Gardendale - Mt. Vernon

Worship

 

 

 

 

Andrew Lewis - Director of Worship
Chuck Cater - Director of Contemporary Worship
Debbie Gray - Pianist
Ben Hogan - Organist

 

"But be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs...making melody to the Lord in your heart."
                                                      Ephesians 5:18b-19


 

 

 

 

Our Worship Ministry offers a variety of music ensembles and styles
with special offerings throughout the year.

CHANCEL CHOIR
The Chancel Choir is a group of 50 singers that lead in worship in the Traditional 11:00 worship celebration through special music and congregational singing.
This choir gives leadership to the church music ministry through several special programs such as the Spring Concert, Patriotic Programs, Community Wide Worship Services, Hanging of the Green, and the Christmas Pageant with orchestra.  New members welcome.

INSTRUMENTAL
Whether You play guitar, drums, keyboard, brass, woodwinds, or strings, we have a place for you!  We have five bands that lead our contemporary services and orchestra opportunities through our church music ministry and welcome all interested players in any of our groups.

SONrise CELEBRATION
SONrise Celebration is our 8:30 a.m. blended worship service in our sanctuary.   This service provides an option for those that enjoy praise and worship music in a relaxed atmosphere.

CROSSFIRE WORSHIP
The CrossFire Worship Band leads our 9:45 a.m. worship service in the Family Ministries Building (Gym).   This service reaches out to the young generation (or young at heart) through the most cutting age music and multimedia presentations.

 YOUTH CHOIR
Our Youth Choir is made up of youth (Grades 6 - 12) and lead in worship services regularly.  We welcome any interested youth throughout the year.   The Youth Choir meets Sunday at 4:00 in the Choir Room.

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
 During the school year,  our three Children's Choirs meet and study not only singing, but but also instrumental music such as choir chimes and rhythm instruments.   Each of our choirs are directed by talented volunteers and/or paid musical staff and seek to provide each child with a well-rounded music education.   They provide leadership in our worship celebrations each month, and present two musicals each year.

HANDBELLS
Hand Bells are open to both men and women.
They meet on Thursday at 6:30pm in Room 313 (Good News Class)
Hand Bells perform for worship services and special occasions.

MEN'S ENSEMBLE
The Men's Ensemble is a 20 member men's group that sings many times throughout the year, as well as performs 8 to 10 concerts a year outside the church.   This is an important part of our music ministry.   All men 18 years and older are welcome to join.

WOMEN'S ENSEMBLE
The Women's Ensemble is a 15 member group that performs a variety of musical styles and sings regularly in worship services.


Rehearsal times are:
Youth Choir                                                   Sunday 4:00 p.m.*
SonRise Praise Team                       Sunday 4:00p.m. (Sanctuary)
Women's Ensemble                                         Sunday 5:30 p.m.*
Men's Ensemble                                        Wednesday 6:30 p.m.*
Children's Choir                   Wednesday 6:30 p.m.(Kids Kingdom)
Chancel Choir                                           Wednesday 7:30 p.m.*
CrossFire Band                           Thursday 7:00 p.m. (FMB Gym)
Hand Bells                                  Thursday 6:30 p.m. (Room 313)
(*) rehearsals held in the Choir Room

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