Music
" 1 When in our music God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried
Alleluia!"
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue,
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the Light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight,
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always
Alleluia!
Amen.
The Hymnal 1982, #420 "When in our music God is glorified"
© 1972 by Hope Publishing Company
Music is an essential part of worship here at St. John’s, and the choir is an integral part of making our worship vibrant at the 10:30 am service.
Our job is to enhance worship; we do that by supporting congregational singing, and by preparing special music which we present to the congregation during the offering time each Sunday. Our offertory anthems are chosen to reflect the Scripture appointed for the day, and represent a wide variety of styles and eras of music. We aim for excellence in what we do as well as a joy in doing it, which we hope comes through to those listening to us on Sunday mornings. Our current adult choir consists of up to 20 members.
Special Music is planned for some of our Major Feasts, such as Christmas Eve and Easter.
Join our C. H. O. I. R.
Cooperation
Harmony
Opportunity
Involvement
Responsibility
If God has given you a gift for music, prayerfully consider whether you are called to join this core group of adults who join in leading worship every Sunday.
We rehearse on Sundays at 9:00 am before the 10:30 am worship during the fall, winter, and spring months.