In the Worship and Arts ministries we focus on hearing Christ’s song and singing it loud!  First we must hear. Hearing requires listening.  Through faith in Christ, prayer, Bible study, fellowship, and worship we draw close and learn to hear His voice.

Then we must sing.  Not just with our voices, but with our lives.  With a spirit of boldness that amplifies the movement of the Holy Spirit.  Through selfless service, witness, integrity and intercession we seek to make Jesus Christ known to all people.

Ultimately we want to become a community of artists dedicated to serving Christ.  We invite you to join us in this journey!   

Our music teams are getting set for the fall and you can be a part of the excitement!  Auditions may be required to join some groups

The Chancel Choir for youth and adults will begin rehearsing on Thursday nights at 7:00-9:00 p.m. on August Sept. 3.  The Choir sings regularly at 11:00 am worship and occasionally for 9:15 also. Melody Makers on Monday nights and Notes of Grace during the day provide women with a small ensemble opportunity to sing and lead worship occasionally.  Contact Jim Lueers:  jim@memorialparkchurch.org

Encore and Encore Men for retirement age friends will begin on Thursday mornings beginning September 10.  Contact Ann Thompson:  women@memorialparkchurch.org

The Contemporary Worship Band will rehearse on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. and provides an opportunity for those with a love of contemporary sounds the opportunity to lead worship on Saturday nights.  Contact Jim Lueers: jim@memorialparkchurch.org

Our Instrumental Ensemble, led by professional trumpeter Rick Murrell will begin rehearsing on Sunday mornings at 8:15 on Sunday, August 30.  Volunteer instrumentalists from our congregation and community participate monthly in our worship services.  There is room for all instruments: winds, brass, strings and percussion.  Contact Rick: tromba1@earthlink.net 

The Flute Ensemble. led by professional flutist Nicki Kuhn, provides a flexible rehearsal schedule that accommodates even the busiest schedules.  Contact Nicki at njkuhn@hotmail.com

The MPC Hosanna Handbells will hold an organizational meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 9:15 in the Huston Room.  Contact Christiane Graff at chgraff@connecttime.net

Youth Choir for teen age kids will be starting up in September.  Contact Becky Chick at rchick@connecttime.net

Cherub Choir for 4-5 year olds meets on Sunday mornings.  Contact Heather Little at women@memorialparkchurch.org

A Christmas Children’s Musical will hold auditions in October.  CDs are given to the kids and rehearsals are held on Saturdays.  Watch the bulletin for audition dates.

Sacred Dance GroupThanks to Sandi McKissock for “stepping” in and leading the dancers who have enhanced our worship services.  She has some great things planned for the fall so contact her at smckissock@comcast.net  if you’d like to “jump” in! 

The Huston Room Art Gallery has served for over 7 years as an attractive and desirable location for local artists to exhibit works in a wide variety of media (oil paint, watercolor, pastel, photography, print media, sculpture, fabric art and quilting). The Gallery is open to the public daily during office hours and on Sunday mornings. Exhibits are changed every 6-8 weeks.  Contact Bob Pascoe: kernow13@gmail.com 

New Hymnal Celebration

September 27  9:15 and 11:00

 Special worship services celebrating the new hymnal with special music and singing of hymns with the choirs and Ensemble. 

Organ Concert - October

Join our organist Gail Henry and the Memorial Park Brass for a concert of exciting organ and brass music.

December 7  An Old Economy Village Christmas

The Chancel Choir joins with the Old Economy Village Orchestra in a celebration of 19th Century Christmas music.

Staff
 Minister of Worship and the Arts
Jim Lueers

Lead Organist
Gail Henry

Organist
Coral McMunn

Administrative Assistant
Beth Weaver

Elder for Worship and the Arts
Roland Bowen