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Lebanon First United Methodist Church

 603 W. St. Louis St., Lebanon, IL  62254  (618) 537-6622

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Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.  Psalm 100:1-2

We are very proud of the many talented musicians and guests who share their gifts with the congregation as part of our choirs and special music.  Do you have musical gifts? Please share them with us!

richarddirectsimg 0899Richard Boyd leads the Chancel Choir and selects hymns for the second service to enhance the theme of the weekly focus of the Scripture and sermon. 

IMG 1753Chancel ChoirChancel choir practice is on Wednesdays, beginning at 7:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

Our Praise Team selects upbeat music from the traditional hymns and contemporary Christian songs. 

New time, effective November 16, 2011: The Praise Team practice is on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm.

Both early and late services are blessed by the accompaniment of Dr. Stephanie Owen, who demonstrates her wide-ranging talents on the organ and keyboard. Find out more about Dr. Owen at her web site.

johndirectingchimesimg 0923Chancel Chimes, directed by John Watters, is open to all ages from children in fourth grade though adults. If you read music, even just the basics, you are invited to join in.  Chancel Chimes play in worship periodically.

Chancel Chimes rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.

 

 

 

Children’s Choirs are coordinated by Aubrey Pieper. Kids Choir is for ages 7 to 10, and Cherubs Choir includes kids under 7. Our kids enjoy songs, musicals, fellowship and laughter, and sing and play in worship!

Children meet in the Sanctuary to sing (in advance of Sunday School) at 9:30 am

 

IMG 1745SpecialMusicSpecial music is provided by soloists and groups from Lebanon First and by talented guests. Scott Ferguson & Sheree Bingheim, from St. Matthew UMC, Belleville, sang on January 29, 2011.

Watch a video of Susan Meister sing on September 11, accompanied by Dr. Stephanie Owen.

Jamie Dare sang Breath of Heaven on Sunday, December 4, the second Sunday of Advent. See the video.

Alicia Johnston sang I Surrender All on Sunday, January 1, 2012. See the video.

Susan Meister sang Blessings on January 29, 2012. See the video.

Jim Ferrall sang Ten Thousand Angels on February 5, 2012. See the video.

     


 

All Scripture, unless otherwise noted, is taken from the New International Version (NIV).