WORSHIP MINISTRIES

at Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church

 Worship is the cornerstone of our life here at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian.  It connects us to God and to one another; it rejuvenates us for the Christian work of our daily lives and is an outpouring of our thanks for all the good gifts God has given to us.  In worship we learn, we respond and we participate.   We give back to God our best praise and thanks.  Our worship style has been referred to as "relaxed traditional" and incorporates the rich heritage of the Presbyterian worship practices with a flare for making faith relevant for today's culture.

 

Worship Ministries shall be responsible for planning and oversight of the church's worship and music in acknowledging God's presence in the world and life. It will facilitate the session's responsibility to provide for the worship of the people of God, including the preaching of the Word, the sharing of the Sacraments, and for the music program in keeping with the principles in the Directory for Worship, and to appeal to the presbytery for the duly trained and authorized elder under the provisions of G-11.0103 in those extenuating circumstances where an ordained minister of the Word and Sacrament is not available to meet the needs for the administration of the Lord's Supper. (Form of Government G-10.0102d.)

 

 Sunday Worship Services

      • 8:15 am in Sanctuary
      • 9:45 am in Sanctuary
      • 11:15 am in Sanctuary

 Our pastors share preaching responsibilities, rotating each week. See your Pelican or the home page of this site for the Lectionary each week.

  

Special Worship Services

  • Service of Wholeness 
    • 6 pm in Sanctuary April 22, August 5, 2008 
  • Thanksgiving Services
    • Nov 27, 2008 - 10 am in Sanctuary.  This service is lead by our gifted lay leaders.
  • Our Annual Cantata
    • During 9:45 & 11:15 Worship services on December 7, 2008
  • Christmas Eve Services
    • 4, 5:15 & 6:30pm Services are Family services in the Sanctuary
    • 8 & 11pm Services are Communion services in the Sanctuary
  • Ash Wednesday Service
    • February 25, 2009 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Lenten Worship & Luncheon Services
    • The five Thursdays leading up to Easter at noon in the Sanctuary, starting March 5, 2009; followed by lunch at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.  Communion is offered on 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks of Lent.
  • Maundy Thursday Service
    • April 9, 2009 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Good Friday Day of Prayer
    • Sanctuary is open from 7 am - 7 pm
  • Easter Sunday April 12, 2009

7 am- Sancuary

8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 am - Fellowship Hall

For general information about any of our worship services or policies, please contact Barbara at bloehr@mppc.net or through the church office.

MUSIC MINISTRY

 . . .Spotlight on Children's Music

   . . . programs run from September - April

 The Angel Notes Program

  • AGE:     4 & 5 year olds 
  • WHEN:  Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30 pm - Bible lessons and crafts called Angel Keepers from 6:30--7:00 pm
  • CONTACT: Barbara Loehr-Fox, director

 Primary Choir

  • AGE:     1st -- 2nd graders
  • WHEN:  Sundays
  • 4:30-5:30 pm Music/Choir time in Seabrook 206 
  • CONTACT: Trisha Bennett, director

The choir will participate in the annual Children's Christmas Program and Spring Children's Musical

 Junior Choir

  • AGE:     3rd -- 5th graders
  • WHEN:  Sundays from 4:30-5:30 pm in Seabrook 206
  • CONTACT: Barbara Loehr-Fox,  director                             

The Junior Choir will present both a Christmas Program and Spring Musical.

  . . .Spotlight on Youth Music

Youth Choir Mission Statement:  The Youth Choir of MPPC is a Christian community that praises the Lord and expresses themselves with music, in order to lead the church in worship, to encourage one another in our faith and to provide outreach to others.

 Youth Choir 

  • AGE:       6th -- 12th graders,
  • WHEN:     Sunday afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
  • CONTACT:  Erin Slenk, director; with assistance from Seung-Lan Kim, Diane Hader, Betsy Hills.

The primary goal for this group is to become a worship leader. Almost once a month, we lead a service. We have fun together as a group and serve this community also through our gifts. The experience at the Worship & Music conference at Montreat always marks our top ten.

