Woohoo!! Don’t forget about Pioneer Club TONIGHT!
We’ll start singing with Mr. Brock at 6:15 sharp! Then Pioneer Club will begin at 6:30. We’ll be in our rooms tonight with our new Pioneer Club teachers. Parents, you can pick your child(ren) up at 7:30.
Children ages 3 through 5th grade are able to attend, and we have a nursery for children through age 2.
We can’t wait to see YOU — yes YOU — there!
Love, Miss Katie
We found out that Logan Brooks has another talent that we were unaware of. Not only does she have a lovely voice, but she also can play the piano. Thanks for blessing us with this beautiful song, Logan.
Here’s a clip of the Chancel Choir singing “Praise His Holy Name” in the 11:00 AM service. Notice that the choir had to memorize this song so that we could clap our hands along with the music. Easier said than done!
Aug 20
Here’s a link to a video of Keith Hampton’s Celebrate which we’re doing next weekend! No random dancing guy in this one. Sorry!
The Children’s Choir kickoff party will be Sunday, August 22nd at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel! Children grades K-5 are eligible to attend.
The name of the play we’ll be working on is The Best Christmas Present Ever! What is the best Christmas present ever, you ask? Come and find out! We’ll have a great time celebrating Jesus’ birthday each and every week! We will meet every week from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays in the chapel. Don’t miss it!
Aug 15
The Laymen’s Quartet blessed us with three songs at this year’s homecoming celebration. Here are two of them, “Holy, Holy, Holy” and “Rise Up.”
Everyone loves “Heaven Medley,” right? Especially when it is sung by our wonderful choir. Here is this year’s rendition, sung on Homecoming Sunday with lots of former members joining in.
Aug 14
This link is to a video of a high school choir singing Praise His Holy Name. They actually do a pretty good job! Notice the guy at the beginning jamming over in the corner. Classic!
Brock Derringer
Aug 12
Here’s our terrific chancel choir singing “Beulah Land.” Enjoy.
We are back to having every Wednesday night supper and programming. Don’t miss out on these!
Supper Served – 5:45 – 6:30pm
Adult Bible Study (lead by Carroll Waters) – 6:30pm – back of fellowship hall
Fact or Fiction – New Members Class (lead by Pastor John) – 6:30pm – back of fellowship hall
Youth – Pavilion – 6:30pm
Pioneer Club – Education Building – 6:30pm
Chancel Choir – Choir Room – 6:30pm
Hand Bell Choir – Choir Room – 8:00pm
Aug 9
Hello Everyone!
Handbells will resume Wednesday rehearsals this week right after Chancel Choir practice. We will continue to work on Anthems for the rest of this month in choir, and of course Heaven Medley for this Sunday. That’s always such a fun song to sing, and I’m looking forward to it! I’ve also got some neat pieces for the Cherub Choir to start singing on Wednesday nights, so I hope you kids plan on attending our short choir time after supper.
It’s great to be back up in Atlanta, and thanks again to Alicia for the wonderful job she did in my absence. We’re truly blessed that she is able to step up and help out like she does.
I’ll see you all on Wednesday evening!
Brock Derringer
Kayse Harshaw and Cleff Mays, two of our talented musicians
At the June 27, 2010 11:00 AM Sunday service, Kayse Harshaw, our talented pianist, was named the recipient of the Cleff Mays Award. The Cleff Mays Award recognizes outstanding musicianship in Bethesda United Methodist Church and is named in honor of Cleff Mays, our beloved organist. Congratulations, Kayse!
Jun 21
There will be no choir practice this week due to Vacation Bible School!
The Chancel Choir sang Bless the Lord My Soul at the 11 o’clock service this past Sunday. What a wonderful performance.
May 24
The Handbell Choir performed two songs at the 11 o’clock service. My Life is in You, Lord was played during the prelude, and Glorify Thy Name was the offertory.
May 24
The 11 o’clock service was blessed this Sunday with the Children’s Choir singing Rise Up. Many thanks to Brock and Katie for teaching the kids this song. For those who missed it, here’s the video:
Don’t forget that this Sunday, May 23rd the children will be singing in the 11:00 service! We want YOU ALL to be there! Mr. Brock has been working hard with the children, and I’m excited to hear everyone. Please make every effort to be at church this Sunday!
*And P.S. — it’s Pentecost Sunday — wear red! 
Hey Kids! This Wednesday at 6:15 (before Pioneer Club) will be our LAST practice with Mr. Brock! We”ll be singing in the 11:00 service this Sunday, and we want YOU ALL to be there! If you haven’t been practicing with us yet, no worries! Come this Wednesday, and we’ll have you ready for Sunday! We’ll be in the Education Building at 6:15 sharp! See you there!
May 17
Hello all! I hope everyone’s week is off to a great start. I had to leave immediately following the service yesterday in order to sing the Star Spangled Banner with my students at the Braves game, so I didn’t get a chance to talk to you all about the music yesterday morning.
It was wonderful having everyone there yesterday. What a great sound the choir has when everyone is there! The anthem was well received and we’re all happy Kerri didn’t “choke” on her solo! (Pun definitely intended!) Really, the solo was nice.
We’ll be working on Bless the Lord My Soul for this upcoming Sunday morning. I also have plans for the Handbells and children to perform this Sunday as well.
Have a great start to the week, and I’ll see you all on Wednesday evening!
Brock
Parents: the kids in Pioneer Club will be singing in the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, May 23rd!! They have been practicing each Wednesday with Mr. Brock, and they are so excited for you to hear what they have been working on! Please bring your children and come to watch them sing a new song! Our last practice is this coming Wednesday, May 19th at 6:15 before Pioneer Club. See you all there!
