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Chancel Choir Email Update Archive ~ 2011:
April - June

 

Chancel Choir Update 7/5: News / Cares and Concerns
Last Call For Dinner Thursday At Big Bear Grill
The traveling summer dinners will make a stop at the Big Bear Grill in Wildwood this Thursday night, July 7. If you'd like to join us, reply to this email or call Sandy Ford at 636-227-5749 by noon Wednesday, July 6. It is important that we know in advance if you are coming and call if you are unable to attend. The Big Bear Grill is at 16524 Manchester Road a mile or so west of Clarkson in front of the Schnuck's Store in the same building with St. Louis Bread Company. The food is excellent there. Here a link to a map: http://bigbeargrill.com/location.htm
We had 46 choir friends join us last night at the Corner Pub in Chesterfield. Food and service as great. Former Alto Jodie Pounds' husband is the manager there.

Summer Choir In The Loft This Sunday
Join us in the loft this Sunday at the 10:50 a.m. worship service when the "pickup" summer choir sings. Report to the Music room at 10:20 a.m. for a quick warmup. Bring a friend or prospective choir member with you. The summer choir will also sing on July 17, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14.

Centenary Work Day This Saturday; More Volunteers Needed
The work day at Centenary UMC will be this Saturday. This ia work event to rearrange furniture and organize the canned/dry goods in the pantry and rearrange furniture for the Bridge homeless food program. According to Chancel Choir outreach director Joan Lemen, “We still need at least 10 volunteers. The plan is to carpool from church at 9 a.m. and hope to return no later than 4 p.m. I will organize a picnic lunch.” Contact her at joanlemen4@gmail.com

More Help Needed For VBS Meal Service
More help is needed to serve meals for Vacation Bible School. The choir has been asked to serve meals on Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20. We have only 27 people who volunteered to help with meals. Last year we had 60. Organizer Diane Lawrence says: “I think we can do the job, but a few more helpers wouldn't hurt. We really don't have any cooking -- just setting up, serving and cleaning up. Shifts are 1 1/2 hours, between 3:30 and 7 p.m. and the attire is blue Faith in Action shirts.” If you’d like to help and haven’t signed up yet, call or email Diane at 636-391-6435 or dslmath@aol.com.

Cares and Concerns
It is with sadness we report the death of Faletia Blives, grandmother of Soprano Shannon Meriwether. She died Sunday (7/3) at the age of 94. A memorial service will be held at MUMC next week.

Chancel Choir Update 6/27: News / Cares and Concerns
Join Us Thursday at the Corner Pub & Grill in Ellisville
We're moving the Thursday dinner -- same restaurant, just a different location. The traveling summer dinners will make a stop Thursday at the Corner Bar & Grill at Clayton and Clarkson Roads in front of the old Straub's store. (Same restaurant and same menu, but note the new location from the last announcement.) Join us in the private room for great food at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30. We'll need your reservation by noon, Wednesday, June 29. Either reply to this email or call 636-227-5749.

Centenary's Bridge Food Program Needs Our Help
Centenary needs our help. The installation of the new freezer/refrigerator in the kitchen of the Bridge homeless food program there is complete. Alan, the chef, needs 10-12 people to help reorganize the dry goods and canned goods in the pantry on Saturday, July 2. Since no meals are served on Saturday, volunteers can work all day to get this done. If you’d like to help, please contact the Chancel Choir’s director of outreach, Alto Joan Lemen, at joanlemen4@gmail.com

Cares and Concerns
Tenor Wes Sailer's wife, Ima, is recovering at home surgery to replace her left knee. "Wes says she is doing well and the cards and calls have been appreciated." Her new knee was installed by the choir's orthopedic surgeon, Bruce Jones, husband of Soprano Jo Ann Jones. The Sailer's address is 556 Wetherby Terr. Dr., Ballwin, MO 63021.

Chancel Choir Update 6/24: News /Cares and Concerns
The traveling summer dinners will make a stop next Thursday at the Corner Bar & Grill at Daugherty Ferry and Big Bend. Join us in the private room for great food at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30. We'll need your reservation by noon, Wednesday, June 29. Either reply to this email or call 636-227-5749. A total of 36 of your choir friends enjoyed great Mexican food last night at Vallarta in Wildwood. Maybe we'll see you next week.

Centenary's Bridge Food Program Needs Our Help
Centenary needs our help. The installation of the new freezer/refrigerator in the kitchen of the Bridge homeless food program there is complete. Alan, the chef, needs 10-12 people to help reorganize the dry goods and canned goods in the pantry on Saturday, July 2. Since no meals are served on Saturday, volunteers can work all day to get this done. If you’d like to help, please contact the Chancel Choir’s director of outreach, Alto Joan Lemen, at joanlemen4@gmail.com

Summer Music Opportunity
Bass Joe Elstner’s classic rock band, The Decades, is playing two upcoming events. First from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, at New Ballwin Park. It's part of Ballwin's Summer Concert Series. To get there, go west on Manchester Road to New Ballwin Road then go left about a quarter mile. On Saturday, July 16, the band will play in South County at Joujin, a club at 7321 S. Lindbergh, from 8 until midnight. Joujin is just west of LeMay Ferry on Lindbergh. To check out the band, go to its new website: ,http://thedecades.wordpress.com.

Cares and Concerns
Bass Wes Sailer's wife, Ima, is recovering from hip replacement surgery earlier this week at St. Luke's Hospital.

Chancel Choir Update 6/21: News
Last Call For Dinner at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
We'll need your reservation by noon tomorrow for dinner the Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Wildwood Thursday night. Join us at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday, June 23 at Vallarta for great food and fun. We'll need your reservation by noon tomorrow, June 22. Either reply to this email or call 636-227-5749. Directions to Vallarta: West on Manchester Road to traffic light for Old Manchester Road/Westglen Farms Dr., turn right (north) and go up the hill, then turn left into the mall. Vallarta is on the left.

Help Needed For Fran and Mac McMillian This Saturday
The Faith In Action team's plan to paint a large fence for Fran and Mac McMillian last Saturday was a rain out. They had several volunteers last week but some can't make it this week, but still could use a couple more. The fence will be painted this Saturday, June 25. If you would like to help with the project for a member of our choir, please respond to Susan Hora at: cusaglass@hotmail.com

The Bridge at Centenary Needs Help With a Survey
The Bridge program to serve the homeless at Centenary UMC downtown, is in need of 5 or more people to help tomorrow (6/22) to conduct its annual survey of guests. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. until noon to interact with guests by asking questions from the survey and writing down their responses. If you are able to help, please contact Bethany at volcoordinator@bridgestl.org or call 314-421-3136.

