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 9:15 AM service on Sunday mornings. This group rehearses in the Sanctuary on Thursdays at 6:00 PM and before the service Sunday mornings at 8:45 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 play from September to May once a month at the 9:15 AM services. This advanced handbell group rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM in the Life Center. There are two requirements to join this group – the ability to read music and the 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 10:45 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.

Hymnal Dedication

Dedicate a new hymnal in memory or in honor of loved ones for a suggested donation of $35 each. Each hymnal will have a nameplate with the name of the person who is being honored or remembered as well as the name of the donor (if you so desire). Please complete a separate form for each hymnal you would like to donate in memory/honor.

HYMNAL DEDICATION FORM

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.

Rehearsal Calendar

Sunday

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Friday

Saturday

1Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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7Chancel Ringers Rehearsal

8Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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14Chancel Ringers Rehearsal

15Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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21Chancel Ringers Rehearsal

22Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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28Chancel Ringers Rehearsal

29Chancel Choir Rehearsal

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