Music

Children's Music--Children in grades 1-6 meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:00 p.m., where they learn musical techniques and songs, as well as have a short lesson. Songs range from old favorites like "Father Abraham" and "Thy Word" to older favorites with a twist--like "Victory in Jesus," which is sung with a praise band. The children sing for 6 weeks, then switch to handbells for 6 weeks. Children sing and ring in church services about every six weeks. The children's music director is Karole Risker.

Mercy Refined –Our youth praise band (7th-12th graders) practice immediately following UMYF (usually 7:00 - 8:00pm) during the school year. Their repertoire consists mostly of covers of contemporary music previously performed by groups such as Third Day, Michael W. Smith, and Casting Crowns. Brian Pearson serves as their Creative Advisor,teacher and mentor.

9:00 Praise Team - This ensemble leads the 9:00 a.m. contemporary worship service every week. They typically perform contemporary selections, but occasionally mix in an old gospel tune. The group rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Chancel Choir - The Chancel Choir leads music at the 11:00 a.m. traditional worship service. The Chancel Choir is a traditional SATB Choir performing a wide variety of worship music from hymns, gospel, contemporary to traditional choral anthems. The choir also performs an annual Christmas Cantata as well as special music during Holy Week and Easter. The Choir will occasionally perform specials at the 8:00 and 9:00 worship services as well as other special services during the year. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Chancel Choir is directed by Danny Davis.

Men’s Chorus – With two performances under our belt this group is ever-changing. Made up of experienced and non-experienced singers, men ages 6-96 meet for one rehearsal, including food and fellowship; then sing the following Sunday morning at one of the worship services. This group meets on an “on-call” basis.

Adult Handbells - Rehearsals are called on a piece-by-piece basis, so ringers only commit to a rehearsal schedule for one piece at a time. Rehearsals usually last 4 weeks per piece. Most performances mix beginners with experienced ringers.