Summer Choir Singing Opportunity
Afraid your vocal chords might get flabby during the summer? If that fear comes from not singing, there will be a summer choir in the loft on four Sundays. Join us on July 10, July 17, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. Just show up in the Music Room at 10:20 a.m. on those morning for warm up. And bring a friend along to experience life in the loft. Best seat in church.

Chancel Choir Update 6/17: News
Dinner Next Week at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
About 30 of your choir friends had a great time chowing down on barbecue at Bandanna's last night. Next stop is Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Wildwood. This is a great Mexican place just across Manchester Road from Big Bear Grill (another favorite). Join us at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday, June 23 at Vallarta for great food and fun. We'll need your reservation by noon on Wednesday, June 22. Either reply to this email or call 636-227-5749. Directions to Vallarta: West on Manchester Road to Old Manchester Road, turn right (north) and go up the hill, then turn left into the mall. Vallarta is on the left.

Rehearsals Resume on Aug. 25
Rehearsals for the fall season resume a week earlier than originally planned. We'll get back to business on Thursday, Aug. 25, preparing for the concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy. We'll be joined by the St. Louis Symphony's In Unison Chorus for the concert on Sunday, Sept, 11 in our Sanctuary.

Chancel Choir Fall Retreat at Powell Hall
The choir's annual fall retreat will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25. Retreat activities will be held both at the church and at Powell Hall. More details coming this fall.

Summer Potluck Set For Aug. 20
Our annual summer (back to business) pot luck will be on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the home of Soprano Gary Halls. Details and directions will follow.

Chancel Choir Update 6/14: News / Cares and Concerns
Last Call For Thursday Dinner
If you'd like to join us for dinner this Thursday at Bandanna's Barbecue, we need your reservation by noon tomorrow, Wednesday (6/15). Please reply to this email or call 636-227-5749 and let us know you're coming. We'll meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Bandanna's on Manchester Road just west of Weidman Road for some great barbecue. See you then.

Photos of Concert
Photos of the Concert of Love have been posted on the Chancel Choir's Facebook page. If you are on Facebook, go to MUMC Chancel Choir and "like" the page. If you are not on Facebook, you can still look at the photos by clicking on this link and then clicking on the pictures: http://tinyurl.com/3f5sho2 The concert photos were taken by Chuck Gilpin.

Cares and Concerns
Tenor Andy Miller underwent sinus surgery this morning at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Chancel Choir Update 6/13: Important News
Summer Dinner This Week Moved to Bandanna's
Restrictive group policies at Pasta House in Manchester has resulted in a change of location for this Thursday's summer dinner. We will eat at Bandanna's in Manchester, just east of Highway 141 on Manchester Road. After assurances that our group would be accommodated at the new Pasta House in Manchester, the social director met with the restaurant's manager last night to learn the following: a deposit would be required to use the private room; we could not be seated in the main dining room; no ordering off the menu, only a preset buffet would be served; the cost per person for the meal, beverage, tip and tax would be well over $20, too much for the pasta meal. There was no room for negotiation, so we said no. To keep our summer dinners simple and affordable, we never pay a deposit and prefer to order from the menu. Although there are some places that won't deal with a group of 40 at dinner, most restaurants are happy to have the business. We have taken our group to the Pasta House in Ellisville a few times over the years and never had a problem. So, the manager at Bandanna's is thrilled that we will dine there this week. We've always had a good experience at Bandanna's -- excellent food and service. We'll be at tables in the dinning room and order off the menu, no problem. If you've already signed up this week, we'll see you at 6:30 at Bandanna's. If not, we need to know you are joining us. Reply to this email or call 636-227-5749 by noon on Wednesday, June 15.

Robes Will Be Cleaned and Repaired This Summer
If you've noticed a little nagging problem with your robe, now is the time to let our Melissa Larsen, our wardrobe director, know. Usual problem areas are the Velcro on sleeves, the neck hook, and the zipper. If any of these areas need repair, let Melissa know. She will make repairs this summer. Send her a note at malarsen17@aol.com

Help Needed For Fran and Mac McMillian
The Faith In Action team planning the project to paint a large fence for Fran and Mac McMillian had several volunteers after the last email update, but still could use a couple more. The fence will be painted this Saturday, June 18. If you would like to help with the project for a member of our choir, please respond to Susan Hora at: cusaglass@hotmail.com

What A Party -- What A Party
The Chancel Choir's annual spring party Saturday was a pleasant evening for those attending. Besides outstanding food this year and great conversation, the weather was perfect. Kevin gave his annual state of the choir speech and reviewed plans and changes for next year. Among the news was the announcement that rehearsals will start a week earlier than previously planned on Thursday, Aug. 25, to prepare for the Sept. 11 Tenth Anniversary concert. Kevin also reported that proceeds from our concert last week will total about $7,000. Choir policy calls for 10 percent of the net profit from our fund raising efforts to be donated to the church leaving more than $6,000 from the concert for our scholarships and community outreach. Attendance at this year's spring party was notably below average. If you weren't there, we missed you and hope attendance will be better for the fall kickoff party. A few photos of the event appear below and a complete set is posted on the MUMC Chancel Choir Facebook page.

Chancel Choir Update 6/10: News
Chancel Choir sings for both the 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship services this Sunday. Call time is 9 a.m. in the Music Room Wear a combination of black and red for this Sunday.

Summer Dinner at Pasta House Next Week
Many of your choir friends enjoyed a relaxing meal at Applebee's last night as we kicked off the traveling summer dinners. Next week, we'll make a stop at the new Pasta House in Manchester. Join us at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday, June 16, at the Pasta House on Manchester Road just east of Highway 141. We'll have a private room, so we'll need to know if you are coming. Reply to this email or call Sandy Ford at 636-227-5749 by noon next Wednesday, June 15.

Help Needed For Fran and Mac McMillian
One of the Neighbor in Need projects for Faith In Action day on May 1 was painting a large fence for Fran and Mac McMillian. The group had it all planned, but because of the wet weather, the project was canceled. Susan Hora, the project coordinator, is asking if there are members in the Chancel Choir who would be willing to provide the labor. “I have established two possible dates with Mac -- either June 18 or June 25, both Saturdays. I can get two people, but another eight would be great so that we can get the job done in a morning,” Susan says. If you would like to help with the project for a member of our choir, please respond to Susan Hora at: cusaglass@hotmail.com

Concert of Love Recordings
A digital recording was made of Sunday night's concert and CDs will be available to the choir. If you did not sign up for one, please reply to this email. They are $10 each.

Spring Chancel Choir Party This Saturday
It's the annual end of spring Chancel Choir party at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 11, at the home of Tenor Tim Zink and Laurie Holcomb at 2236 Whitby Road just off Clarkson Road north of Clayton Road. A map is included below. As usual, we'll depend on your culinary skills for dinner at the party. Bring something to share and a beverage of your choice. The Zink's have a large back yard and patio. See you Saturday night.

