Purpose:

To add special music to our worship service through the handbells.  The handbell choir adds beautiful music to our worship service and brings joy to all who hear them.

Ministry Leader:

David Schroeder, Handbell Director

Contact Person:

(name and contact info)

Responsibilities:

*Weekly practice with choir to learn music

*Play in worship services as scheduled

Time involved:

7:45-8:45pm practice every Wednesday night.  The choir usually plays twice a month on communion Sundays.  Another important performance is during the Choral Advent Service-the last Wednesday of Advent-each year.

Length of service:

Skills, Talents, Gifts,
and Qualifications:

*The Gift of Musician

*The ability to read music

Passions and Interests:

Special training:

Volunteers needed:

Minimum:

Maximum:                                 o   Unlimited

Who may serve:

Biblical basis:

Psalm 92:1 It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High.

Psalm 95:2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Description Updated:

2/15/05