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The Chancel Choir is a great way for adults, high-school age, and older to participate in worshipping our Lord.  Presently, there are 22 volunteer members, some of which have been singing in the church since they were members of the children and youth choirs.  The only requirement for membership in the choir is an interest in celebrating faith through music and song.

The Choir provides music for Sunday morning worship and also presents special musical events during athe year.  Highlights of the year include the Christmas and Easter cantatas.  The group is known fjor performing a variety of musical styles, and occasionally having extgra instruments accompany them.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 7:45, except during July, when the choir takes a well-deserved  break.  July provides an opportunity for members to perform solos or ensembles, as well as a chance for those in the community to sing.

GRACE UMC HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL Rehearsal is 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Contact Gary Teague for Information Praise Ringers is the name of our handbell choir here at Grace.  They consist of 13 ringers and one conductor, who rehearse once a week for an hour and a half.  Regular performances take place throughout the year, mainly around Christmas and Easter.  The group does not practice during July and August. The group plays on a 4 octave set of Malmark handbells, which is a total of 49 handbells.  Malmark, by far, is used by more choirs than any other company.  These handbells are cast in bronze, with individual weights ranging from several ounces to a copule of pounds and are polished inside and out to have the look, feel, and sound of brilliant brass. The PraiseRingers are always in need of more members, including alternates.  Contact the church office or any member of the handbell choir if you are interested in learning about the rehearsal schedule. ,,,,,,