Directions to Tim Zink's House and the Party Saturday Night
The Zink/Holcomb house is at 2236 Whitby Road in the Westhampton Subdivision in Clarkson Valley. The two entrances to Westhampton are both off of Clarkson Road.

>From the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson, go north (towards Chesterfield Mall). The Westhampton Subdivision is the second subdivision on your right. The street name is Kettington. Turn right on Kettington. Drive to the first stop sign and make a left on to Whitby. Tim's house is the third house on the right facing Whitby.

From Kehrs Mill and Clarkson, drive south towards Manchester Road. The second entrance to Westhampton is the third left hand turn. Turn left on Trowbridge. Follow Trowbridge and when it makes a right turn, the street becomes Whitby. Tim's house is the fourth house facing Whitby on your left.

Tim's says they try to park on just one side of the street so that traffic can get through. Park on the same side as the house is on, please. Tim's home phone number is 636-230-9017 and his cell phone number is 314-566-6340.

Chancel Choir Update 6/7: Important News
Last Call For Summer Dinner This Thursday
The manager at Applebee's is waiting for us and we need your reservation now. This is the first of this summer's traveling dinners at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at Applebee's in Ballwin. If you'd like to join us, please reply to this email or give Sandy Ford a call at 636-227-5749 by noon tomorrow (Wednesday). Applebee's is participating in Dine Out for the Cure for the Komen Foundation on Thursday so wear something pink. Our choir social director has some interesting dining stops planned this summer and we hope you can join us. If you've never been to a summer dinner, no problem, just let us know you're coming.

Choir Sings For Two Services Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing for both the 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship services this Sunday. Call time is 9:00 a.m. in the Music Room. This the last Sunday in the loft this season.

Concert of Love Recordings
A digital recording was made of Sunday night's concert and CDs will be available to the choir. If you did not sign up for one, please reply to this email. They are $10 each.

Peanut Butter Outpouring
Thanks to your generosity, a total of 83 jars of peanut butter was delivered to The Bridge homeless meal program yesterday. Chancel Choir outreach coordinator Joan Lemen says this was "truly a generous outpouring" and thanks everyone who brought a jar.

Spring Chancel Choir Party This Saturday
It's the annual end of spring Chancel Choir party at 5:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 11, at the home of Tenor Tim Zink and Laurie Holcomb at 2236 Whitby Road just off Clarkson Road north of Clayton Road. A map is included below. As usual, we'll depend on your culinary skills for dinner at the party. Bring something to share and a beverage of your choice. The Zink's have a large back yard and patio. See you Saturday night.

Directions to Tim Zink's House and the Party Saturday Night
The Zink/Holcomb house is at 2236 Whitby Road in the Westhampton Subdivision in Clarkson Valley. The two entrances to Westhampton are both off of Clarkson Road.

>From the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson, go north (towards Chesterfield Mall). The Westhampton Subdivision is the second subdivision on your right. The street name is Kettington. Turn right on Kettington. Drive to the first stop sign and make a left on to Whitby. Tim's house is the third house on the right facing Whitby.

From Kehrs Mill and Clarkson, drive south towards Manchester Road. The second entrance to Westhampton is the third left hand turn. Turn left on Trowbridge. Follow Trowbridge and when it makes a right turn, the street becomes Whitby. Tim's house is the fourth house facing Whitby on your left.

Tim's says they try to park on just one side of the street so that traffic can get through. Park on the same side as the house is on, please. Tim's home phone number is 636-230-9017 and his cell phone number is 314-566-6340.

Chancel Choir Update 6/3: News
We sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:25 a.m. in the Music Room.

Rehearsal Saturday Morning
The final rehearsal for our Sunday concert will be tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. until noon in the Sanctuary.

Sunday Concert
Our Sunday concert begins at 7 p.m. Call time is 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. We will wear choir robes. Please no perfume, cologne or after shave.

Sunday Concert Recordings
Our concert on Sunday will be recorded and CDs will be available. A signup sheet will be available in the Music Room on Sunday. CDs are $10. This should be an amazing recording featuring the largest orchestra we've had playing for us in our church, new orchestrations never heard before, and some of our greatest "hits".

Faure Requiem Recordings
If you have not picked up your Faure Requiem CD or have not paid me yet, please look me up on Sunday.

Chancel Choir Summer Dinners
The first of this summer season's traveling dinners will be next Thursday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Applebee's in Ballwin. As in the past, we need to know if you are joining us. Please reply to this email or give Sandy Ford a call at 636-227-5749 by noon next Wednesday, June 8. Our choir social director has some interesting dining stops planned this summer and we hope you can join us. If you've never been to a summer dinner, no problem, just give us know you're coming.

Peanut Butter Needed for The Bridge
Thanks to all those who brought peanut butter last night for The Bridge meal program for the homeless at Centenary United Methodist Church. We still can use more. A collection box will be available both on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Chancel Choir Update 6/1: Special Request
The Bridge meal program for the homeless at Centenary United Methodist Church has asked for our help. Alto Joan Lemen, the choir's missions director, reports the Bridge has made a special request for peanut butter. Joan is asking for as many choir members as possible to bring containers of peanut butter with them to rehearsal tomorrow night. A collection box for the peanut butter will be available in the Narthex when you arrive.

Chancel Choir Update 6/1: News
Big rehearsal with orchestra tomorrow night. We'll begin at 7:30 in the Sanctuary. Have your music in order. Refreshments with the orchestra following.
Music order for concert:
Hallelujah, The Perfect Love, For the Beauty of the Earth, And the Father Will Dance, The Prayer, Jubilant Song, When I survey, Thou Gracious God, River In Judea, I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, Festive Praise, When The Saints, Saints Bound for Heaven.

Concert Schedule and Music Order
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal (last rehearsal of the season)
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m. -- Concert of Love (Chancel Choir's annual fund raising event)

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

End of Season Schedule
Thursday June 9, 6:30 p.m. -- First summer dinner, Applebee's in Ballwin
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. -- Spring Choir Party (potluck) at the home of Tim Zink
Sunday, June 12 -- Pentecost Celebration, choir sings for both 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. services (last day of regular choir season)

Robe Repairs
If your robe needs repair of any kind, please send an email note to the choir’s wardrobe director, Melissa Larsen at malarsen17@aol.com Repairs and zipper replacements will be completed during the summer.

Chancel Choir Summer Dinners
Yes, we're back on the restaurant circuit this summer. No Thursday night withdrawal for us. You can still see your choir friends every week during the summer. Our traveling summer dinners are managed by Chancel Choir Social Director Sandy Ford. Each week we take a group to different restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. It's open to everyone. The first dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9. We always start the summer at Applebee's in Ballwin, then wait until you see where she has stops planned for this year.

