Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is a traditional mixed-choir that uses music to share God’s love with those around during the traditional 11:00 worship service. We also make special musical presentations for Christmas and Easter. This group is open to anyone interested. Music reading is not necessary. For more information please contact Shelba Gorham-Bell, director of tradional music, shelba@fumcroysecity.org.

 

 

Praise Band

The Mission of the First United Methodist Church Praise Team (or Church Street Band, as we are also known) is:
“To delight in worship for the pleasure it brings to God and to express praise for who God is and what He is doing in our lives”.

When the members of the praise band can become transparent and let the power of the Holy Spirit work through us to draw someone closer to God, then we are doing our job.

The Praise Band consists of 9 members at this time:
Richard Davis – Piano
Brandon Parker – Keyboard
Frank Trette – Percussion/Drums
Gordon Hay – Vocals
Olyn Whitaker – Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
John Chalmers – Bass Guitar and Vocals
Larry Coker – Lead Guitar
Carey Bryant – Drums
Lori Gilkinson – Flute
Kat Elliott – Vocals/Harmony
Julia Bryant – Vocals
Rod Smith Vocals/Worship Leader

We also are blessed to have a gifted A/V Ministry who works with us each week to make sure that the congregation hears and sees what they need to have meaningful worship.  The Praise Team enjoys leading worship each Sunday morning at 8:30 am, but also gets the opportunity to occasionally minister outside of the church. We have played at a local festival, restaurants and for private parties. The music we enjoy bringing is a mixture of contemporary Christian, classic rock and blues.  We welcome input from the congregation and will try our best to work new songs into our lineup upon request.  It is also our desire to grow the Praise Team further with instruments, voice and technical expertise, so if you would like the opportunity to audition for the band please contact Rod Smith,  rod@fumcroysecity.org.

 

Children’s Choir
Our Children’s Choir is an energetic group of Kindergarten-Fifth graders who love to make a joyful noise to God. The children play games, sing songs and learn about how much Jesus loves them.
The Children’s Choir sings each Sunday morning (during the school year), as a great start to their Sunday School experience at 9:45 a.m. in Crossroads Square.
Presents: Occasional Sunday Morning Worship Services