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First United Methodist has a long history of involvement in all of the arts.  Music has played an important role in the church program. Drama, the visual arts and innovative worship forms continue to provide a foundation meaningful to each of our members.  You are invited to become involved in any and several of the fine arts offerings available in our church life.  If you have a new idea, we'd like to hear from you to find means to expand our opportunities for worship and fellowship.

TOUCHED BY A CHILD
By John Purifoy
Text by Geoff and Niel Lorenz

During worship on Sunday, December 13th, the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church directed by Mike Richardson presented the Christmas cantata, "Touched By a Child," by John Purifoy. Narrated by Jan Krass and accompanied by Diane Logan, this work features traditional as well as contemporary selections reflecting the coming and arrival of the newborn king. Music includes:
O Come All Ye Faithful
Touched By a Child, Touched By a King
Rejoice, Rejoice All People
Run, Shepherds, Run!
I Was Touched and I Believe
The Truth and the Light
Light of the World
Angels' Song

To listen to "Touched By a Child," Click Here

CHOIR REHEARSALS
 
4:30-5:15 - Joyful Noise
5:30-6:00 pm - King's Kids
6:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
7:00 pm - Chancel Choir
Interested?  call Mike Richardson at 955-5355 or e-mail him
 
 

• Chancel Choir - meets for a 7:00 pm rehearsal on Wednesday nights from September through April, singing at the 10:00 Sunday Worship service.  It is open to high school students and adults. Their music ranges from contemporary to classical music suited for Christian worship.  A nursery is provided during rehearsal times for parents with small children.       
   

• Joyful Noise Choir - For youth in grades 5 through 8.  The rehearsals are from 4:30 to 5:15 on Wednesdays.  They sing at services the second Sunday of each month during the school year. "Joyful Noise" branches into 2 part (and occasionally 3 part) anthems. 
   

• King's Kids Choir is for children in Kindergarten through fourth grade. The rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 pm.  They sing at  Sunday services the fourth Sunday of each month during the school year. "King's Kids" singers love to sing lively praise songs. 
   

•  Wesley Ringers Bell Choir Open to adult ringers.  They hold their rehearsals regularly at 6:00 pm each Wednesday evening.  They perform monthly on the third Sunday at our worship service.  In addition, program appearances are scheduled in the community during the year. 
   

• PRAISE BAND  - If you play an instrument - if you enjoy singing Praise Music - consider joining with Power Surge, our praise group.  Simply call to the church office and they will be happy to provide you with more information. 
    

• Visual Arts - From time to time opportunities are provided members and friends of the congregation to participate in arts shows featuring works in photography, water colors, oils, stained glass, clay and other mediums.  Suggestions for expanding and enhancing such experiences are invited.