Choirs & Ensembles

4K-5K through Grade 2
Praise Kids! starting on September 29, 2022 at 4:00-4:50.

This children’s ministry program has an emphasis on learning about God, faith, and Church through songs and movement. They gather together for fellowship time; story and 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 & Calendar here: Praise Kids! Fall 2022 Letter & Calendar
• Download Praise Kids! Registration Form here: Praise Kids! 2022-2023 Registration Form

Grades 3 – 6
Wednesdays 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

New Creation starting on September 28, 2022.

This choir sings in worship and other special times. The choir helps to develop musicianship, knowledge of Church and Sing.

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

• Download the New Creation Choir Letter & Calendar here: New Creation Fall 2022 Letter & Calendar
• Download the New Creation Choir Registration for here: New Creation Choir 2022-2023 Registration Form

Grades 7 – 12
Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

New Generation starting on October 5, 2022.

This group of enthusiastic youth sings a variety of musical styles from contemporary to classical. The choir sing in worship throughout the year and are key leaders in special productions. Director: John R. Paradowski.

• Download the New Generation Choir Letter & Calendar here: New Generation Fall 2022 Letter & Calendar

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

Senior Choir starting September 1, 2022.

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 the Senior Choir Schedule & Anthems here:  Senior Choir Anthems Fall 2022

Adult
This quintet of women’s voices share their gift of music regularly in worship with the congregation.

Director: John R. Paradowski

Grades 3 – 6
Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Godsbells starts on September 28, 2022.

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 2022 Letter & Calendar
• Download the Godsbells Registration Form here: Godsbells Registration Form 2022

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

Righteous Ringers starts on October 18, 2022.

This youth handbell choir performs more complex music for handbells and plays in Sunday worship  and other special times.

Director: Jeff Reeves

• Download the Righteous Ringers Letter & Calendar here:  Righteous Ringers Fall 2022 Letter & Calendar
• Download the Righteous Ringers Registration Form here: Righteous Ringers Registration Form 2022

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

The EmBELLishments Ensemble starts on September 27, 2022.

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 Fall Letter Calendar 2022

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

Bells Angels Ensemble starts on September 1, 2022.

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

• Download the Bells Angels Fall Letter & Schedule here: Bells Angels Fall 2022 Letter Calendar
• Watch the Bells Angels ring for their Spring 2017 concert here: JuBELLation Handbell Concert

Adult
Thursdays Mornings year round.

This small group of Daytime advanced Ringers meets and plays in worship on a regular basis.

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