Vote Tomorrow On Chancel Choir Officer Slate For 2011-2012
We'll vote on next year's slate of choir officers at rehearsal tomorrow night. Each year in May, the incoming Chancel Choir president recruits a list of choir officer nominees who have agreed to serve for the following year. The slate is presented to the choir and at the following rehearsal, the choir votes its approval of the slate of new officers. Below is the list of next year's proposed officers and a list of some of the appointed positions in the choir. The section representatives are elected positions and provide representation on behalf of their sections at choir officer meetings. The section managers are appointed and serve in the role of main contact person for each section for attendance, new members, collections, signups and other duties determined by the director.

Elected Officers
Joe McMillen, president
Sarah Brueggeman, vice president/president elect
Kristie Whitney, attendance secretary
Donna Biolchini, recording secretary
Tom Lawrence, treasurer
Steve Nicholson, assistant treasurer
Sarah McMillen, soprano representative
Karen Abney, alto representative
Bob Klebe, tenor respresentative
Art Lemley, bass representations

Appointed Positions
Jacque Rocchio, soprano section manager
Mary Merkle, alto section manager
Chris Kennedy, tenor section manager
Moe Parisien, bass section manager
Diane Bunton, activities director
Joan Lemen, missions coordinator
Gary Ford, communications/social media
Diane Lawrence, past president
Sandy Ford, social director
Melissa Larsen, wardrobe director
Ramona Schroeder, security
Carol Duggin, security assistant
Librarians -- Harriet Kettenhofen, Rose Carlisle, Carolyn Andrews, Joan Beach, Janie Walker, Jean Lange, Pat Jennings, Dean Wilson


Chancel Choir Update 5/27: News
Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:25 a.m. Anthem: For The Beauty

Concert Schedule and Music Order
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal (last rehearsal of the season)
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m. -- Concert of Love (Chancel Choir's annual fund raising event)

Music order for concert:
Hallelujah, The Perfect Love, For the Beauty of the Earth, And the Father Will Dance, The Prayer, Jubilant Song, When I survey, Thou Gracious God, River In Judea, I Want Jesus to Walk with Me, Festive Praise, When The Saints, Saints Bound for Heaven.

End of Season Schedule
Thursday June 9, 6:30 p.m. -- First summer dinner, Applebee's in Ballwin
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. -- Spring Choir Party (potluck) at the home of Tim Zink
Sunday, June 12 -- Pentecost Celebration, choir sings for both 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. services (last day of regular choir season)

Robe Repairs
If your robe needs repair of any kind, please send an email note to the choir’s wardrobe director, Melissa Larsen at malarsen17@aol.com Repairs and zipper replacements will be completed during the summer.

Chancel Choir Summer Dinners
Yes, we're back on the restaurant circuit this summer. No Thursday night withdrawal for us. You can still see your choir friends every week during the summer. Our traveling summer dinners are managed by Chancel Choir Social Director Sandy Ford. Each week we take a group to different restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. It's open to everyone. The first dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9. We always start the summer at Applebee's in Ballwin, then wait until you see where she has stops planned for this year.

Chancel Choir on Facebook
The Chancel Choir now has a Facebook page. It's located at MUMC Chancel Choir. Find the page, "like" it, and then invite your friends to like it too by clicking the share with others link. That way we can promote choir events and concerts.

Chancel Choir Officer Slate For 2011-2012
Each year in May, the incoming Chancel Choir president recruits a list of choir officer nominees who have agreed to serve for the following year. The slate is presented to the choir and at the following rehearsal, the choir votes its approval of the slate of new officers. Below is the list of next year's proposed officers and a list of some of the appointed positions in the choir. The section representatives are elected positions and provide representation on behalf of their sections at choir officer meetings. The section managers are appointed and serve in the role of main contact person for each section for attendance, new members, collections, signups and other duties determined by the director.

Elected Officers
Joe McMillen, president
Sarah Brueggeman, vice president/president elect
Kristie Whitney, attendance secretary
Donna Biolchini, recording secretary
Tom Lawrence, treasurer
Steve Nicholson, assistant treasurer
Sarah McMillen, soprano representative
Karen Abney, alto representative
Bob Klebe, tenor respresentative
Art Lemley, bass representations

Appointed Positions
Jacque Rocchio, soprano section manager
Mary Merkle, alto section manager
Chris Kennedy, tenor section manager
Moe Parisien, bass section manager
Diane Bunton, activities director
Joan Lemen, missions coordinator
Gary Ford, communications/social media
Diane Lawrence, past president
Sandy Ford, social director
Melissa Larsen, wardrobe director
Ramona Schroeder, security
Carol Duggin, security assistant
Librarians -- Harriet Kettenhofen, Rose Carlisle, Carolyn Andrews, Joan Beach, Jean Lange, Pat Jennings, Dean Wilson

Chancel Choir Update 5/25: News
Regular rehearsal tomorrow night. We're preparing for the June 5 fund raiser. It's important that you be there.

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Faure Recordings
Please pick up or pay for your CD of the Faure Requiem concert this week.

Calendar
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal (last rehearsal of the season)
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m. -- Concert of Love (Chancel Choir's annual fund raising event)
Thursday June 9, 6:30 p.m. -- First summer dinner, Applebee's in Ballwin
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. -- Spring Choir Party (potluck) at the home of Tim Zink
Sunday, June 12 -- Pentecost Celebration, choir sings for both 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. services (last day of regular choir season)

Concert of Love Fund Raiser Marketing Materials
Attached is a poster in PDF format you can use to promote the June 5 Concert of Love fund raiser. Crank up your color printer and put them up anywhere you can. The poster is also included below as a jpg graphics file to include in emails and on your Facebook wall. If you're on Facebook, an invitation for the concert was posted last week. Please share with all of your Friends. You can also find the invitation on the Chancel Choir's Facebook page. We'll be competing for many other events and activities in early June, so it's important we get the word out and sell as many tickets as we can. This is our only fund raiser for the year to pay for our ongoing scholarships.

Chancel Choir Update 5/20: News
Chancel choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Warm up in the Music Room at 10:25 a.m.

Missing Music
The following people have not yet turned in their spring music packet: Mike Latimer, Debbie Wadsworth, Tara Sintek, Donna LaMarca, Pam Silverio and Rene Feldkamp.

Help Need With Bible School Dinners
The chancel choir has volunteered to help with the dinners for Vacation Bible School on Tuesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 20. The work mainly will be setting up tables and food and helping serve. "Cooking" will be minimal this year. Dinner is from 5 until 6 p.m. Last year we had overlapping shifts beginning an hour before and ending an hour later for clean up. There is a sign up list on the counter in the Music Room. We need your help and this is a great way to serve the congregation and have fun visiting with choir friends at the same time.

New York Trip Payments
The next $300 payment for the New York trip this fall is due on May 29. Please bring your payment to Thursday rehearsals on either May 26 or June 2. The trip treasurer will not be available on Sundays.

