Choirs

Choir Letter 2009-10

The Chancel Choir, an enthusiastic ensemble of singers, is the main worship choir at St. John’s. A broad spectrum of Christian music is rehearsed weekly, Wednesday evenings September through May from 7:00-8:00, in preparation for Sunday morning services. The Chancel Choir leads worship three Sundays each month and festival services such as Easter, Lent and Christmas. Sing your faith! Tell the Story! To God be the Glory!

Directed by Deborah Helland 

• Rehearse Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., September-May

• Sing at the first, second and third Sundays of each month and special services 

The Praise Singers involves singers in grades 7th -12 grade. As our Sonshine Singers and GRACE Singers “grow up,” our Praise Singers continue to grow in numbers! These young men and women rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-7:45 p.m., September - May, and sing at one Sunday service, twice monthly. New members are always welcome. !

• Sing at the 10:45 worship service the second and fourth Sunday of each month 

The GRACE Singers (God's Really Awesome Children's Ensemble) is made up of a really fun group of 4th -6th grade volunteer singers. GRACE Singers learn about God's love through song, worship and friendship. GRACE Singers sing at one Sunday service twice monthly. We rehearse weekly Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m., September - May. Not only do we sing together on Sundays, but we also assist the pastor by leading the liturgy and congregational hymns. New members are always welcome!

• Sing at the 10:45 worship service the first Sunday of each month and the 8:00 worship service the third Sunday of each month 

Contact Jamye Casperson for more information at: greggndeb@frontiernet.net

The Sonshine Singers share their love of Jesus and grow in faith through song and fellowship. This lively choir of children, K-3rd grade, rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m., September - May. The Sonshine Singers "sing to the Lord" at the 10:45 service on the second Sunday of each month at St. John's. New members are always welcome.

• Sing at the 10:45 worship service the second Sunday of each month 

Contact Barb Ross for more information at: greggndeb@frontiernet.net

Youth Choirs Information  2009-10

The Cantata Choir and Orchestra presents a Christmas Cantata in December. Singers who are unable to participate in a St. John's choir on a regular basis but enjoy singing are invited to join with the Chancel Choir in presenting a cantata. The Cantata Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. from October 21 through mid-December. The cantata is presented on  Saturday , December 19, 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 20, 4:00 pm. Contact Debbie Helland for information at:  greggndeb@frontiernet.net

Canticle of Joy

The Solo and Instrumental Music Ministry offers solo and ensemble singing and playing opportunities at worship services. Contact Debbie Helland at greggndeb@frontiernet.net for information. Special music opportunities are available during the summer months for interested soloists and instrumentalists.