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Becky Degan - Worship and music director |
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 Becky Degan came on staff as part-time Worship and Music Director in January 2006. Becky graduated from Elizabethtown College (Pa.) with a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. For the past five years, she has been working as a music therapist for children. Previously she served as a Youth Pastor in the United Methodist Church and as a volunteer choir director and music leader at numerous other churches. She and her husband perform original music for children at local venues and have released two CD's of original children's music.
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The Adult Choir practices seasonally for the Sunday morning Thanksgiving service and the Christmas and Easter music programs. Becky Degan is the choir's Director. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to join the choir. |
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Acappella hymn singing is a rich and important part of our worship together as a community of faith. Because we recognize that people prefer to worship God in a variety of ways, our worship services also include singing accompanied by a numerous instruments - keyboards, drums, guitar, cello, flute, violin, etc.
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Music for Children and Youth |
Singing is an integral part of our programming for young people. Children enjoy singing in their Sunday School classes. During KIDS Church, which is held every other Sunday for children in kindergarten through grade five, the children learn to play bells and sing both favorite hymns and contemporary choruses. “In recent years, the children have performed several musicals including Down by the Creekbank in 2005 and Back to the Heart of Christmas in 2006. Jr MYF are invited to participate in our Boomwhacker Ensemble, which performs in worship services several times a year.”
Teens who participate in MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) also enjoy singing together at their weekly Bible studies and on weekend retreats. Young people are regularly encouraged to use their vocal and instrumental gifts in providing music for worship throughout the year. |
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Our adult Bell Choir practices seasonally for performing at the annual Christmas and Easter music programs. Anita Beidler is the Bell Choir Director. The Bell Choir is open to adults and teens who can read music. |
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The Forest Hills Men's Ensemble is a select group of men that practice and sing together regularly. They sing primarily for Sunday morning worship services, at benefit concerts, and for special celebrations.
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