2018 Old Mission Christmas

Old Mission Christmas 2018

 December 16, 9:00 and 10:30 am

Old Mission musicians are joining together for a Christmas worship celebration we call, Old Mission Christmas. We have over 100 musicians participating in the service who represent a variety of musical styles and ability levels.  If you sing or play an instrument, we have a place for you.

 Below is a listing of all the musical groups and rehearsal times for Children, Youth and Adults. We ask that you take some time to pray about where you might participate in this very exciting and Christ centered Christmas worship service.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: There will be a mandatory DRESS REHEARSAL on Saturday, December 15 from

 9:00-12 noon in the Sanctuary.

Musical Opportunities for all Ages

Children’s Sunday School Singers- Children (Ages 2 through 5th grade) who attend Sunday School will sing with their Sunday School choirs at the 9:00 am service ONLY.  They will rehearse in their class’ music time during the Sunday School hour each week. You do NOT need to sign up for this choir. Music teachers are planning on your child’s involvement if they attend Sunday school. 

11:00 o’clock Kid's Choir- This is a special choir for children in addition to their Sunday School Choir and it’s a lot of FUN!!! For every rehearsal each child attends, they will receive five Bible Bucks. All kids who attend at least three Sunday rehearsals and Dress Rehearsal with good attitudes will get to come to an Ice Cream Sundae Party and shop at the Bible Bucks Store on a Sunday in January.

• K-5th Grade

o   K & 1^st- Sing at ONE service only

o   2^nd-5^th -Sing at BOTH worship services.

Rehearsals will be at 11:00 am on Sundays:

• 11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 12/2, 12/9
•  DRESS rehearsal, 12/15- 9:00 am-noon

 Contact Karen at kareneisele@gmail.com to sign up.

Youth Singers – Students can choose to sing with Youth band, Chancel Choir or Contemporary Worship Choir or all three.

• 6th-12th Grade
• Sing at BOTH services.
• Chancel choir rehearses on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Directed by Tom Gifford.
• Worship Choir rehearsals are on Sunday evenings, 4:30-5:45 pm.  Led by Karen Eisele & Sarah Hill.
• Youth Band- rehearsals Sundays at 4 pm. Led by Sarah Hill.

Contact Karen at kareneisele@gmail.com  to sign up. 

Adult Singers

(Singers do not need to be able to read music to join either of these groups.)

Chancel Choir- Traditional Choral Music

• Rehearsals on Wednesdays between 7:00-8:30 pm.
• Directed by Tom Gifford

Contact Tom at tom@oldmission.org  to sign up or just show up in Room 204.

Worship Choir-Contemporary Choir music (generally three parts)

• Rehearsals on Sunday evenings beginning November 11. 
• Led by Karen Eisele

Contact Karen to sign up at kareneisele@gmail.com 

Orchestra

• Teen and adult intermediate and advanced players.
• Play in BOTH worship services
• Rehearsals begin November 11 at 11:00 am.  
• Directed by Brett Eichman

Attendance is important. Please plan to attend!  

Contact Brett at Brett Eichman bretteichman@gmail.com

Hand bell Choir

Adults and students with previous experience preferred. For those interested without experience, contact Sarah Hill.

• Play in BOTH worship services
• Rehearsals- Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm
• Directed by Sarah Hill

Contact Sarah at sarah@oldmission.org to sign up.

Worship Band

We’re especially in need of guitar players.  Contact Sarah Hill for more information. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.

Not a musician? 

Many other service opportunities exist to make the whole morning go smoothly.

• Set up and Tear Down Teams
• Audio Team
• Narrators and Scripture Readers
• Acolytes
• Advent Candle Lighters
• Hospitality Team
• Greeters, Ushers, Parking Lot Attendants, Food and Coffee servers
• Parent Volunteers to help with Children’s Choir

For more information on how you can serve, please contact Karen Eisele at kareneisele@gmail.com.