Welcome New Members
We have two new members in choir this spring. I have information on our new soprano and will get information on our new tenor as soon as I can. Emily Snodgrass joined the soprano section a few weeks ago. She may look familiar because she was a member of the youth choir for six years before graduating from Marquette High School in 2003.

Calendar
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal (last rehearsal of the season)
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m. -- Concert of Love (Chancel Choir's annual fund raising event)
Thursday June 9, 6:30 p.m. -- First summer dinner, Applebee's in Ballwin
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. -- Spring Choir Party (potluck) at the home of Tim Zink
Sunday, June 12 -- Pentecost Celebration, choir sings for both 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. services (last day of regular choir season)

Scholarship Winner Stops By For Thank You
Cameron Kennedy, recipient of this year's Chancel Choir Scholarship, stopped by rehearsal last night to express his thanks and appreciation for being selected to receive the scholarship this year. Cameron will study architecture at the University of Kansas next fall. He is the son of Tenor Chris Kennedy. The $4,000 scholarship will be paid out over the first four years of his college career. This is the 16th annual scholarship presented by the choir.

Chancel Choir Update 5/18: News / Cares and Concerns
Recording of Faure Requiem
The CDs of the Faure Requiem concert will be available for pick up at rehearsal Thursday night.

Cares and Concerns
Tenor Wes Sailor remains hospitalized at St. John's Mercy Medical Center for treatment of chills and fever.

Alto Fran McMillan is being moved today to Spring Bridge Rehab & Wellness Center, 550 White Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. She had been hospitalized at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Chancel Choir Update 5/17: News
Rehearsal this week. It's important because we are working on our June 5 fund raising concert.

After Choir
Join us at Applebees at Manchester and Barrett Station roads for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

June 5 Concert Tickets
Have you gotten your Concert of Love tickets from Kristie Whitney yet? With only three weeks left, ticket sales are critical. Thanks to Buddy Rains' wife, Hazel, for staffing the Narthex table on Sunday. Unfortunately we only sold six tickets on Sunday morning. We'll have to hustle the tickets this year.

More News About Our Scholarship
This year's scholarship winner, Cameron Kennedy, will use his $4,000 scholarship money at the University of Kansas studying architecture.

Ben Nordstrom Farewell This Sunday
Don't miss a great show and the last time to see Ben Nordstrom perform at our church at 7 p.m. this Sunday. It's free with an offering taken for Ben's favorite charity. He'll sing your favorite songs.

Chancel Choir Update 5/15: News / Cares and Concerns
2011 Chancel Choir Scholarship to Cameron Kennedy
Cameron Kennedy, son of Debbie and Chris Kennedy, was presented the 16th annual Chancel Choir scholarship during Youth Sunday worships services this morning, Sunday, May 15. Chancel Choir Vice President and Scholarship Chair Joe McMillen made the presentation. The scholarship, totaling $4,000, will be paid out $1000 per year as long as Cameron remains in college. He will graduate from Lafayette High School. The scholarship is presented to a graduating senior each spring. The selection process begins in March with applications and ends with extensive interviews in April. The selection committee is chaired each year by the choir’s vice president/president-elect. Two years ago the Chancel Choir approved doubling the amount of the scholarship to $4000 and spreading the payment over the four years the student is in school. There were four applicants for the scholarship this year.

Cares and Concerns
Alto Fran McMillian remains hospitalized at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for treatment of a bladder infection.

Chancel Choir Update 5/13: Thank You From Susan Slaughter
Kevin received this note today from Susan Slaughter:
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Good morning Kevin.

GREAT JOB LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

There are not enough words in the dictionary to express my thanks to you, the choir and John for the wonderful gift of music you gave for the HBC CD last night. I think everyone will be very pleased with the recording. I know I am very happy!!!!

For your time, the choir's time, John's time, the spirit of love and cooperation - all of which I greatly value and are so meaningful to me - I thank you.

Would you please send my "thanks" to the choir and let them know how wonderful they sounded and how happy I am with their performance and their contribution?

It is always a joy to work with you Kevin, and with each and every person associated with MUMC.

May God bless each and every person with a fun and restful summer.

Of course, I am always looking forward............so......when would you like to meet regarding the HBC repertoire in December for MUMC???

You're the best Kevin!!!!

Thanks again.

Susan

Chancel Choir Update 5/13: More News
Looking For Choir Officers
President-Elect Joe McMillen is looking for a few good singers to fill out his roster of Chancel Choir officers for next year. Here's your chance to make a difference. You could be an officer while the choir takes its second international trip. It would be a moment in Chancel history. If you're interested, contact Joe at jmc976@att.net

More Greece Info
If you'd like more detail on the Greece trip, take a look at this excellent website:
http://www.festivaloftheaegean.com/

Be careful out there -- it's Friday the Thirteenth.

Chancel Choir Update 5/13: News
No choir in the loft this Sunday. It's Youth Sunday.

Chancel Choir Scholarship Presentation
This Sunday is Youth Sunday and although the Chancel Choir will not be singing in the loft, the choir's annual youth scholarship will be presented during both the 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship services. We're asking for as many choir members to be present for the presentation as possible.

The Recording Session
You sounded great last night. Susan Slaughter was very pleased. You'll be very proud of the CD which should be out in early September and on sale everywhere in St. Louis. Thanks for your patience and keeping the extra noise to a minimum. We'll be famous. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir started out just like this . . .

Trip To Greece in Summer 2012
If you missed last night's rehearsal you'll want to pick up a fact sheet for the Chancel Choir's trip to Greece set for July 2012. This will be an amazing trip, not only will we get to spend almost two weeks on a Greek island, but we'll also get to sing under the direction of John Rutter. Yes, the real, live, in person John Rutter. The trip runs from July 2 through July 18. There will be three concerts: Sunset Concert of scared anthems, a Masterworks Concert at the Apollos Theater, and a Choral Gala Concert outdoors featuring Rutter's Mass of the Children under the direction of the composer himself, John Rutter. Cost: $1936 per person for double occupancy plus airfare ranging in price from $1150 to $1350. You'll also need allow for two meals a day, only breakfast is furnished, and incidental costs. You'll need to acquire a passport by this Dec. 1 when the first deposit is due. Pick up a fact sheet, if you haven't already.

Chancel Choir Summer Dinners
Yes, we're back on the restaurant circuit this summer. No Thursday night withdrawal for us. You can still see your choir friends every week during the summer. Our traveling summer dinners are managed by Chancel Choir Social Director Sandy Ford. Each week we take a group to different restaurant for a sumptuous dinner. It's open to everyone. The first dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9. We always start the summer at Applebee's in Ballwin, then wait until you see where she has stops planned for this year.

