The Good Shepherd Worship Arts Ministry Team is dedicated to ministering the arts to glorify our wonderful Lord. We believe that music, drama and the visual arts provide powerful ways to proclaim the Lord's majesty, glory, power, grace, mercy and love. We also believe that we can teach Biblical truths in a powerful way through the Arts.
Our Director of Music and Worship uses a variety of music styles–from classical to contemporary Christian, spirituals to folk and jazz to serve the Lord and bless our congregation.
There are many opportunities for all ages to serve the Lord through this ministry. If you are interested, please contact John Cook, Director of Music and Worship at x109 or by E-Mail.
Vocal Ministries
Chancel Choir
Our Chancel Choir participates in the 8:45 and 10:30 am Sunday Worship Services, performing in a wide variety of musical styles. Highlights include the Christmas and Spring Concerts, which include soloists and a complete orchestra.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Choir Room. We take time off during the summer and prepare for the new season with a fun-filled weekend Choir Retreat in September. New singers are always welcome.
Other Ensembles and Solos
We have other opportunities to minister through vocal music, including solos, duets, quartets and special ensembles.
Instrumental Ministries
Handbell Choir
Good Shepherd has a complete 5-octave set of Schulmerich English Handbells. We perform several times throughout the year as well as on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 PM in the Narthex.
Praise Team/Instrumentalists
Praise Team/Instrumentalists: The praise team participate in worship, leading our contemporary music. Various instruments are used to accompany the hymns, choruses, choral anthems, solos, etc. Occasionally, there are concerts with a full orchestra.
Children's Music
Our Shepherd Singers and Tone Chimes choir includes children grades 1 through 6th. They rehearse weekly on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. Our Youth Praise Singers and Junior Bells is for grades 4 through 8. They rehearse weekly on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Both groups occasionally participate in leading worship.
We also sponsor a two week Children's Summer Music and Arts Camp where children can learn music, hand-bells, tone chimes, drama, puppetry as well as sign language, technical theater and art/drawing. The camp ends with a musical/recital performed for parents and guests.
Contact Shelby Schmitt at x110 or by E-Mail for information on the Children's Music or Summer Music & Arts Camp.
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
For more information, please contact John Cook, Director of Music and Worship at x109 or by E-Mail.