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Music and Worship at Central
Music and the Arts are an integral and vital part of Worship at Central Presbyterian Church. Each ensemble and team seeks to glorify God, and to Share the Living Water of Jesus Christ.
Ensembles and Teams:
The Chancel Choir rehearses Thursdays from 7:30-9:00PM in room 214 (New Life Center), and leads worship at the 10:45 service on Sundays.
The Adult Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays from 6:30-7:30PM in the Sanctuary, and plays in worship monthly, ringing five octaves of bells.
Kid's Praise rehearses Sundays from 9:00-9:30AM, in room 314. The choir is open to ages four through 2nd grade.
Youth Bell Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00PM, in room 314 and the Sanctuary. The bell choir is open to 3rd Grade and up.
Praise Team rehearses from 7:30-8:15AM Sundays in Friendship Hall, and one Saturday a month. The ensemble leads the 8:30AM Contemporary Worship, with Andy Frey and Greg Kane, Leaders of the Praise Team.
A/V Teams:
8:30 Team provides audio and video (Powerpoint & Song Select) support for the contemporary worship service.
10:45 Team provides audio and video (3 camera DVD production) for the traditional worship service.
Drama Teams:
Throughout the year there are opportunities for dramatic presentations in Worship and during our Lenten Series.
There are several groups that do not rehearse weekly, but prepare for specific events and worship services, these include: the Men's Chorus, the Women's Chorus, the Enhanced Choir, Adult Chime Choir, and instrumental ensembles.
Concerts at Central:
Since its inception in 1999, this concert series has brought in nationally and internationally known artists, including; Michael Britt, David Higgs, & John Walker (organists); the Raleigh Ringers, Hagerstown Choral Arts, Envoy Strings, John Michael Talbot, GLAD, Euphonic Brass, Ensemble Amarcord, the Barry Sames Jazz Ensemble, the Halle Boys Choir, Ensemble Chaconne, and the African Children's Choir.
The series open and free to the public, and is generously supported by patrons in the community and at Central Presbyterian Church.
Music Ministry Staff
Lee Merriman, Director of Children's and Youth Music, is a Chambersburg native, and has been active in theater for over forty years. He has performed with the Chambersburg Community Theater, the Winter Palace Dinner Theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, and Theater Project of Hagerstown. Lee was a Music Education/Voice major at West Chester University. He also studied Theatre & Theatre Arts at Wilson College & Shippensburg University. He directs Kid's Praise, Junior Bells, and is frequently featured as a soloist and dramatic actor in worship. Lee is married to the acclaimed pianist Valerie Merriman, & has four children, Vanessa, Katie, Isaiah & Jocelyn.
Helen Wingert, Organist, began her study of piano and organ with Helen Miller Lohman of Marion. Later, she studied organ with Robert Clippinger of Harrisburg and Wayne Mowrey of Chambersburg. She has served as church organist at Lutheran churches in Fayetteville and Greencastle, and the Church of the Brethren, Chambersburg, before coming to Central in 1994. She plays the 1939, 34 rank Casavant Organ in the sanctuary for Sunday worship, and accompanies the Chancel Choir.
Patrick McNamee, interim director of music will begin his music ministry at Central in July 2010.
CONTEMPORARY PRAISE LEADER JOB OPPORTUNITY LISTING
Central Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg, PA is searching for a qualified Contemporary Praise/Worship Leader for weekly Sunday morning services. This person should be a competent musician and vocalist who loves Jesus, and is able to lead contemporary Christian music, comfortable leading prayer and public speaking. This is a part-time, paid position with future growth potential. Please give prayerful consideration to this job opportunity. Position description available upon request. Send resume to idbender@comcast.net or contact: Linda Bender at 717-658-1232.
