.m. service. Chancel Choir
presents a variety of music from Handel to Gospel.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Rehearsal – Wednesday, 6:45-8:00 p.m. Rm. 300

Praise & Worship

Sings mostly at the 8:30 a.m. service. Praise & Worship
is a group of auditioned singers who sing a wide variety
of challenging music.
Rehearsal – Every other Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Rm. 300

King’s Kids

Pre-school through Fifth Grade. King’s Kids is organized
seasonally (generally Easter & Christmas) for special productions.
Rehearsals – To be announced in the bulletin and newsletter.

Celebration Brass

Brass Quintet/Ensemble. Celebration Brass is an established
quintet of area brass players who play for our worship services
and throughout the Four Corners area. CB released their first
recording in Dec. 2009.
Rehearsal – Sunday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

WoW
(Women of Worship)

Sings mostly at the 8:30 a.m. service. WoW is a group of
auditioned singers who sing a wide variety of difficult music
in 3-4 part harmonies.
Rehearsal – Every other Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Rm. 300

Special Events Choirs

These are choirs for seasonal events that require only a
commitment of 8 to 10 rehearsals. These choirs are largely
made up of our Chancel Choir and ensemble members,
but anyone is welcome.
Rehearsal – To be announced in the bulletin and newsletter.

Golden Tones

Goes to nursing homes and sings all the “Good Old Songs”.
Anyone is welcome to come, sing along, and brighten the days
of many of our community’s nursing home residents.
Rehearsal – Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. Sanctuary

Chapel Bells

Open to everyone, no experience in bell ringing needed.
Come and enjoy!
Rehearsal – Tuesday, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sanctuary

Fine Arts Committee

For those who like to work on a canvas, with a camera,
or with other fine art methods. We offer several shows a
year of paintings, quilts, photography; along with
training events for all ages.
Monthly committee meetings are announced in the bulletin
and newsletter.

First Media Productions

Produces video for services and special events. If you
would like to work with a video camcorder and video
production software, this is the place for you!

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