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Children & Worship

Mind,Body,Spirit,Voice... Worship The Wednesday night children’s program is a holistic approach, integrating body, mind, spirit, and voice, through the study of hymns, liturgy, scripture, music theory/fundamentals, art, and fellowship through organized recreation. This year, the children are divided into three groups: 1) Kindergarteners and First Grade and 2) Second and Third Grades, and 3) Fourth & Fifth grades. As part of our Covenant Choir ministry the children have the opportunity to lead in worship once or twice monthly.  Click below for the schedule,  descriptions, and leaders of the program.

Children’s Worshipful Wednesdays: Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice Brochure

The various elements of Worshipful Wednesdays are listed below:

  1. Bible Readings (lection for the upcoming Sunday)
  2. Hymns & Liturgy
  3. The Covenant Choirs
  4. Art
  5. Choirchime
  6. Music Discovery
  7. Voice for Life
  8. Junior Deacon
  9. Recreation

Permanent Link | Posted in Calendar Items, Children News, Music News at Friday, October 30th, 2009


Music News

Learn More About Music at First Church

Music Cross

At First Church music is an integral part of the worship life of our congregation. Each week we take an active role in the liturgy through the singing of hymns and canticles of the church, including: kyries, glorias, doxologies, and other responses. In affirming the liturgical traditions of the Old Testament and Reformed worship, we frequently sing both metrical psalms and antiphonal psalm settings, using solo cantors and choirs of all ages.

The musical offerings of the choirs seek to glorify God through praise and prayer. These offerings follow the story of the gospel and of the church through the rhythm of the liturgical seasons. Ranging from praise to lament, the anthems and wordless prayers of worship engage the whole self in expressing our deepest response to God.

As part of the church’s story, our worship and music continually shape us, framing our beliefs and forming us in being the church as a faith community. Within this community of faith, we employ our gifts of music for the glory of God, as we seek to faithfully serve in the work and ministry of Christ’s church.

Permanent Link | Posted in Music News at Monday, January 19th, 2009


Women’s Youth Ensemble CD

NOW AVAILABLE: The ten-year-anniversary CD, Day by Day, recorded by the 2000-2006  Women’s Youth Ensemble.   The CDs are currently available for a donation of $15.00, in order to defray expenses of production.  CDs may be obtained by calling the church office at 546-2531. Checks should be made out to First Presbyterian Church and earmarked Music Ministry.

Permanent Link | Posted in Music News at Thursday, December 11th, 2008