Looking Ahead…
The summer months offer us opportunities to be introduced to NEW ministries and to participate in short-term music and drama projects. Stay tuned for many diverse opportunities to serve in the worship arts, such as ensembles for men, ladies, seniors, adults, youth and kids. Also classes will be offered for introduction to hand bells, creating PPT shows, learning the rudiments of Media Shout, shooting film, film editing and increasing skills in drama & art classes - e.g. oil painting. Interested? See Ginny today!
Children’s Bell Choirs: We are so blessed to have so many children interested in bells that we have formed two choirs. The children will rehearse thru the school year which ends on May 21. We will gather back together again in August. “Thank you kids, for giving to the Lord with your time and talents!”
Worship Choir: Wednesday Rehearsals - 6:45-7:30pmTHE WORSHIP CHOIR members invite you to join us as we prepare songs for Sunday worship thru Mother’s Day on May 11! The choir will take the summer off and come back together Wednesday, August 20 for a Burger-Bash and our first rehearsal for the fall season.
Worship Orchestra: May 11
Instrumentalists are invited to join the Worship Band to play for Worship on Sunday, May 11. We will rehearse on Wednesday (5/7) at 8:00pm. (Due to the level of music we play, we ask that instrumentalists have at least 2 years of experience playing an instrument.) If you are able to join the orchestra, please contact the music office (x113) in advance of the rehearsal so that your music can be prepared.
Youth Ensemble (Grades 7-12): You are invited to participate in a Youth Ensemble that rehearses on Sunday afternoons @ 3:00pm in the Worship Center. The singers are preparing music to share on Sunday, May 18. For more info., see Aislinn Deviney.
(Aislinn has been the music intern at St. Andy’s for two school semesters. She will be leaving in May to work at a Youth Camp in the Smoky Mountains this summer. We look forward to her returning to us in the Fall as she continues to work on her Music Ed. degree at OCU.)
Private lessons are available from St. Andy’s music teachers with instruction in: voice, piano, violin, wind instruments and the tuba. Call the music office today for more information.
Worship Center Décor Update—Thanks to Jan Dewbre for all her work in having trees made and for coordinating the colors for the painting project of the worship Center. The next project is to replace the tired Video Projector.
SPECIAL EMPHASIS SUNDAYS—
Disciple Graduation Sunday, May 4
Mother’s Day, May 11
Graduation Sunday, May 18
Pentecost Sunday, May 25
Drama Team: Interested in being a part of a drama team? We are organizing teams to prepare skits for the special emphasis Sundays in May & June —for actors of all ages. Now is the time to get connected to the drama team. Interested? See Ginny Pass today!
Men’s Ensemble: All men are invited to join with the Men’s Ensemble that practices on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. See your bulletin for a week to week schedule. The men will be singing for Mother’s Day, May 11.
Music & Worship Ministry Team
Now is the time to get involved!
CHAIR TEAM: Needs to add a (2-man team) to help straighten chairs on Saturdays for one month per quarter. See Coordinator: Dennis Byrne.
COMPUTER OPERATORS FOR MEDIA SHOUT: Betty Fisher is looking for additional ministers to learn the ins and outs of Media Shout, a software program that is used in worship on Sunday mornings. We want to go deeper in our training so if a problem arises, you will feel confident in knowing what to do. This is a once a month commitment. Interested, see Betty Fisher today!
USHERS: Interested in being a part of an usher team? Contact the head usher for the service you attend. We are in the process of doubling the usher teams at the 2nd and 3rd services to meet the needs of growth! We need you! Job descriptions are readily available to prepare you to usher with excellence! The head ushers are: 1st Service: Dennis Lambring, 2nd: Larry Hink, & 3rd: Janice Plumley.
ACOLYTES: Coordinator Kim Toft is always looking to grow the team of acolytes (grades 2-6).
PEWPOCKETS: Cheryl Soult is looking for persons to help sharpen pencils and keep the chair information neat and orderly. If you can help, see Coordinator Cheryl today.