Choir Officers Meeting
Here are some important dates and details from last night's choir officer meeting.
-- Last rehearsal of the season is on Thursday, June 2.
-- End of year party will be at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 11. New choir officers will be announced and installed.
-- The Chancel Choir will help with dinner for Vacation Bible School this summer on two nights -- July 19 and July 20. Look for a sign up list on the back counter.
-- Fall kickoff party will be on Aug. 20 at the home of Alto Bonnie Halls.
-- First Chancel Choir rehearsal next fall will be on Sept. 8.
-- The Chancel Choir will joins with the In Unison Chorus to sing a Concert of Peach on 9/11 in our Sanctuary.
-- Chancel Choir retreat will be on Saturday, Sept. 24 at MUMC and on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Powell Hall.
-- Kristie Whitney, concert sales manager, will make contact with the senior facilities where we sang for Faith In Action to see if they will purchase tickets for our fund raising concert on Sunday, June 5.

Chancel Choir Update 5/10: News
Rehearsal and recording session this Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Start in the Music Room.

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

A Word About The Recording Session
The recording Thursday night will become part of a new Holiday Brass CD to be available prior to this year's Christmas season. The recording will feature some of the best music performed at the Cathedral and included on the Holiday Brass's first CD and selections we will record Thursday that were performed in December in our Sanctuary. Several groups will be recorded Thursday night during the three-hour session. Each group is scheduled for a specific time to occupy the Sanctuary for its selections. The schedule is tight, so we'll need to move in and out quickly. Pete Derenski, the recording engineer for the first Holiday Brass CD, and I will be working together to record the choir. There will be much equipment set up and we'll need your help to make this go smoothly. Pretend you are in a recording studio while in the Chancel Thursday night. The equipment is very sensitive. Page turns, crackling candy wrappers, whispering, coughing -- literally anything -- will be picked up. (You'd be surprised the things I hear during our regular concerts.) Be patient, there may be several takes to get it right. Also, please take pride in the ensemble and not in your own voice. Occasionally some of our singers fail to blend with their sections. They are easily heard in the pews and on concert recordings. We need to make sure that doesn't happen during this recording.

Fundraising Concert Tickets
If you haven't picked up your tickets for the June 5 concert, please see Kristie Whitney. Each singers is responsible for selling two tickets.

Special Trip Announcement Thursday
There will be a special announcement about a possible international tour for the Chancel Choir right after the recording session is completed Thursday night.

Chancel Choir Scholarship Presentation
This Sunday is Youth Sunday and although the Chancel Choir will not be singing in the loft, the choir's annual youth scholarship will be presented during both the 9:30 and 10:50 a.m. worship services. We're asking for as many choir members to be present for the presentation as possible.

Chancel Choir Update 5/6: News
We're back in the loft this Sunday for the 10:50 a.m. worship service. Call time is 10:20 in the Music Room.

Chancel Choir Update 5/3: News
Chancel Choir rehearsals resume this Thursday night. We will work on music for the Holiday Brass recording session and for our June fund raising concert.

Turn In Music Thursday Night
All currently assigned music must be returned Thursday night. Librarians won't give you new music for recording session or June concert unless you turn in all of the old. Remember to bring in any music you may have at home.

After Choir
Join us at Applebees at Manchester and Barrett Station roads for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Chancel Choir Update 4/27: News
No Chancel Choir rehearsal tomorrow night. If you show up, you'll be lonely.
No Chancel Choir in the loft this Sunday. In fact, there are no worship services this Sunday. It's Faith In Action day. Go do some good somewhere.

Time To Sell Tickets For Choir Fund Raising Concert
It is time to start thinking about ticket sales for our upcoming fund raising concert on June 5. Chancel Choir officers are requiring every choir member to sell two tickets. Ticket prices are $15 for regular seating and $25 for preferred seating. Each choir member will receive tickets after rehearsal on May 5. Tables will be set up by section so you may pick up tickets. Money is not due that night. Kristie Whitney is in charge of ticket sales and will be available at future rehearsals and on Sundays to collect money and get more tickets if needed. Tickets will also be sold in the Narthex Sunday mornings from May 8 through June 5. If you or your spouse are willing to help sell tickets on Sunday mornings, please contact Kristie at Kristie.whitney@manchesterumc.org or call 636-394-7506 or 636-227-5051.

Replace Missing Health Kit Supplies
If you are inclined to help replace the missing supples for use this weekend to make health kits for the Japanese earthquake victims, I am now told the items needed are very specific. Here is the list:

- NEW hand towels (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27" - no kitchen towels)
- NEW washcloths
- Combs (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
- Nail files or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
- Bath-size bars of soap (Individually-wrapped, 3 oz. and up)
- Toothbrushes (single brushes only in original wrapper - no child-size brushes)
- Adhesive plastic strip sterile band-aids
- Toothpaste (6.4 oz or larger)

Chancel Choir on Facebook
The Chancel Choir now has a Facebook page. It's located at MUMC Chancel Choir. Find the page, "like" it, and then invite your friends to like it too by clicking the share with others link. That way we can promote choir events and concerts. Photos of last Thursday night's rehearsal have been posted there.

Chancel Choir Update 4/25: Correction
The dates of the graveside service and visitation for Grace Schenck published in the Post-Dispatch and included in the earlier Chancel Choir email update were incorrect. She was the mother of former senior pastor Carl Schenck. Here is the corrected notice:

Graveside service Grace Schenck will be held on Saturday, April 30 at Hubble Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie, Kans. A family visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8 p.m., Friday, April 29, at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie. Carl's home address: 14975 Broadmont Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017.

Chancel Choir Update 4/25: News / Cares and Concerns
No rehearsal this Thursday night. We get the week off.

Concert Recording
If you would like a recording of Friday night's concert and did not put your name on the signup sheet in the Music Room, please reply to this email.

Say Goodbye to Ben Nordstrom
Acting virtuoso Ben Nordstrom is moving to New York to search for fame and fortune (and to be with his wife, Kristin, who is now the manager of the Crate & Barrell store on Fifth Avenue). Ben will perform a Farewell Cabaret at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at our church. Admission is free with an offering to benefit Room at the Inn. This will be your final chance to hear Ben sing some of his favorites.

Missing Food
We've been told that a large amount of food and supplies collected for health kits for Japan earthquake victims disappeared from collection barrels at the church sometime overnight last Wednesday. Health Kits were going to be packed during Faith in Action Sunday this week and the food was headed for the Meal a Month program at Circle of Concern. Merry Gnaegy is asking for help refilling the Health Kit collection barrel before Sunday. They are looking for towels, washcloths, combs, nail files, bath-size bar soap, toothbrushes, band-aids and toothpaste.

Chancel Choir on Facebook
The Chancel Choir now has a Facebook page. It's located at MUMC Chancel Choir. Find the page, "like" it, and then invite your friends to like it too by clicking the share with others link. That way we can promote choir events and concerts. Photos of last Thursday night's rehearsal have been posted there.

