Praise and Worship at Emmanuel

We are delighted that you are interested in our worship ministry and hope you will choose to become involved. We look forward to fellowship with you and singing praises to God through leadership and liturgy at Emmanuel.

Ways to Serve: Music

Making music is a vital part of worship and congregational life at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The music ministry programs at Emmanuel provide our congregation and visitors an enhanced, joyful and spirit led worship experiences. Through choral literature, instrumental and vocal ensembles, children and youth choirs, as well as the congregation’s voices, we bring hymns of praise and thanksgiving to our Lord.

Sanctuary Choir – Adults
The Sanctuary Choir is Emmanuel’s adult choral ensemble, leading the congregation each week in worship. They also present two major musical works with instrumental accompaniment during the year. The Sanctuary Choir meets for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings and is open to anyone who has a commitment to being a worship leader and an enthusiasm for wonderful music. Please contact Jack Layne via the church office for more information.

Revelation – Adults
Revelation is Emmanuel’s principal praise team, leading the 8:45 a.m. service each week in worship and song. It is comprised of singers and instrumentalists committed to praise and to strengthening each other in their Christian faith walk. They rehearse each Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. An audition will be requested. If you are interested in joining Revelation, please contact Geoff Pemble via the church office or Rick Thiele at rthiele@emmanuellutheranvienna.org.

R2 – High School Youth
R2 is Emmanuel’s high school praise team comprised of high school students dedicated to singing and playing music committed to enhancing the biblical ministry and liturgy. They rehearse each Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. during the school year. If you are interested in joining R2, please contact Geoff Pemble via the church office.

King’s Kids – Children (Grades 2-6)
The King’s Kids are a vibrant choir open to all children from Grades 2-6. The King’s Kids sing approximately one Sunday a month from September to May. They participate in one of the Christmas Eve services as well. In May, they present an end-of-year musical during the worship service. The King’s Kids practice on Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the choir room from late September to the end of May. If your child is interested in joining King’s Kids, please contact JoAnn Carlson via the church office.

Cherub Choir – K – 1st Grade
The Cherub Choir is a young choir for all children in kindergarten and first grade. This choir learns about music through rhythm, games, notation, movement, and singing. They sing during the church service several times a year and also for Christmas Eve. The Cherub Choir rehearses on Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall from 4:30-5:30 p.m. If you are interested in having your child join the Cherub Choir, please contact Arla Clapp via the church office.

Drum Circle – under the direction of Jack Layne, Emmanuel offers two drum circles entitle “Drumming in the Spirit.”  A group for all ages meets on Mondays at 7:00pm, and a second group designed for meditative drumming also meets on Mondays at 6:30pm.  Membership is both groups is encouraged.

For More Information, Contact Our Worship and Music Ministries Staff via the church office or email at: info@elcvienna.org

Arla Clapp: Director of Music Ministries
Organist, Director of Cherub Choir
Jack Layne: Sanctuary Choir Director
Geoff Pemble: Co-Director – Revelation
Rick Thiele: Co-Director – Revelation & Director of Creative Media
JoAnn Carlson: Director of King’s Kids

Ways to Serve: Worship Elements

Prayerfully consider these other vital ministries in your offerings of time and talent to Emmanuel.

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

Altar Guild
Our Altar Guild is a dedicated team, working behind the scenes to ensure all the altar elements that adorn our chancel are available for every worship service. The time commitment is minimal and can be extremely flexible to your schedule.

Ushers
Usher teams serve a month at a time for a particular service and are needed for every worship service. This functional and hospitality ministry is vital to visitors and regular worshippers alike.

Lay Ministers – Communion Assistants
Every worship service uses Lay Ministers for bible reading, intercessory prayer and communion assistance. Volunteers are always needed to fill this essential worship role.

Other Areas
Banners, Festival Decorating, Creative Arts (for video projection); Technical Service (operate the sound booth); Nursery; Lay Ministers. Your talent is needed. Please contact Linda McGahern via the church office for additional information.

Revelation Members: download here.