



Progressive—Transformational—Gospel Centered—Open to All

St. Stephens Bethlehem
United Church of Christ
Music Ministry Ensembles
2017-2018

Praise Team
Sundays - 9:15am in the Music Room
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Monthly commitment
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Rehearse contemporary praise music sets
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Perform during worship service each week
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Introduce, lead, and encourage congregational singing
Worship Choir
Wednesdays - 7:30pm in the Music Room
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Monthly commitment
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Rehearse choral anthems to be sung as special music
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Perform during worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, and at the Christmas and Easter services
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Offer traditional and contemporary SA(T)B selections for meditation
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ALSO… Rehearse contemporary worship music to encourage congregational singing
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Sunday morning warm ups with the Praise Team are encouraged, with the choral anthem to be rehearsed after (on 1st & 3rd Sundays)
Instrumental & Vocal Solos / Small Ensembles
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One Sunday commitment
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Rehearse music selected by individual musicians or music director
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Performance opportunities are during worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month, and at Christmas, Easter, and/or any other Sunday service if needed
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Offer traditional and contemporary selections for service music or meditation
Handbells
Wednesdays - 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
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Monthly commitment
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Rehearse handbell pieces to be played as a prelude and/or special music
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Perform during worship on the 4th Sunday of each month, and at the Christmas and Easter services
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Offer traditional and contemporary selections for meditation
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On the 4th Sunday of the month, warm ups begin promptly at 9:00am