Worship & Music
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 Service Times
- 8:15 am in Sanctuary
- 9:45 am in Sanctuary
- 11:15 am in Sanctuary
Our pastors share preaching responsibilities, rotating each week.
Special Worship Services
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 pm - 6:30 pm.
- WHERE: Seabrook Bldg. rooms 206
- CONTACT: Barbara Loehr-Fox, director
Primary Choir
- AGE: 1st - 2nd graders
- WHEN: Sundays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- WHERE: Seabrook Bldg. room 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
- WHERE: Seabrook Bldg. room 208
- CONTACT: Barbara Loehr-Fox, director
The Junior Choir will present both a Christmas Program and Spring Musical.
Arts Camp for Children
Kindergarten through 5th grades - held in August!
Spotlight on Youth Music
Youth music is alive and well at MPPC! There is something for everyone this year.
♪ If you just like to sing –
the Youth Choir program is for you -
Sundays from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
♪ If you play an instrument –
join us for the Youth Instrumental Ensemble
Sundays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
♪ If you want to try your hand at bells –
check out the Jubilant Bell Choir - Sundays from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Write or call Jason Pedeauxfor more information – jpedeaux@mppc.net or Barbara - bloehr@mppc.net
MPPC Instrumental Ensembles
- AGE: 9th -12th graders
- WHEN: Sunday afternoons from 4:00 - 4:45 pm from Nov - May
- CONTACT: Jason Pedeaux, director
- WHERE: Sanctuary
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.
Spotlight on Adult Music
(Choirs will meet in the Choir Room on the 2nd floor of the Administration building.)
Adult Choir
Wednesday rehearsals, 6:30 - 8:00 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, 7:30 - 8:00 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 the 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, 5:45 - 6:45 pm (during the 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.
Jubilant Bells Choir
Sunday rehearsals, 4:00 - 4:45 pm (during the school year)
This intergenerational 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 Jason at 884-4612.