Returning singer? New singer? Know a singer? Tell a singer! It’s an exciting time in our Music Ministry! After the time of absence during COVID, followed by a reduced number of singers who were able to return, we are relaunching the Chancel Choir. Is it time for YOU be a part of this church ministry? Our annual retreat is where it begins. It’s a time to renew friendships, welcome new singers, brush up our singing skills, and...
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The Music and Arts Ministry announces the formal retirement of our church organist, Bonnie Few Walker. Bonnie’s last Sunday “on the bench” will be July 4th in our 10:30 am worship service. A reception in Bonnie’s honor will be held in the church’s Frank Ealand Hall, following the service. We are deeply indebted to Bonnie for her many years of service, talent, dedication, commitment to excellence, and...
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“Journey to the Cross” Excerpts from HOLY WEEK and the STATIONS OF THE CROSS An ancient spiritual practice to dramatize the Passion of Jesus Christ, brought to life through art Each year during Holy Week, the Music and Arts Ministry presents a “gallery walk” of the Stations of the Cross. The Ministry is pleased to announce that the “Journey to the Cross” in-person exhibition is open in 2021. ...
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In lieu of our annual Christmas cantata, the Music Ministry will present “A Garland of Carols.” This worship service of music and scripture will be held on Sunday, December 13th, at 10:30 am in our Sanctuary. The service will be presented by the Wesley Ringers handbells, organist Bonnie Few Walker, and musicians from Stephen F. Austin State University (strings ensemble and brass quintet). Music, scriptures, and narration to prepare...
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A Message from Pastor Drew Weber Hello, friends! We continue to worship a mighty and loving God who will see us through this recent challenge that the COVID19 has thrown our way. I have made a decision to do something I would normally only do in light of a massive hurricane headed our way. For the foreseeable, worship will remain online at 10:30 am, either via Facebook Live or our web page: www.fumcjasper.org. All meetings and...
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FUMC JASPER MUSIC MINISTRY: The Music Ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Jasper is seeking to commission (have a piece of music composed for a special purpose) a choral anthem to honor the life and ministry of our former Director of Music & Arts, Martin Jones. It is our desire to commission this work from one of the most respected names in church music, Mary McDonald. (marymcdonaldmusic.com)...
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