AWAKE MY HEART! St. Paul’s Music Ministry Fall 2013 Awake, my heart, arise, my tongue, prepare a tuneful voice; in God the life of all my joys, aloud will I rejoice! The Sacred Harp, 1844 As we begin a season of praising our God, we invite all to use their God- given gifts and talents to join in the music of praise! Come, use your talents and “inspire our community of faith to deepen their worship, grow in discipleship, and reach out to others.” Not only will you bless others, but you will receive blessings of fellowship, shared ministry, and helping others find God. New singers, ringers, and instru- mentalists are heartily welcomed to join us as we sing, ring, and play praise to God! MUSIC AND WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH WESLEYAN CHOIR • For high school and adult singers • Sings weekly at the 10:30 a.m. service and for special programs • Rehearses Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Choir Room • First rehearsal: Wednesday, August 28 • First Sunday to sing: September 8 LITURGISTS AND SCRIPTURE READERS Readers of all ages are invited to share in Sunday morning services as needed. If interested, please contact Tom Taylor and/or complete the form on the next page and put it in Tom’s church mailbox. MUSIC AND WORSHIP OPPORTUNITES FOR CHILDREN CHERUB CHOIR • For children ages 4-Kindergarten • Rehearses Wednesday evenings, 6:00-6:45 p.m. as part of the Bridge Builders program • Children’s Ministry Area – Lower Level • Sings once per month for a Sunday service and for seasonal services (Christmas, Christmas Eve, Easter) • First rehearsal: Wednesday, August 28 • Mrs. Mary Polley, director [email protected] JUBILEE CHOIR • For children in grades 1 & 2 • Rehearses Wednesday evenings, 6:00-6:45 p.m. as part of the Bridge Builders program • Children’s Ministry Area – Lower Level • Sings once or twice per month for a Sunday service and for seasonal services (Christmas, Christmas Eve, Easter) • First rehearsal: Wednesday, August 28 • Mr. Tom Taylor, director [email protected] CHAPEL RINGERS • For high school and adult handbell ringers • Rings once a month for Sunday morning services • Rehearses Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary • First rehearsal: Thursday, September 5 • First Sunday to ring: September 29 INSTRUMENTALISTS Instrumentalists of all ages are encouraged to participate in worship using their musical talents. Opportunities will be shared through Music, Children, and Youth Ministries. Ensembles will be scheduled seasonally. YOUTH MUSIC AND WORSHIP • For students in grades 6-12 • Led by Elizabeth Kyte, Youth Music and Worship Specialist [email protected] • Meet Sunday evenings 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room and/or Youth Room. NEW FOR YOUTH THIS FALL: Handbell Choir—No previous experience with handbells required! Rehearses Wednesday afternoons from 5:30-6:00 p.m. • First rehearsal: Wednesday, September 4 SOLOISTS AND VOCAL ENSEMBLES Soloists and ensembles are invited to participate in the 8:15 a.m. Sunday worship services; cantoring for the 9:15 a.m. Methodist Mass; singing in special services; and for occasional 10:30 a.m. worship services. Please contact Tom Taylor or Beth Kyte to schedule soloist/ensemble participation.