Music Ministry
Welcome
Whether you are a musician looking to serve the church in an exciting and dynamic music ministry or just enjoy attending our Fine Arts Concert Series, we hope that you feel right at home here at New Life in Christ Church. If you would like to learn more about joining our music ministries, please reach out.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Contact Us
David Bellows,
Director of Music Ministries
Email: david@newlifeforall.church
Phone: (941) 639-3842, ext. 229
Ensembles
The Chancel Choir sings at the 11:00 AM service on Sunday mornings. This group rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays at 6:30 PM and before the service Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM. Beyond offering beautiful choral music on Sunday mornings, the choir also performs choral concerts. The Choir is open to everyone. Please contact, David Bellows, Director of Music Ministries, if you would like to join this group. David’s email: david@newlifeforall.church
The Chancel Ringers plays September to May once a month at the 11:00 AM services. This advanced handbell group rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Life Center. There are two requirements to join this group – the ability to read music and director’s discretion. Please contact David Bellows, Director of Music Ministries, if you would like to join this group. David’s email: david@newlifeforall.church
The Praise Team serves in worship during our 9:15 AM Contemporary service. Our team enjoys leading our contemporary service in worship music from various artists, such as Bethel, Elevation Worship, Desperation Band, Lauren Daigle, Rend Collective, Israel Houghton, Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong and more. Our team of talented musicians help establish and lead us into an atmosphere of worship every Sunday. We are currently looking for musicians to help enhance our band.
Fine Arts at First Concert Series
This program is now finished for the season. Please check back in October, 2022.
Our Music Staff
David Bellows
Director of Music Ministries
David began his formal music education at Hope College, where he earned a Bachelors in Organ Performance, studying with Huw Lewis. David received a Masters in Organ Literature and Performance at the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with Hans Davidsson. He has also studied organ with Thomas Bara, Jonathan Biggers, and Todd Wilson. David is deeply interested in all aspects of the organ and choral music.
In his spare time, David enjoys perusing iTunes in search of new music to suit his eclectic tastes, finding new trails to bike down, going to the beach and drinking strong coffee.