Ministries

“When in our music God is glorified.”

The Music and Arts Ministry at Mt. Zion seeks to provide opportunities for all ages to offer their artistic gifts, develop their skills, and grow together in faith through rehearsal, fellowship and worship.

Children

Youth

Adult

Music Calendar

Cornelius Concert Series

Children's Music

LOVENOTES - Music for the Unborn Child and Expectant Parents

Gentle rocking.  A  softly hummed lullaby.  The close warmth of a mother’s voice.  Throughout the world, soothing tones and rhythms have been used for centuries to comfort and reassure a restless child.  Lovenotes is music for the unborn child…a structured program that teaches expectant parents to use the language of music to communicate love and reassurance to their unborn child.

This unique program was introduced at Silver Lake College by internationally recognized music educator, Sr. Lorna Zemke.  After teaching the course for a number of years, Sr. Lorna wished to share the program’s relaxing, nurturing and bonding benefits with a wider audience. 

Dr. Marcy Mittelstadt, Director of Music Ministries, is fortunate to have been a colleague and friend of Sr. Lorna for many years.  When Marcy heard that the curriculum for this class was now available it felt like a perfect fit for the music ministry program at Mt. Zion UMC.  Mt. Zion presently offers weekly Babygarten classes (music and reading) for babies age 0 -18 months.

Even before a baby is born…. at the end of the fourth month (16 weeks) of pregnancy…the child can hear sounds from the outside world.  By using the voice as the natural instrument, along with folksongs, musical instruments, rhythm and movement, the Lovenotes program:

• Offers parents an intimate way to relax and experience together the wonder of the life they have created.
• Establishes a loving communication and a strong bond between the baby and family before birth.
• Promotes the emotional well-being of parents and child by calming the infant before and after birth.
• Aids childbirth by teaching parents how to use music to relax during labor and delivery.
• Enhances the family’s appreciation of music.

Lovenotes consists of 4 lessons containing songs for listening and activities for expectant parents from the fifth month to delivery.    Class size is limited.  If you are interested in participating in this class, please e-mail Dr. Mittelstadt at mmittelstadt@mtzionumc.net.  You do not need to sing well to be an effective communicator with your unborn child.

Jubilate

Genesis Youth Music & Creative Arts

 Youth Drama

Genesis Youth Liturgical Dance - Grades 6 through 12.

Adult Music

Chancel Choir
Open to youth age and older, this choral ensemble sings each Sunday at the 11:00 am service and at special seasonal services and concerts throughout the year.  Soloists and small ensembles from the chancel choir regularly participate in the 8:30 am Sunday communion service and the 9:45 am Praise and Worship service.  Formal singing experience or auditions are not required.
Rehearsals: Thursdays - 7:00 pm (August through June) and Sundays - 10:40 am in the Choir Room located on the lower level of the Sanctuary.

The Praise Team
The Praise Team is a group of singers and instrumentalists that lead the 9:45 Praise and Worship service.  The Praise Team also presents seasonal concerts during the year.  Membership is open to those who love to sing or play and have a desire to lead the Praise and Worship service.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays - 7:00 pm and Sundays - 8:30 am in the Family Life Center/Gym.

Praise Team

Mt. Zion Ringers
This adult hand bell ensemble (3 to 5 octave) plays regularly for worship and special services and concerts.  In addition they participate in a yearly Hand Bell Festival.  Only basic music reading skills are required.  The rest is learned in a relaxed atmosphere with fellow music lovers.
Rehearsals: Mondays - 7:00 pm (August through May) in the Hand Bell Room located on the lower level of the Sanctuary.

Chancel Choir & Hand Bells
     

We are always open to the leading of the Spirit, and we seek to make full use of the gifts of those among us.  If you would enjoy participating in an ensemble that you do not see, we are eager to expand our offerings to match the gifts of our faith family.  Additional information on the music and creative arts ministry program may be obtained by contacting Dr. Marcy Mittelstadt, Director of Music Ministries.