From the Choir Loft ….

From the Praise Band...

      The secret of song is the Church’s most distinctive resource, not because music is more powerful than the Word of the Spirit, but because song is a means by which both can become so joyously conjoined – by ALL people of the Lord!

      God has called us to be worshipers.  To glorify God in this way is our chief end, both in this life and in the life to come.  Too easily the pews become seats where spectators sit to enjoy a performance by others.  The Bible knows nothing of such a passive dimension in worshiping God.  Worship involves the entire congregation in performing for the enjoyment of a divine audience.  The pastor and other leaders are there to guide us.  Worship is ours to do, and to do as well as we can!  One key place where all of us become active is in the singing of hymns.

       In preparing for worship, think of our Celebration Hymnal as part of your script.  It helps you to know what you are to say and do in several aspects of the service.  Meditate on each hymn to be sung.  Note the topic at the top of the page (indicating the overall theme) and the Scripture.  Below the hymn appear the names of the author of the words and the composer of the music.  You are voicing some of the most heartfelt praise that was offered by God’s people who preceded you. 

       I wonder if we all realize how central our song is to the release of God’s divine power within, among and through us – the many-membered body of Christ’s living Church.

Our Schedules

During our Christmas Eve Service, December 24th at 7:30 p.m. both Handbell Choirs will be celebrating the birth of our Saviour with the bells playing Christmas Carols to God's honor, glory and praise. Merry Christmas!

See some 2005 Christmas Photos

    The Contemporary Worship Service began in November of 1995.  At that time, contemporary hymns were introduced to the congregation by using CD’s. Shortly thereafter, Aaron Brown and Mike Scanlon began playing instruments along with the CD’s and Alice Scanlon led the congregation in singing.  Eventually the CD’s were replaced with a complete band, which has evolved over the years.  We are thankful for all those whom God has gifted to participate with the praise team over the past decade.  Currently the band consists of:  

• Singers - Alice Scanlon, Wendy Smith

• Bass - Mike Scanlon, Amber Augustyniak

• Guitars - Steve Pavlosky, Ray Smith

• Drummer - Michael Lacey

     During the Worship Service we seek to glorify and praise God, not only through prayer and God’s word, but by lifting up praises to Him through song in a more modern way. 

     It is also our desire to reach the hearts of the younger generation by singing songs that the youth listen to today and can recognize from radio stations like WRBS (95.1 FM) and WGTS (91.9 FM).  We lift up our songs to our Heavenly Father who enjoys not only the traditional hymns of praise but the new contemporary songs of worship as well.

Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet,
   praise Him with the harp and lyre,
   praise Him with tambourine and dancing,
   praise Him with the strings and flute,
   praise Him with the clash of cymbals,
   praise Him with the resounding of cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.          Psalms 150: 3-6 (NIV)
 

~~~~  Youth Handbell Choir  ~~~~
 

With thankful hearts handbells became a reality at Dundalk Presbyterian Church in 1997 through a memorial fund contributed by family, relatives and friends in loving memory of the home-going of Elder Orland De Libera on January 15, 1997.

Our first Handbell Choir

Handbell ringers beginning that same year under the direction of the De Libera dauhters; Bonnie Saul and Denise Kropkowski with Cheri Brown's guidance were Michael Lacey, Dan and Tim Saul, Adam and Amy Kropkowski, Aaron Brown, Christina Jones, adding
at a later date were Andrew Kropkowski, Ronald Saul, Katee, Kasey, and Eddie Mikula, Spencer Kent and Emily Larison, each one of these volunteering their time and talent.

In late October, 2005 a Junior Handbell Choir was started under the direction of Adam Kropkowski and Timothy Saul meeting each Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for practice by Stephanie Cook, Rachel Morgan, Kara Lacey, Spencer and Ellis Kent, Jonathan Burns, and Melissa Smith. Anyone in the sixth grade and up are welcome to join.
                                                                               MDL

Now Forming

Arise
Youth Praise & Worship Team