Worship Arts Ministry
At Christ Lutheran Church and School the Worship Arts Ministry seeks to provide multiple avenues for people to use their creativity and exercise their faith. First and foremost, the worship arts ministry serves to enhance the daily worship of the church and its members through the use of creative worship arts, such as music, dance, drama, and the visual arts. While the most common expression of this is in the musical discipline, we are always looking for more opportunities for our member and guests to use their God-given abilities and creative gifts.
Worship Choir fulfills the need of Christ Lutheran to accomodate a wide range of musical skill levels, ranging from 'complete foreigners' to 'advanced maestro' Its primary role is to provide musical excitement and variety to the 8:00 a.m. traditional service, but will also sing at other services. We strive to develop not just the musical accuracy of singers, but the whole musical art of lyrical, rhythmic, and dynamic richness. No outside rehearsal time is expected, Worship Choir is a great place to launch into other areas of Worship Arts Ministries. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. leading up to all church calendar events, i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and other church events. Open to all high school and above. Accompanist greatly needed.
- Wide range of musical experience and skill (beginning with none)
- Primarily serves the 8:00 a.m. service
- Open to high school and above
- Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
- No audition necessary!
Christ Kids' Choir is a fun and exciting chance for elementary age kids to be introduced to music. Kids will experience the joy of musical expression and artistic accomplishment using their God-given talents; strive to reach their musical potential through progressive learning challenges which stimulate the development of their vocal, physical movement, and literary skills; learn the art and discipline of singing in an ensemble setting with their peers; and uphold and represent the finest spiritual and educational standards of Christ Lutheran Church and School through the presentation of developmentally appropriate music. Meets Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. for an hour during the school year. Open to grade 1-5.
- Fun and exciting musical opportunity for kids
- Learn basics of music and group singing
- Open to any children grades 1-5
- Meets Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Chapel Praise Team functions as the Christ Lutheran School Wednesday morning chapel leaders. Chapel Praise Team is a group of young, energetic Junior High-aged students who have a heart to lead their peers in song and prayer. Students looking to develop their worship leading and worship playing style skills will find Chapel Praise Team a place to excel. Some outside preparation is expected as need arises. Rehearsals are held Mondays and Thursdays from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Open by audition during the school year.
- Plays school chapels
- Junior High-age energetic students
- Rehearsals Monday and Thursday at 2:15 p.m.
Youth Worship Band is currently an ad hoc group of musicians who fulfill the changing needs of Christ Lutheran Youth Group. Opportunities include leading worship for retreats, worship nights, concerts, and service events. Contact the Worship Director for more information. Open to high school and above.
8:00 Special Music Skilled musicians are used occasionally for special music and hymn accompaniment at our 8:00am service as well as opportunities with our Worship Choir. Brass, Winds, Strings, and Percussion are desired. Musicians will be expected to coordinate their own accompanist for the immediate future.
Praise Band primarily serves to lead worship on Sunday mornings at the 10:30 a.m. service. We use a variety of musical styles ranging from modern and traditional hymn settings to modern worship rock. Worship Songs from groups such as Matt redman, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, Jesus Culture, and contemporary Christian radio are used to lead our congregation in Worship that not only engages the mind and the mouth, but the heart and soul, and seeks to convey the rich depth of Lutheran doctrine. Vocals and rhythm instruments (keys, guitars, bass, drums and percussion) are the primary instruments, but skilled treble instruments can also find their way into regular use. Musicians will not only find themselves challenged musically, but spiritually through leadership studies and opportunities. Outside preparation is strongly expected. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. Please contact the Worship Director for auditions, or attend a monthly jam session intermittently held on the first Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.
- Skilled musicians and spiritual leaders interested in worshipping the Triune God
- Wide range of musical worship styles
- Open to high school and above by audition
- Rehearses Thursday evenings
Contact Phillip Wildhirt, our Worship Director, at 501.663.5232 or
pwildhirt@clutheran.org for more information or to schedule an audition.
Other Current Worship Arts Opportunities
| Volunteer Opportunity |
Commitment Level |
Description/Skills Desired
|
| Communion Head/Asst. |
Sunday Services |
Recruit volunteers; Understand Doctrine |
| Graphic Arts Design |
varies |
Backgrounds/Church themes; Creative |
| Greeters |
Sunday Services |
Greet worshipers; cheerful, genuine, compassion |
| Photography |
varies |
Backgrounds/Events; creative, artistic |
| Projection |
Sunday Services |
Uneventful, but very vital role; attention to detail |
| Projection Show Creator |
1-2 hours per week |
Tedious, but creative license |
| Sound Technician |
Sunday Services |
Electronics; some musical knowledge |
| Ushers |
Sunday Services |
Handout bulletins, open doors, help lost, offering |
| Videography |
varies |
Events/Worship Themes; creative, editing |
| Musical Volunteer Opportunity |
Commitment Level |
Description/Skills Desired
|
| Kids Choir Director |
1-2 hours per week |
Reads music; some keyboard; loves kids |
| Accompanists |
1 hour per week |
Accompanies choirs and special music |
| 8:00 Special Music Inviter |
varies |
Encourages musical gifts at 8:00 service |
| Handbell Director |
1 hour per week |
Musical background; see Mark Mueller |
