MUSIC IN WORSHIP

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Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth. Worship the lord with gladness; come into God's presence with singing" Psalm 100:1-2

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Immanuel's vibrant music ministry offers a variety of opportunities for musicians to serve the Lord with their God-given musical gifts.

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Our Sunday, 8:30 am Traditional service is accompanied primarily by the organ and features choirs, handbells, soloists, instrumentalists, pianists, and others. Pastor Tom Fischer is the Director of Immanuel's Traditional Worship/Music Ministry​

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Our Sunday, 10:45 am Contemporary Praise music is led by our Praise Teams. Deb Jaeger is the Director of Immanuel's Contemporary Praise Worship/Music Ministry.

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MUSIC is how we express our Faith! Whichever style of music is used, Immanuel's music ministry offers the opportunity for many to participate in and support the worship life of this congregation. Music opportunities include. . .

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MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES 

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• ADULT CHOIR: Singers are invited to participate in the Adult Choir which rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm Led by director, Sara Oldenburg, the Adult Choir generally sing in the 8:30 am service on the first and third Sundays of each month.

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• PRAISE TEAMS: Singers preferring contemporary worship music are invited to consider being part of one of our Praise Teams. Led by Deb Jaeger, the Praise Teams rotate on a Sunday-to-Sunday basis and practice every Thursday, 7:00 pm, and lead the Sunday, 10:45 am Praise Service.

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• HANDBELL CHOIR: New or experienced ringers are invited to experience the fun and joy of handbell ringing. Led by Pastor Tom Fischer, the Handbell Choir practices every Monday evening, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Handbell Choir plays at least once-a-month on the Second Sunday of the month in the 8:30 am worship service.

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• CHIME CHOIR: Newbies and experienced ringers are also invited to be a part of the Chime Choir. Also led by Pastor Tom Fischer, the chime choir practices every Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm and regularly plays on the fourth Sunday and other Sundays in the 8:30 am worship service. Using simpler musical selections, the Chimes Choir is the perfect place to learn how to play handbells.

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• SOLOISTS: of all ages are also a very special and frequently featured part of our musical worship experience in both traditional and contemporary worship services.

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• ENSEMBLES AND GROUPS: are also a part of our worship experience in both traditional and contemporary services. Please contact either Pastor Tom Fischer or Sara Oldenburg (Traditional) or Deb Jaeger (Contemporary) for more information.

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• INSTRUMENTALISTS: are also welcome and encouraged in both traditional and contemporary worship services. Keyboards, Guitars, Trumpets, Violins, Glutes, Drums and other instruments suitable for Traditional and Contemporary worship are welcome. Please contact either Pastor Tom Fischer or Sara Oldenburg (Traditional) or Deb Jaeger (Contemporary) for more information.

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NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN ANY OF THESE GROUPS. PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE, OR THE RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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