 Youth Instrumental Ensembles

  • AGE:       9th -12th graders
  • WHEN:    Sunday afternoons from 3:45 - 4:30 pm
  • CONTACT: Seung-Lan Kim, director

This group provides a vehicle for youth who are studying instruments or playing in school ensembles to share their talents in worship. The main response of this group is to provide musical leadership in Christmas Eve early services and Easter services. There are lots of opportunities to play as a soloist or a duet.

 Youth Handbell Choir

  • AGE:       6th -- 12th graders
  • WHEN:    Sunday afternoons from 4:00 -- 4:30 pm
  • CONTACT: Diane Hader, director

Rehearsing at the same time as the Instrumental Ensemble, this group provides another outlet for youth to lead in worship using musical instruments.  No experience is necessary.  We will guide you in everything you need to know to participate.

Instrumental Ensemble, Youth Choir & Youth Handbell Choir Schedule

Jan 27    3:45 Instrumental Ensemble- sancuary

              4:00 pm Youth Handbell Choir- Grace Hall 125

              4:30 pm Youth Choir- Choir room

Feb 3 - NO rehearsal for Instruments, Youth Handbell and Youth Choir

Feb 10 -  3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

              4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

              4:30 Youth Choir

Feb 17- NO rehearsal for Instruments, Youth Handbell and Youth Choir

Feb 24   3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

Mar 2    3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

Mar 9    3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

              4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

              4:30 Youth Choir

Mar 16   3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

              4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

              4:30 Youth Choir

Mar 22  (Saturday) 10 am Istrunemtal Ensemble

Mar 23 - NO rehearsals

Mar 30  4:30 Spring Party for Youth Music ministry

Apr 6    3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

Apr 13  3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

Apr 20  3:45 Instrumental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

Apr 27  3:45 Insturmental Ensemble

             4:00 Youth Handbell Choir

             4:30 Youth Choir

 There is always room for you to plug into this great Christian family and there will be lots of opportunities for you to share your musical talents with the church.  Please contact Seung-Lan Kim at the church for more information by calling (843)884-4612 or emailing her at skim@mppc.net

. . .Spotlight on Adult Music

 Adult Choir

Wednesday rehearsals, 7:00 -- 8:30 p.m.

The Adult Choir sings larger seasonal works as well as weekly anthems in the 11:15 worship service.  The highlights this year will include performing a Christmas Cantata, particpating in the Artist in Residence weekend and leading in one of the Christmas Eve services of "Lessons and Carols."

 

Men's Chorus & Women's Choir

Wednesday rehearsals, 8:30 -- 9:00 pm

These very popular groups have grown out of the Adult Choir. Their leadership in worship adds variety to either the 8:15 or 11:15 services.

 

Kirk Choir  

Sunday rehearsals, 8:30 am

This choir is ideal for the person whose schedule is less regular, with only a Sunday morning rehearsal which emphases the anthem for that Sunday.   This group provides leadership in the 9:45 am worship service.  There will be opportunities to join with the Adult Choir and lead at special services. 

 

SAge Choir 

Thursday rehearsals, 10:30 -- 11:30 am (during school year)

Geared for those singers who enjoy rehearsing during the day, this group will sing monthly in worship.  Each rehearsal will incorporate fellowship, singing of favorite hymns and a prayer/devotion time.

 

Adult Handbell Choir 

Monday rehearsals, 5:30 -- 6:30 pm (during school year)

The Adult Handbell Choir shares monthly in worship.  This is a fun group of people who love to ring and are intermediate to advanced players. 

 

Celebration Handbell Choir 

Monday rehearsals, 6:45 -- 7:45 pm (during the school year)

This group is geared for beginning to intermediate ringers.  Ringing monthly in worship, this choir is full of dedicated people who would love to welcome you at whatever level or experience you have.

 

Summer Handbell Choir 

Meets June through August.

This seasonal choir especially welcomes beginners and is slow paced and an excellent environment to test your skills and interest level. 

 

Vocal & Instrumental Ensembles 

If you play a musical instrument and would like to share your talents in worship but cannot commit to a regular group, we would still love for you to participate - contact either Barbara or Seung-Lan at 884-4612. 

 

 

Service Times

Sunday Morning Worship
8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 am

Church School
9:45 am for all ages

Lectionary and Scripture readings for the week.



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