Grace Lutheran Church

MUSIC AT GRACE

Grace Lutheran Church is made up of people set free, through the death and resurrection of Jesus, who are now free to follow the Holy Spirit's call into ministry in the world. Grace's staff supports everyday ministry working together as a team with all the members of Grace encouraging and supporting members in their ministry through fellowship, worship, service, outreach, and discipleship.

Chancel Choir

staff Grace Lutheran Chancel Choir sings anthems and leads liturgical music at the 8:30 am Sunday Worship Service. The members rehearse Wednesday evening's at 7 pm and at 8 am on Sunday mornings before the Traditional Worship Service. the choir wears robes with the appropriate colors of the church year. The choir sings a Cantata during Holy Week and joyous anthems at Easter and Christmas Eve.
Choir anthems are accompanied by piano or organ, Sandy Ettesvold is the choir accompanist. Many Choir members have Choral music experience but all are welcome to join. Speak to the director Stan Sundberg, one of the pastor's or the church office if you are interested in joining.

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NewSong

staff Hallelujah! Yes, praise the Lord! Sing to Him a New Song. Sing His praises, all His people!" Psalm 149:1

NewSong is a group of vocal and instrumental musicians who lead praise and worship at Grace's contemporary services. Selections of current contemporary Christian artists, as well as songs from years gone by, are sung and played by this group.

Rehearsals are Wednesday nights, 7:30 PM, in the chapel.

Anyone who trusts Jesus as Savior and Lord, with a desire to share the Good News through music, is welcome t o join
New Song!

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Praise Band

Praise Band every 3rd Sunday at 10:45 AM with Jaime and Molly Bleess:

Joyful, thankful, energetic praise music every 3rd Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Communion. The congregation enjoys singing with the guitar and vocal driven music that includes keyboards and drums. We use a wide variety of music including current and past popular Christian music, old and new bible camp favorites and occasional traditional hymns arranged to be sung with the praise band. Sitting in front and singing loud is encouraged!

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Cherub/Alleluia Choir

The Cherub/Alleluia Choir's meet on Wednesdays, two different choirs come together to sing God’s praises and have fun together. At 5:00 pm, the Alleluia Choir (grades 2-5) meets in room 109; at 6:00 pm the Cherub Choir (ages 3-grade 1) meets in room 109. Music is also a part of Power Hour for pre-school through 5^th grade. Director Kris Tillotson (238-1438) would love to answer questions about these choirs, and she invites any child to come and check out the fun!

Please feel free to contact Kris or the church for more information.

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Bells of Praise

staff Bells of Praise rehearses Wednesday's 5:30-6:30 from September- May. We ring at worship every 2nd Sunday. We need 11 ringers in our group and everyone has to be at each rehearsal (or have a substitute lined up) or it's like having keys missing on a keyboard. You can ask any member, IT IS SO MUCH FUN to ring. Anyone can come listen to rehearsals if they want to. Right now the choir is complete; however if anyone is interested in being a member, the best thing to do is get on our sub list. That way you are trained and ready to step in. The ability to read music, count the beats and a sense of dedication is what is required.

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Grace Notes

The group Grace Notes consists of six women of Grace who combine their voices in sweet praise to the Lord.

Grace Notes ministers through their sextet harmony at worship services and special events throughout the year. They also provide outreach ministries several times a year at area senior citizen facilities, rest homes, and various community events.

King’s Men Quartet members praise the King of Kings with a gospel style harmony. Their music ministry takes place several times each year at Grace’s worship service and at area events.

Grace’s Women’s Choir gives women who do not regularly sing a New Song or Chancel choirs an opportunity to join the women from these two choirs for a gal’s choir experience. Women of all ages who would like to participate should please call Sherry Truman or the church office for more information.

Grace’s Men’s Choir consists of men from Grace who join together in robust vocal praise to God. Men, young and old, may contact Sherry Truman or the church office if interested in singing in this group.

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Special Music

staff Special music at Grace is done by various people in the church family. Occasionally it is done by ‘in-house’ groups such as our various music ensembles or children’s choirs, other times it is done by families or friends or individuals when a special event is happening during a service (a baptism or a recognition). Special music can be done by anyone who has a desire to share their musical talents with the congregation, whether voice, instrumental, or a combination. Often the piece appears during the offering, during communion, or near the middle of the service. If you have an interest in sharing special music, please [Contact Grace] for more information.