On March 17, The Angel Choir Sings “I Will Wait for You”
On March 17, The Angel Choir will sing "I Will Wait for You," a sensitive, melodic anthem of trust and devotion based on Psalm 130. The arranger of the piece is Victor C. Johnson, a clinician of an interesting class on youth music that I enjoyed at a recent Worship and Music Conference in Montreat, N.C. The choir and I look forward to sharing this musical offering that speaks to us of God's never-ending love and mercy.
Yours in music,
Joy
Angel Choir Summer Tour Informational Meeting
High school Angel Choir members and their parents are invited to a brief Summer Singing Tour meeting after worship this Sunday! This will be a concise information session with updates about this year’s Summer Singing Tour for our high school singers. We will meet immediately following worship at 11 a.m. this Sunday, March 17, in the church sanctuary. We will feature a short, entertaining video of a recent tour, distribute relevant handouts, and answer any questions you might have about our 2024 tour to New England and Annapolis on June 4-9. If you or your child will be going on this year’s amazing trip, or if you have an interest, your attendance is encouraged!
I look forward to seeing you Sunday,
Joy
Bell Ringing at Boys and Girls Club, Newark
I wanted to give everyone an update on how things are going as we are now over a month into the start-up of this program. The kids and I continue to have a great time learning about music, and how it's put together as they learn the fun techniques that are involved in ringing handbells. We continue to get to know each other as we learn this new skill together. Working with the kids has become a highlight of my week. They are filled with energy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new things.
- Philip
On March 10, the Children’s Choir Sings!
Our Children’s Choir is excited to help lead worship this Sunday, singing “God Is So Good” by Douglas Wagner. This uplifting piece celebrates God’s goodness and love, and the children have been working hard to prepare an inspiring musical offering. All singers’ families should plan to meet in the music room at 9 a.m. on Sunday. PLEASE REMEMBER THE TIME CHANGE! The children will then be able to warm up and go over last-minute details before the service. We look forward to the joyful praise provided by these young musicians as they sing out about how good God is!
The children’s music program has been filled with joyful sounds lately! Students have been practicing foundational musical skills by playing engaging rhythm games like “Earthquake,” where they match rhythms and scramble back to home base when the “quake” sounds. They also are working hard on breath control, pitch matching, and singing in harmony. We are excited to share the fruits of our efforts soon by performing a beautiful arrangement of “God Is So Good.” The students have risen to the challenge with enthusiasm, and it has been a delight to see them expand their musical knowledge, rhythm, and vocal skills week by week. We hope the congregation will enjoy hearing them share what they have learned when we present our piece in an upcoming service! Please come and support our young musicians.
