We will sing and sing purely, for our hearts and mouths so want to be instruments of peace and prayer. We ring rightly, for the knell is sounded for justice and assurance that Jesus Christ is King. We play and play for ever and ever, amen!, for we know that these sounds are not our sounds, but the sounds of God in a noisy world. They calm us, inspire us, move us, lead us to tears and to praises and shouts. And they are all good. Most importantly, we do these all together for in numbers we raise a ruckus for God and bring others closer by being a bit of God’s voice in this world.

It is our mission as overseers of the music ministry to:

• be wise stewards in the careful and gracious utilization of the musical gifts with which God has blessed our congregation.
• have an aesthetic sensibility in choosing music that is the best we can offer in terms of what is appropriate for worship and in terms of matching individual and group talents to musical styles and selections, whether they be classical, traditional, or contemporary. It is our charge, then, to inspire authentic praise and worship in the participants of our music ministry, allowing each one to function as a worship leader, helping other congregants in lifting praise and prayer to God.
• desire to establish a balance between the organization of the presentation and the flexibility of following where the Holy Spirit leads.

 

Alleluia Choir

Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. for grades 5 through 12.
This youth choir is open to anyone indicated within the age group above. They also sing at least one time per month – providing special music for our regular worship and participating in both Advent and Eastertide services. Kathy Nortman, Director.

Spirit Singers

Wednesday evening from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for grades K through 6
This children's choir is comprised of 12-15 enthusiastic kids and is open to everyone within the age group indicated above. They sing at least one time per month – providing special music for our regular worship and participating in both Advent and Eastertide services. Robin Folk, Director.

Junior Bell Choir

Wednesday evening from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for grades K through 6
This choir is also directed by Kirstin King and is open to all youth. There is no need to be able to read music as this is built into the learning experience. This choir participates in worship when ready.

Adult and Senior High Bell Choir

Wednesday evening 7:45 p.m. for adults and grades 7 through 12
This choir is directed by Kirstin King and is open to adults and older youth who have some music reading experience. The choir participates in worship when ready and in special concerts both at LFUMC and in the community.

Chancel Choir

Thursday evening 7 p.m.
The Chancel Choir is the principal choir at LFUMC. Their diverse repertoire embraces the breadth of traditional choral music, music written in our time, and a variety of music from other cultures. This group of about 25-30 members has a great spirit of commitment and takes pleasure in their music making, with the feeling that hard work can be fun while producing exciting results. Anyone is welcome to join us! A FREE voice lesson to ALL who enroll! James Welsch, Director.

Praise Band

Friday evening 5:30 p.m. grades 7 through 12.
This exciting new addition to the musical life at LFUMC began in the newly formed Life Program. Currently, it consists of 9 devout and energetic youth who practice contemporary Praise and Worship Music. There are MANY opportunities to participate in this ensemble and we are constantly searching for new vocalists and instrumentalists to expand the breadth of this group.