Salem Puppets at Lutherfest Hoedown 10-30-10

Salem Puppets at Lutherfest Hoedown 10-30-10

Salem Christmas Cantata

" A Thrill of Hope uses the melodies of the familiar carol, O Holy Night,
to look at the birth of Christ from four distinct vantage points:
celebrating the HOPE he brought, the LOVE he showed, the PEACE he promised,
and the JOY of Emmanuel, God with us, forevermore!

Singers are invited to share their gift of music to bring this cantata to
life, telling the Christmas story in ways both warm and familiar and fresh
using thoughtful narration, scripture, and a medley of familiar songs and
carols. Interested singers are welcome to join Salem Choirs. Salem Cherubs,
Choristers, Sounds of Grace Bells , and a small orchestra will also
participate.

Five Wednesday and three Sunday evening rehearsals for adult singers are
scheduled this November & December. Music books and rehearsal CDs are
available for home practice.

8:00-8:45 p.m. Wed. Nov. 3, 10, 17 Choir room
7:45-8:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 1, 8 Sanctuary
6:00-7:30 p.m. Sun. Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5

Please contact Carla Vanatta at 815-895-9171 church , 815-895-8521 cell , or
Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org to participate. Thank you!

Two Puppeteers at Salem Rally Day

Raisin' Praise Fall 2010

Like to Sing?  Interested in learning Handbells or how to bring a Puppet to life?  Salem Creative Arts fall program, Raisin' Praise, begins mid-September and has a place for you.  Children age 4 through senior citizens will find a choir for their age group rehearsing on Wednesdays... 5th grade and up youth and adults come together in intergenerational groups Thursday evenings to build Puppet skills or learn English Handbell ringing.  Each group prepares music to share for Salem worship services on a rotating basis.  See the Creative Arts Calendar for the fall schedule and share your gift of praise!    This fall's theme, Raisin' Praise, is centered on the American farm.  Each week at choir children in Cherubs and Choristers will learn about farm animals God created and enjoy a field trip or two to local farms.  Puppeteers will prepare a special Heavenly Hoedown program for Salem's  Reformation Festival Sat. Oct. 30th.   More information is available from Carla Vanatta at carla@salemsycamore.org.

Summer Choir

Twice a month this summer singers gather to prepare a gift of music for 10:30 worship. Thanks to all who have given of their talents!

Three summer choir dates remain:
July 25th, August 8th, and August 22nd.
Rehearsal is held from 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the Choir Room prior to 10:30 worship.

Please come - your voice will be a gift to God and Salem Congregation!

140th Anniversary Festival Choir

In observance of Salem’s 140th Anniversary on Easter Sunday, April 4th, we are gathering a Festival Choir to sing for Holy Week Services including:

Palm Sunday weekend, March 27-28, Good Friday, April 2, and Easter morning, April 4.

Six rehearsals will be held following Holden Evening Prayer on Wednesdays February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 7:45–8:45 p.m. and at 7:15 pm Wednesday, March 31st.

Please contact Carla Vanatta, Minister of Music, if you are able to participate: church: 815-895-9171, cell: 815-895-8521, email: Carla@salemlutheransycamore.org