Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

    --- Philippians 4: 5-6

Music at First United Methodist Church – San Marcos 

Traditional Music at First United Methodist Church – San Marcos

The music at FUMCSM is offered for the glory of God and is meant to be a spiritual enhancement for a more meaningful worship experience.  There are many opportunities for musicians at our church.

The Chancel Choir, the adult choir under the direction of Jody Bagley, is always looking for new members who would be willing to rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 and perform on Sunday mornings at the 11:00 service.  Regular attendance is encouraged but not mandatory!

Sounds of Celebration, the Children’s Choir under the direction of Karen Gish, meets on Wednesday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 in the sanctuary and performs several times a year.  New members are welcome in this group, as well.

The Handbell Group, under the direction of Frances Breihan, rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 and performs once a month for the traditional services.

If you would like to participate in any of these groups or would like your musical talents to be featured, please, contact Jody Bagley, jbagley001@austin.rr.com.

2010 Tentative Choral Anthems and Special Music for Traditional Services (Jan. – April)

January:

Non-changing Songs:

Processional:  Majesty - 176

Gathering Song:  Pass It On - 572  

Prayer Song:   Hymn of Promise - 707

Doxology:  Traditional - 95

Recessional:  To God Be the Glory – 98

3                      Holy Communion

Tate Barber, grandson of Bill and Jean Barber, will be our featured piano soloist.

10                    Our very own, Eric and Jamie Brown, will be featured at the 8:30 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “Spirit of God Descend …” at the 11:00 service.

17                    Our Children’s Choir will be featured at the 11:00 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “People Need the Lord” at the 11:00 service.

24                     The Chancel Choir will present “As the Deer”

31                     Our Handbell Group will be featured at the 8:30 and 11:00 service

The Chancel Choir will present “We Love to Tell the Story”

February – (Black History Month):

Non-changing Songs:

Processional:  Lift Every Voice and Sing - 519

Gathering Song:  Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit - 404

Prayer Song:   Kum Ba Yah - 494

Doxology:  Thank You, Lord – 84

Recessional:   We Shall Overcome - 533

7                      Scout Sunday - Holy Communion

The Chancel Choir will present “Who’ll Be a Witness” at the 11:00 service.

14                    Our very own, Eric and Jamie Brown, will be featured at the 8:30 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “I Must Tell Jesus” at the 11:00 service.

17                    Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00PM – Using your talents

The Chancel Choir will present “Make My Life a Sacrifice” at that service.

21                     The Chancel Choir will present “Nobody Knows” at the 11:00 service.

28                    Our Handbell Group will be featured at the 8:30 and 11:00 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” at the 11:00 service.

March:

Non-changing Songs:

Processional:  All Glory, Laud and Honor – 280 - 1,2,4,3 each week

Gathering Song:  The Lord of the Dance  - 261 Refrain  

Prayer Song:   Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross - 301

Doxology:  Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above – 126 v. 1

Recessional:  Hosanna, Loud Hosanna – 278 verse 3

7                      Holy Communion

The Chancel Choir will present “View from the Upper Room” at the 11:00 service.

14                    Our very own, Eric and Jamie Brown, will be featured at the 8:30 and the 11:00 services.

21                     The Chancel Choir will present “Wounded Dove” at the 11:00 service.

28                    Palm Sunday - Our Children’s Choir will be featured at the 8:30 and 11:00 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “Sing a Loud Hosanna” at the 11:00 service.

April:

Non-changing songs:

Processional:  Easter People Raise Your Voices - 304

Gathering Song:  Up from the Grave he Arose – 322 Refrain  

Prayer Song:   Because He Lives – 364 Refrain

Doxology:  He Lives 310 Refrain

Recessional:  Pues Si Vivimos – 356 v1 in Spanish & then English

1                      Maundy Thursday

The Chancel Choir will present “Shalom” at that service.

2                      Good Friday

                        Chancel Choir will present “Calvary Invitation” & “O, Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done”

4                      Easter Sunday

The Chancel Choir will present “He is Not Here” & “Now, O Death Where is Thy Sting?”. 

11                   Our Handbell group will be featured at the 8:30 and 11:00 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “A Canticle of Praise” at the 11:00 service.

18                   Our very own, Eric and Jamie Brown, will be featured at the 8:30 service.

The Chancel Choir will present “In Christ alone” at the 11:00 service.

25                    The Chancel Choir will present “Lord of the Morning” at the 11:00 service.

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