Worship
Worship Ministry
director of worship 980-207-3467 or email
The Worship Ministry of St. Luke is a unique group that seeks to embrace the creative arts and expressive liturgical elements. This ministry is designed to cultivate and allow all that have a gift and a calling to minister through the visual and audible forms. If interested, please contact the Director of Worship to get more information and to be directed to the proper place or person.
choral
*** All Choirs sing a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Some choirs lend itself to a particular genre of music but all are diverse in musical repertoire.
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
[Children and Youth Choir]
(ages 5- 20)
Generally rehearses Every Wednesday at 6:45pm – 8:15pm (except after the 2nd Sunday which is the Sunday that the Youth share in Adult Worship). Rehearsals are held in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary as denoted on specific nights. Youth are not required to be a member of the church to participate.
THE VOICES OF ST LUKE
(ages 21 and up)
Generally rehearses Every Tuesday at 6:45 – 8:45pm (except after sharing in worship on a 1st or 3rd Sunday). This is reflected on the monthly calendar. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary. This choir lends its style to but not limited to “contemporary, spirituals and advanced choral selections”. Being able to read music is highly recommended but not mandatory. All participants must be a member of the church.
ST LUKE CHORALE
(ages 21 and up)
Generally rehearses on Tuesdays after the Voices of St Luke from 8:45-9:45. This is an ensemble that is audition based and members are expected to participate on a choral standard that requires music reading, various styles of genres, and a high level of commitment to rehearsing outside of corporate rehearsal. All participants must be a member of the church.
SOUNDS OF ZION
(ages 21 and up)
Generally rehearses every Thursday at 6:45-8:45pm (except after sharing in worship on the 4th Sunday). These dates are reflected on the monthly calendar. Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary. This choir lends its style but not limited to “traditional gospel and metered hymns”. All participants must be a member of the church.
Instrumental ACOLYTES Audio/visual
ZAMAR PRAISE BAND COMBO
Every Sunday Mornings our church is filled with the sounds of worship through the instruments. Whether through our consistent combo band of percussion, organ, bass, and keyboard, or guest instrumentalist, one can expect for God to be praised musically. The band rehearses weekly with the choir as well as separate band rehearsals. Formal training is needed to share in this ministry.
ACOLYTES MINISTRY
The culture of St Luke celebrates the rich history of the biblical liturgy. During many of our services, acolytes participate in ceremonial symbols such as carrying the cross, bible and lighting altar candles. Acolytes at St Luke are generally youth and teens who desire to lead in these capacities. Other duties is reading scriptures, prayers and making morning announcements on Youth Sundays. Preparation / Rehearsals are held as needed.
MEDIA MINISTRY
Our Audio Visual Media Team is responsible for several areas of worship and service aspects. From visually preparing the multi-media presentation on the screens in worship, to videoing, recording and editing services for resale and also our church website and other internet media systems. This team also makes sure that the lighting, sound and music is adjusted to enhance our worship experience. Formal training is helpful in this area. Also volunteers are constantly needed to share responsibilities of this multifaceted technical ministry.
Auxiliary
RIGHTEOUS PRAISE DANCERS
(Adult Liturgical)
This ministry highlights the expressive movement of worshiping our Lord. Generally this group meets every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Before sharing in worship, generally every other month on the 4th Sunday, there are called rehearsals on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Ages 21 and up. Participants must be a member of the church.
LEVITICAL PRAISE
(Mime Ministry)
Using movement and expressive gestures to worship and tell a story, this group is comprised of youth and adults. Generally rehearsals are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month held in the Fellowship Hall. Participants are not required to be a member of the church.
G PHI G
(Jr and Sr Step Teams)
Glory Phi God through the creative art form of stepping. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:30-8:15pm except after sharing in worship on the 2nd Sunday of every other month. Both teams practice at the same time in separate locations of the church. No formal step training is required. Participants are not required to be a member of the church.