St Luke’s Choir’s GREET, MEET and TREATS

Fellowship Hall, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
 
Sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing skillfully with a shout of joy!
Psalm 33:3 (paraphrased)
Sing to the Lord a new song;
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Psalm 96:1
 
As we enter a new program year, St. Luke’s staff are busy planning ahead, getting calendars in order, finding and selecting resources for their ministry areas, connecting with returning and new ministry members and much more.

St. Luke’s Choir and their new director, Patrick Lair, is one such area excited for and busy preparing for the year ahead. It is their commitment to help enhance our 8:30 AM Worship and special worships by leading congregational hymns and providing special music and anthems. You could say Psalms 33:3 and 96:1 define the theme for the Choir this year to “sing a new song to the Lord with skill, confidence passion and joy”. We want the Choir to continue the long history (100 years) of music playing a vital role in how this congregation worships and becomes closer to God.

To that end, we need your (the congregation’s) help and input. All are welcome! Join Patrick and the St. Luke’s Choir in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. for a chance to greet returning choir members, to invite new singers, and to have a conversation about the Choir’s role in worship. And, of course, fellowship and treats to follow.

Here are some questions to consider for the evening’s discussion:

• How would you like St. Luke’s Choir to enhance your worship experience?
• What kinds of music would you like to hear from the Choir?
• What do you expect from the Choir?
• What do you expect from its director?
• What things have we done in the past you wish to see continued or brought back (i.e. hymn sings, Holden Evening prayer, Hallelujah Chorus, Psalm singing, preludes, choral processions, etc.)?
• What are your favorite hymns?
• What are your favorite choir anthems?
  
• Others?

 And here are some things Patrick will share with you regarding the choir and its role:

• His vision for the Choir in the coming year.
• His expectations for choir members.
• Defining basic choir etiquette.
• Description of how a typical choir rehearsal is conducted.
• Sharing the choir calendar as it stands now for September through December 2023.
• And more?

 
Prayerfully consider being a part of this September 6th event to prepare all of us to “Sing a New Song Unto the Lord”.

​If you would like to welcome Patrick or have questions you can do so after his official start date September 1, 2023. patrickl@stlukesbloomington.org / 952-881-5801 ext. 107