Cares and Concerns
It is with sadness we report the death of former senior pastor Carl Schenck's mother, Grace. She died Saturday in Chesterfield, Mo., at the age of 94. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 28 at Hubble Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie, Kans. A family visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8 p.m., Friday, May 27, at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie. Carl's home address: 14975 Broadmont Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017.

Gail Mars, mother of Soprano Sue Woolweaver, is recovering after successful surgery to replace her aortic valve Friday at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo.

Chancel Choir Update 4/22: News / Cares and Concerns
Call time for tonight's concert is 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. No perfume, cologne or after shave. We're wearing robes -- dark shoes and dark pants.

Concert Recording
Our Friday concert will be recorded and CDs will be available to the choir. A signup sheet will be available tonight. CDs are $10.

Weekend Schedule
Easter Rehearsal -- Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Easter Sunday -- Chancel Choir sings for the 10:30 and 11:45 worship services. Call time is 10 a.m. in the Music Room. There will be a shuttle bus from the Goodwill/Post Office parking lot if you wish to park there.

Living Cross
There will be a "living" cross covered with live flowers at the entrance to the church on Sunday. Bring a flower to put on it.

Kevin on TV
The Living in St. Louis show that features Kevin and the In Unison Chorus will be rebroadcast at 3 p.m., Saturday, on Channel 9. Unfortunately we'll be rehearsing for Easter at that time, but you can set your VCR/DVR.

Cares and Concerns
Gail Mars, mother of Soprano Sue Woolweaver, is undergoing open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve today at St. Luke's Hospital.

Say Goodbye to the Mosers -- Tonight is the last time Alto Charlotte and Bass Gary Moser will sing with the choir. They are moving to Austin, Texas, next week. The move had been in the works for some time, but their house sold in two days and they have an apartment and housing for Gary's mother lined up in Austin. Their house closes on April 29 and they will be gone. This from Charlotte: "We'll be singing tonight, but that's our last time . . . so sad to leave this wonderful church again. We'll probably have to become Baptists."

Chancel Choir Update 4/20: News
Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday
Join us after the Maundy Thursday service for rehearsal with the orchestra. The rehearsal will begin at 8 p.m. in the Music Room. It's important that you be there.

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Good Friday Concert
Call time for the Faure Requiem concert is 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. We will wear robes. Remember, no perfume, after shave, colognes or fragrances.

Concert Recording
Our Friday concert will be recorded and CDs will be available to the choir. A signup sheet will be available on Thursday night. CDs are $10.

Easter Rehearsal
The choir will rehears from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. this Saturday in the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday
The Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. worship services this Sunday -- Easter Sunday. Note the change in times.

Chancel Choir's Facebook Page
The Chancel Choir now has a public Facebook page for use in promoting our concerts and events. Go to Facebook and search for MUMC Chancel Choir and "like" the page. Then send a "like" request for the page to all your friends on Facebook. That way we will have an audience to market to. This page replaces a group Facebook page for the choir that was created last year.

Chancel Choir Update 4/18: Important News
See Kevin on Television Tonight
Get the popcorn ready or set your VCR/DVR -- Kevin's going to be on TV. Tune in at 7 p.m. tonight to KETC, Channel 9 for Living in St. Louis. The show will feature an interview with Kevin and some video of his February debut concert with the In Unison Chorus and the St. Louis Symphony. Should be interesting.

Mission Auction Results
Chancel Choir president Diane Lawrence presented at $1000 donation Saturday night to the Mission Auction on behalf of the Chancel Choir. In the past, the choir has bought contents and prepared baskets for the silent auction. Often the baskets sold for far less than the cost of the contents. So, this year, we just collected money and gave the auction more than the baskets earned in past years.

Chancel Choir's Facebook Page
The Chancel Choir now has a public organization Facebook page for use in promoting our concerts and events. Search for MUMC Chancel Choir and "like" the page. Then send a "like" request for the page to all your friends on Facebook. That way we will have an audience to market to. The page went live this morning with photos of last night's rehearsal. This page replaces a group Facebook page for the choir that was created last year.

Orchestra Rehearsal Thursday
Join us after the Maundy Thursday service for rehearsal with the orchestra. The rehearsal will begin at 8 p.m. in the Music Room. It's important that you be there.

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Scholarship Applicants Surface
Four applications for the this year's Chancel Choir scholarship were received by Friday's deadline. A scholarship committee headed by choir vice president Joe McMillen will select the winner who will be announced during worship on Youth Sunday, May 15.

Chancel Choir Update 4/15: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel choir will be in the loft Sunday at 10:50. Call time is 10:20 in the Music Room.

Sunday Orchestra Rehearsal
Chancel Choir will rehearse with full orchestra at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday (4/17) in the Sanctuary. If you are singing the Faure Requiem with us on Good Friday you need to be at this rehearsal.

Can You Help On Wednesday?
Our monthly effort to help in the kitchen to serve lunch at Centenary UMC's Bridge program needs three people to help this Wednesday, (4/20). If you can spare a few hours in the middle of the day, contact Charolette Moser at charlotte@tritech-pmi.com.

News From Choir Officers
The Chancel Choir officer met prior to rehearsal last night. Here's a summer of what they did:
-- Alto Fran McMillian met with officers to discuss the birthday and anniversary cards distributed each month. Fran has produced the hand made cards for the past 17 years as a contribution to the choir. She reports that because of her failing vision, she can no longer do this. Going forward cost of materials to produce each card was estimated to be about $2.00 each or about $300 per year for the choir. Following a discussion of several options, it was decided to stop distributing birthday and anniversary cards to members each month. Names of birthdays and anniversaries will continue to be read as before and cards will be sent on behalf of the choir to express sympathy. Officers thanked Fran for her contribution to the choir.
-- The treasurer reported the choir's activity fund balance was $10,876.
-- President Diane Lawrence reported collection of funds for the Mission Auction went well. She will announce the amount of the contribution at the auction on Saturday.
-- Charlotte Moser, choir outreach director, reported that the collection of food for Centenary has gone well. She also reported a need for three people to help serve lunch this Wednesday.
-- Soprano Rene Feldkamp will be available prior to Thursday rehearsals to sell grocery gift cards to anyone who wishes to purchase one. The card program is a fund raising program for the church. A portion of the cost of each card is donated to the church by the grocery stores.
-- Vice president Joe McMillen reported the deadline for applications for this year's choir youth scholarship is Friday (4/15). So far no applications have been received. Six students were identified as potential applicants and were sent letters about the scholarship. The Chancel Choir scholarship will be presented during worship on May 15. Since it is Youth Sunday, the Chancel Choir won't be in the loft that day. It was agreed that choir members should plan on attending that day and sit together.
-- Tenor Tim Zink is ready to host the June 11 spring choir potluck. A time for the event is yet to be determined.
-- The choir's fund raising concert on June 5 was discussed. Past strategies for involving the choir members in selling tickets were reviewed. It was decided that all choir members will be required to sell a minimum of two tickets this year. Additional tickets will be available if members wish to sell more. As an added incentive, the choir member who sells the most tickets this year will win lunch with Kevin. Tickets will not be returnable this year. The $15 tickets will go on sale May 8 and will be available for five Sundays in the Narthex and on Wednesday nights during the Meals & Ministries program. Kristie Whitney will be in charge of ticket sales this year. Kevin reported that three former scholarship recipients will perform at the concert: Chessie Lynn, Dillion Briggs and Keith Maestas. Cost of the full orchestra for the concert is being donated by Bass Jim Starbuck so virtually all of the money from ticket sales will go to the choir's activities and scholarships.
-- Kevin reported that June 2 will be the last regular rehearsal this spring. Rehearsals will start again on Sept. 8.

