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Music Ministry
Christine Loy, Newhopeworship.org/music
Why Worship Choir?
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We are blessed to have a Worship Choir at New Hope. In a culture where many church choirs are fading away, we strive to build a choir where everyone is welcome to sing (not just a few), a repertoire that includes a variety of music styles, and a faith that flourishes in praising the Lord. We intentionally keep our Worship Choir vibrant and growing for several reasons:
The Worship Choir allows many people to serve the Lord with their gifts and talents of music and song, not just a chosen few.
The Worship Choir functions just like a discipleship small group. Because we meet regularly, sing, pray, and discuss the scripture in our repertoire and make lasting friendships that endure for years and years, we are growing in our faith together.
The Worship Choir models and inspires congregational singing.
The Worship Choir encourages and promotes intergenerational worship.
There are so many benefits to joining the Worship Choir. According to the latest Chorus Impact study, commissioned in 2018 by Chorus America, more than 54 million adults and children sing in choral groups in America today. The report also states that adults who sing in choruses report significant personal benefits, including feeling less lonely and more connected to others. The list of benefits goes on and on. (https://chorusamerica.org/resource/chorus-impact-studysinging-lifetime)
Singing together has added health benefits as it relieves stress and releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine for mental well-being. Singing is life-giving. Most importantly, singing helps foster your spiritual wellness while worshipping Jesus. What could be better for you?
When asked, 99.9% of our choir members will tell you they are wholly refreshed and encouraged by the LORD when leaving most choir rehearsals. Especially after a stressful day!
So, if you sang in a choir back in the day (high school or college) or have never sung in a choir but it’s on your bucket list, take advantage of this opportunity to serve the Lord in this group. Our Worship Choir is open to anyone High School age or older. If you are a singer – we need you! If you are a beginner, we will teach you all you need to know about singing and music. Childcare is available, and we are friendly to complex schedules.
New Hope’s Worship Choir is a wonderful and unique experience to be a part of. Come, see for yourself. See you in the loft!
Generations Choir & Worship Night – an incredible weekend
The highlight of our Winter was February’s Worship Night & Generations Choir Weekend! It was joyful, meaningful, and spirit-led. We had 54 singers, over 120 in the pews, the Mighty Organ, Rob on the fiddle, solos by Mark Dean & Christine Loy, an acoustic guitar set, and the Worship Band's finest. We heard the testimony of God’s goodness and spent time in prayer. Our young children sang (and danced, if you caught that!), and our Youth belted their praise to Jesus. All in all, our mouths were filled with praise to the glory of God's name! We are grateful to the Lord, Jesus Christ, for pouring His Spirit into our hearts that night in a tangible and transforming way. Amen.


