Making A Joyful Noise
“God created...and it was good,” we read in Genesis. All creation is a gift given to us to be used in service and praise to our gracious Lord. God's gift of music plays an especially important role in our congregation’s worship services. Music is a vehicle to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and a way respond back to God with our love, praise, thanks. Here are some examples of the many ways we proclaim the Gospel through music at St. Mark's.
St. Mark's Adult Choir St. Mark's Handbell Choir
Adult Choir
Members of St. Mark's who wish to celebrate their love of singing are welcome to join St. Mark's Adult Choir. Continuing in the choral tradition of the Lutheran Church, the choir focuses on assisting with worship by providing musical and spiritual enrichment for both its singers and the congregation. Adult Choir practice is held Wednesdays at 7:00pm during the school year.
School Choir
The School Choir is open to students from 5th to 8th grade who attend St. Mark's Lutheran School. Along with the School Choir, many impromptu groups, classes and indivuduals from the school make their musical offerings during worship services at the church.
Handbell Choir
Although some existing musical skills are required, participation in the St. Mark's Hand Bell Choir is open to interested musicians of all ages. The bell choir generally plays anthems based on congregational hymns. Handbell Choir practices are held Wednesday nights at 6:00 P.M.
Contemporary Worship Team
On the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month at the 10:30 A.M. service, the Contemporary Worship Team accompanies our worship using a variety of musical selections appropriate for the liturgical season. Although some existing musical skills are preferred, any member of St. Mark's is welcome to join the Contemporary Worship Team.
Brass Ensemble
On special occasions, St. Mark's Brass complements the congregation’s singing of hymns. From time to time, instrumentalists may accompany choirs and cantors. They also play other pieces of music which are fitting for a specific season of the church year.