Cares and Concerns
Gail Mars, mother of Soprano Sue Woolweaver, will undergo open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve next Thursday at St. Luke's Hospital.

It is with sadness we report the death Monday (4/11) of Shirley Carr, sister of Bess Ed Brueggeman. A family visitation will be held Saturday (4/16) from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois. Ed's address is: 1219 Havenhurst Road, Ballwin, MO 63011.

Chancel Choir Update 4/12: News / Cares and Concerns
Rehearsal this week on Thursday. We're only days away from our Good Friday concert so you're attendance is very important.

After Choir
Join us at Buffalo Wild Wings on Manchester Road in Ballwin for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Christmas In May
You'll want to be sure and attend rehearsal on Thursday, May 12. A recording will be made that evening of our Christmas performance last year with the St. Louis Holiday Brass. The finished recording will include pieces performed at our church and at the Cathedral and will be available for sale prior to the Holiday Brass concert in our church this coming December. Kevin will begin rehearsing the Christmas music immediately after Easter. We'll need everybody present on May 12.

Annual Spring Choir Potluck Party Scheduled
Save June 11 for the annual spring choir party. Details will follow, but rumor has it the party will return to the massive patio at the home of Tim Zink.

Cares and Concerns
It's a grandson for Alto Lois Hendrickson. Mason Scott Hendrickson arrived at 3:48 p.m. Friday (4/8) and weighed in at 8 lbs., 3 oz., and 21 inches long. Parents Scott and Sonni are doing well. And so is grandma Lois.

Chancel Choir Update 4/8: News
Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service Sunday. Call time is 10:20 in the Music Room.

Mission Auction Donations and Reservations
There is still time to donate to this year’s Mission Auction. Envelopes were circulated twice in recent rehearsals, but you can still donate if you see Diane Lawrence by Thursday, April 14. The auction committee is short on attendance this year. Judi Shephard says: “We really are down on attendance and could use a few more choir members (even if they just come and eat and dance.) We do still have vacation condos, tickets to games, etc. and Pastor Greg’s Burgers Dinner for six plus other “oral” items that are fun.” Contact Judi at 636-458-0087 if you'd like to attend. Cost is $35 per person. The auction is Saturday evening, April 16.

Christmas In May
You'll want to be sure and attend rehearsal on Thursday, May 12. A recording will be made that evening of our Christmas performance last year with the St. Louis Holiday Brass. The finished recording will include pieces performed at our church and at the Cathedral and will be available for sale prior to the Holiday Brass concert in our church this coming December. Kevin will begin rehearsing the Christmas music immediately after Easter. We'll need everybody present on May 12.

Annual Spring Choir Potluck Party Scheduled
Save June 11 for the annual spring choir party. Details will follow, but rumor has it the party will return to the massive patio at the home of Tim Zink.
Good Friday Concert Promotion Materials
Look for an email from the church soon with electronic files of posters you can use to promote our Good Friday concert.

Chancel Choir Update 4/5: More News / Correction
Singing For Faith In Action on May 1
There are several FIA opportunities this year that involve singing. Small choirs will be formed to support worship services at three retirement homes and there will be sing alongs at several others. Chancel Choir members are encouraged to be a part of a singing group as their participation in Faith in Action Sign up now, groups are being assigned. Contact Merry Gnaegy at mggnaegy@gmail.com for further information.

Correction
The Mission Auction is Saturday, April 16. The earlier email update incorrectly listed Friday as the night of the auction.

Chancel Choir Update 4/5: News
Regular rehearsal this week. See you Thursday night.

It's Party Night
Treats and goodies right after rehearsal. Basses are providing the food and refreshments this week.

After Choir
Join us at Kreigers at Big Bend and Highway 141 for After Choir right after choir this Thursday.

Bring Some Food Thursday For Centenary
Please help stock the pantry at the Centenary UMC Bridge homeless food program. A collection box is located in front of the Music Room. Here are the current needs: April -- olive oil, plain oatmeal, cream of chicken and mushroom soups.

Mission Auction
This is the last week to purchase a ticket to attend the Mission Auction on Friday, April 15. Dinner is $35 per person with entertainment provided by Joe Elstner's band, The Decades. Contact Judi Shepard at 636-458-0087 after 5 p.m. to make a reservation. Deadline for reservations is this Sunday, April

Annual Spring Choir Potluck Party Scheduled
Save June 11 for the annual spring choir party. Details will follow, but rumor has it the party will return to the massive patio at the home of Tim Zink.

Chancel Choir Update 4/1: News
We sing for the 10:50 worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Agnus Dei from the Faure Requiem.

Bring Some Food Thursday For Centenary
Please help stock the pantry at the Centenary UMC Bridge homeless food program. A collection box is located in front of the Music Room. Here are the current needs: April -- olive oil, plain oatmeal, cream of chicken and mushroom soups.
Some Important Dates
Sunday, April 17, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Thursday, April 21, 8 to 9 p.m. -- Choir rehearsal
Friday, April 22, 7 p.m. -- Lenten Concert: Faure Requiem
Saturday, April 23, 2 to 4 p.m. -- Easter rehearsal
Sunday, April 24, Easter Sunday -- Choir sings at 10:30 and 11:45
Thursday, April 28 -- No Rehearsal
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to noon -- Choir/orchestra rehearsal
Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m. -- Concert of Love (Chancel Choir's annual fund raising event)
Saturday, June 11, 5:30 p.m. -- Spring Choir Party (potluck) at the home of Tim Zink
Sunday, June 12 -- Pentecost Party (last day of regular choir season)

Annual Spring Choir Potluck Party Scheduled
Save June 11 for the annual spring choir party. Details will follow, but rumor has it the party will return to the massive patio at the home of Tim Zink.

Happy April fools day -- be careful out there.