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 Who We Are
We are 100+ voices who love to worship God through singing. We are multi-generational and multi-cultural. Ages range from high school to senior citizens.
The choir's ministry is diverse. In addition to the Sunday morning worship experience, the choir is also invited to participate in seasonal events, N. O.W. (Night of Worship), Worship Arts Celebration and "Outside theWalls" events such as singing in: nursing homes, prisons, outdoor venues and other events and services both at Central and other churches.
The ministry of the choir functions with the help of five lay-led teams. The names and purpose of these teams are as follows:
- Core Care: Meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the group.
- Assimilation and Training: Providing a welcoming community that encourages accountability and musical training for newcomers and returning members.
- Pre-Service Preparation: Assisting director in creating a worshipful atmosphere in the choir room before leading others in worship.
- Outreach Inside These Walls: Participating in evangelistic services as well as looking for opportunities to partner with other ministries.
- Outreach Outside These Walls: Ministering in churches, prison, nursing homes, malls and other public places locally and abroad.
How to Join
Contact Melinda Priest or Karen Alderink at worshiparts@centralwesleyan.org
Attend a rehearsal.
We are a non-auditioned choir; however the choir pastor does meet one-on-one with every new choir member to get to know the individual more personally. This also provides an opportunity to hear the choir member sing and discuss any musical questions.
Time Commitments
The choir rehearses on Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.
The choir ministers every Sunday morning in the 9:15 a.m. service and at least twice a month in the 10:50 a.m. service.
The choir also participates in special events, which often require additional rehearsals.
Expectations
Musical
Attending rehearsals on Wednesday nights in the choir room.
Attending rehearsals on Sunday mornings before the services.
Learning/memorizing songs before rehearsals, via rehearsal CDs and MP3s on PCO (Planning Center Online).
Reviewing songs via rehearsal CDs and written music between rehearsals and Sunday morning.
Continuing to grow and improve on voice and/or instrument.
Community
Attending fall and winter retreats.
Contacting your section leader if you are going to be absent from a rehearsal or service.
Responding quickly to all PCO requests and correspondence.
Spiritual
Every member of the choir is a worship leader.
Spending time with God behind closed doors, in Scripture and prayer.
Praying for your prayer triangle and leadership.
Tithing and giving.
Attending monthly intercessory prayer or spiritual training meetings when able.
Worship Arts members recognize the lasting value of our public service to God is measured by the depth of intimacy of our private times of fellowship and oneness with Him. -Oswald Chambers
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