Praise Bands
Awesome Praise Band
Children's Choir
Adult Choir

Drama
Hand Bells
Multi Media
 

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The Chancel Choir would like to extend a very special “thank you” to the following Sunday School classes that participated in the talent show: Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, New Day, Traveling Mercies, Cheers, Grace, and O.H. Joy!. We’d also like to thank all the individual performers: Bradley & Bailey Barefoot, Lauren Kimel, Nicolas and J’nelle Ruscetti, David Caulkins, Beth Palmer, Turner Medlicott, Walker Ballard, and Kristine Kesling. Another special “thank you” goes to the Seekers Sunday School Class who gave a student scholarship. This has been presented to Steffanie Chambers in order for her to attend the Lake Junaluska Choir Member retreat. “Thank you” to Steve Jeremias for taking the time to run the sound for the dress rehearsal and the show. Lastly, we would like to say “thank you” to the entire congregation for coming to our talent show and spaghetti dinner. The funds that were raised will help defray the cost of all twelve choir members who will be attending the Junaluska event on October 23-25.

Praise Bands

The Lighthouse Praise Band began in 2004 and rejoices in the opportunity to lead the worship of our contemporary service on the first and fifth Sunday’s of each month.  We enjoy singing the songs of Bid Daddy Weave, David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Todd Agnew and others.  Our goal is to involve the congregation in celebrative praise of the marvelous acts that God has done on our behalf, and to honor Him with moments of heartfelt devotion.  The band includes Jeff Bell (bass guitar, electric guitar, and vocals), Susan Bell( vocals and keyboard), Ken Palmer (percussion), Judy Jeremias (vocals), and Steve Jeremias (keyboard, guitar, and vocals).

Our Youth Praise Band leads worship once per month and is composed of senior high youth who also participate in a musical summer mission project each year.

You may contact the music ministry if you are interested in participating in these groups.   Contact Us.

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AWESOME PRAISE Band
Middle School Ensemble
Continuing and Growing for a second year, this choir is for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who enjoy singing.   Led by Adelaide Brooks, this group is planning some exciting things. 

These singers will work on contemporary Christian music (like you might expect to hear on K-LOVE) and will plan to sing in church 5 or 6 times during the school year.  They have already met a goal that Adelaide has of leading a service before the end of the year.  The ultimate goal is to nurture their musical talents and prepare them for joining the senior high youth praise band.

This group will meet each Sunday evening from 5-6:00pm in the adult choir room (Room 16 on the 2nd floor of the Sanctuary building).

If you are in Grades 6-8, you need to give this a try. It is really exciting!  There is no time like the present to join in the fun.  You can call ahead -- or Just show up at rehearsal time.

For more information, contact  Adelaide at 540-5001  or Contact Us.

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Children’s Choir
Wesley offers three choirs for our preschool and school age children from August through Mother's Day of each year.

The Praise Pals preschool choir -- ages 3 - 5 years -- sings four times a year and focuses on music development.  This choir is led by Leslie Key. 

The Ultimate Praise children's choir is for 1st and 2nd graders.  They sing and play hand chimes 3 to 5 times each year at the 11:00 and the 8:45 worship service.  They also participate in a musical production each year.  This choir is directed by Tammy Hatch and Bettsy Curtis.

The Extreme Praise children's choir is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade children. They sing and play handbells 3 to 5 times each year at the 8:45 and the 11:00 worship service.  They also participate in a musical once a year.  This choir is directed by Cindy Litzinger and Bettsy Curtis.

These choirs meet on the second floor education building  each Sunday at 5:30 - 6:15 .   

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The newly formed Women's Chorus meets immediately following the children's choir from 6:15 - 7:00.  Child care is provided while the children work on crafts for our Christmas pageant.  We invite all Mom's to join us as we prepare to sing in our family Christmas pageant.

 

Hand bells
Our hand bell choir performs periodically throughout the year, primarily in support of our traditional worship service.  The group is directed by Bettsy Curtis.  It consists of adult hand bell musicians and requires a high level of commitment and (at a minimum) basic musical and sight-reading abilities.  Rehearsals are held on Thursday nights in the balcony of the sanctuary.  The group performs on a five-octave set of Malmark hand bells. 

If you are interested in joining or visiting a rehearsal, please contact Bettsy at  bettsyc@welcometowesley.com  for more information or Contact Us.

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Multimedia -- while these folks don't sing and play instruments, this group has become a vital part of the worship experience and provides an exciting aspect of communicating the gospel to our community.

Presently sporting new cameras and sound equipment, this ministry provides audio, video, and graphics support  to enhance the worship service This team also produces the televised worship hour that
is presented on Sundays at 12 noon on Time-Warner cable channel 4. This effort involves many people with talents in sound mixing, video production, computer graphics, and camera operation.

We are always looking for dedicated individuals with gifts and talents in these areas. You say, “I don’t have the technological expertise needed for this ministry.”  Believe me, the Multi-Media team is willing to teach you how to operate the equipment.

Contact Steve Jeremias, committee chairperson, for more information; or speak to one of our technicians in the balcony after the worship services.
Call 791-4092 or Contact Us.

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