Ministries - Music and Art

Music plays an integral role in the worship experiences at First United Methodist Church. We have an active and varied Music Ministry that provides many opportunities for all ages to participate. By becoming involved in the Music Ministry, you may experience both the joy of music and the joy of service as you use your talents for God's glory. Our ministry strives to express the love of God through music.

Everyone is welcome to be a part of this ministry!

For more information contact Jana Fox, Director of Music jfox@jcfumc.org.

Adult - Chancel Choir

-Directed by Jana Fox

Provides musical support for the 10:50a.m. traditional worship service.

Rehearses Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00p.m. in the Lower Level Choir Room.

Open to all adults

Orchestra

-Directed by Jana Fox

Provides special music and accompaniment for special and seasonal performances.

Open to high school through adult instrumentalists.

Rehearsals TBA

Youth - Wesley Choir

-Directed by Jana Fox

Provides musical leadership for the 8:30a.m. traditional worship service.

Rehearses Sundays from 5:00-6:00p.m. in the Lower Level Choir Room.

Open to all 7th - 12th graders

Children's Choirs

Practices take place during the Worship skills time of the LOGOS program on Wednesday nights from 5:15 to 5:45p.m. during the school year.

Cherubs (Pre-K - 1st Grade): 5:15 - 5:45p.m.

Good News Singers (2nd - 5th Grade): 5:15 - 5:45p.m.

Other music and worship skills include drama, dance, drumming, chimes, boomwhachers and banner making.

Eight Flaming Fingers Puppet Ministry

5th grade through 12th grade.

Puppeteers learn to perform the stories of our faith through characters and music. The Puppet Troup travels to perform in Nursing Homes and for children's groups. They also participate in competitions each year.

Practice on Sundays 4:00p.m. on the Upper Level Discovery Zone - Room 312.

Grace Ringers Handbell Choir

-Directed by Jimmy Kay Sanders

Provides special music several times throughout the year at the 8:30 and 10:50a.m. traditional worship services.

Rehearses Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30p.m. in the Chapel.

Open to youth and adults with ringing experience.

Crossroads Band

Crossroads is the worship band which provides musical leadership to the 9:45a.m. NOW (New Outlook Worship) service in the Christian Life Center.

Rehearses Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center.

Special Music Ensembles and Solos

Individuals are welcome to provide special music for the Saturday night service and both Sunday 8:30 and 10:50a.m. traditional worship services.

If interested contact Jana Fox at jfox@jcfumc.org.

Drama Ministry

What we do...

We present a sketch or dramatic scripture reading about once a month during the worship service.

Why we do it...

Jesus often told stories (parables) to teach, because people can often relate more to a story and remember it better than other information. Using a wider variety of teaching methods allows more people to understand the Good News in different ways.

How can I be involved?

You can be an ACTOR.
Sketches are usually short and sweet. You generally only need to learn a few lines, if any. No acting experience is needed.
 
You can be a WRITER/PLANNER.
Help put the sketches together on paper and make sure that we are conveying the right idea in the best way.
 
You can be a PROPS/COSTUME PERSON
Most sketches require few if any props or costumes, but occasionally, a special costume or prop is needed.
 
No special gifts, talents or experience is necessary to participate in this ministry. You just need a willingness to "act up for God" and spread his message.

For more information call the church office at (573) 635-6886.

Special Events

Music, Art & Drama (MAD) Camp

MAD Camp (Music, Art and Drama) June 2nd - 5th.

Monday through Thursday from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Performance Thursday evening at 6:30p.m.

Cost is $15.00 per child or $30 per family.

For Children going into 1st through 7th grades.

Wesley Choir Tour

Each summer (alternating in-state and out-of-state tours) the Wesley Choir travels to serve God through music at nursing homes, hospitals and churches. Past tours include Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; North Carolina, Wisconsin and all over Missouri.

Active participation in the Wesley Choir is required.

This year the choir traveled to Kansas City, Missouri.