First United Methodist Church

Chancel Choir

Cherubs

Choristers

Youth

Allegro

Jubilate

Strikepoint

Chalice

Third Person

Christmas Season Presentation
The First United Methodist Church Music Department will be presenting Agnus Dei – Lamb of God Born to Us, on Sunday, December 21^st, at all three worship services. This musical celebration of Christ’s birth features the songs of Michael W. Smith, arranged and orchestrated by David Hamilton.

Participate! Singers within the church and community are invited to participate, please contact the church office at 663-3524, or Brenda at Brenda@fumer.org for rehearsal times.

See Flash slide show from Vespers, Dec. 2007

CHANCEL CHOIR is made up of approximately 30 members – and is the main choir for the 8:15 and 11:00 services. Practice is Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., May – September. Summer schedule will be posted in the near future. Brenda Austin-Wheaton, Director of Music, can be reached at 663-3524 for inquiries concerning this choir.

CHERUB CHOIR is directed by Jean Burk (663-6959) and is open to 4-year-old through 2nd grade ages. Practice is Mondays from 4:15 – 5 p.m., September – May. Cherub members learn how to praise God through music.

CHORISTER CHOIR is directed by Jean Burk (663-6959), and is open to 3rd through 6th grade. They meet Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (September – May) and sing once a month at the 11:00 service. Choristers have fun, food, and fellowship and grow spiritually together.

YOUTH CHOIR is directed by Jean Burk 663-6959 and is open to 7th throught 12th grade. Practice is Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

ALLEGRO HANDBELL CHOIR is currently made up of ten ringers but is open to anyone who is interested in learning to play handbells. The ability to read music is helpful, but not a necessity. This ensemble practices Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. September – May, and plays once a month.

Watch Allegro In Action

JUBILATE HANDBELL CHOIR is currently made up of ten ringers but is open to anyone who is interested in learning to play handbells. The ability to read music is helpful, but not a necessity. This ensemble practices Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. September – May, and plays once a month.

Watch Jubilate West Virginia Trip

STRIKEPOINT CHILDREN'S BELL CHOIR is made up of 3rd through 8th grade students. Practice is Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This talented bell choir is a high-energy group who are fun to be around.

Watch Strikepoint

CHALICE PRAISE BAND directed by the Music Director, includes vocalists, keyboard, guitar, drums, trombone, trumpet, and plays primarily for the 9:30 contemporary service and special events. It is open to anyone desiring to praise God through music. Practice is Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m

Watch Jam

THIRD PERSON This group has been in existence for eight years. While the number and names changed from time to time, the group has retained its emphasis on singing gospel music.

The group took its name from the Third Person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, recognizing that they would need to rely on the work of the Holy Spirit in communicating their message.

Currently made up of Alice Botti, Bill Botti, Richard Carlson, and Barbara Payne, Third Person provides music at morning worship services once a month here in Eaton Rapids and willingly goes just about anyplace else to provide programs. They have done programs for area churches and have gone as far as the Carson City Correctional Facility to share their music.

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