Music Ministry
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Easter Cantata - "Forsaken"
On
Palm Sunday, April 1 at both 8:30 and 11:00 am services, the Chancel
Choir of Oakland UMC will present their Easter Cantata, "Forsaken,
Remembering the Last Days of Christ." The music is by Mark Hayes,
and the Lyrics are by John Parker. The Chancel Choir, accompanied
by an orchestra will offer this production at both services. Many
of us know that on Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem amid shouts of
"Hosanna, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" Nearly
everyone remembers that only four days later He was praying with His
disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judas betrayed Him with a
kiss. Forsaken is comprised of eight choral pieces, each
corresponding to the eight days in the life of Christ from Palm Sunday
through Easter Sunday. It is a reflection on and commemoration of
the last days of God's Messiah. This work for choir and orchestra
was written to help worshippers fully understand the events of Christ's
last week on Earth and to help us all worship the risen Savior. For additional information see
Matt Price, Director of Worship or contact the church office at 269-3678 or
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Celebrate
One
On Thursday, May 3rd,
the National Day of Prayer, Johnstown will come together to pray at
the 8th Annual Christian Unity Event, Celebrate One. We will
gather at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center at the UPJ Campus
for this Prayer Service and Free Concert beginning at 7:00 pm.
The Christian band, Echoing Angels, a nationally known band based in
Georgia, and heard on K-Love and other popular Christian radio
stations, will lead us in worship and then perform in concert.
If there ever was a time in history we needed to pray for our
nation, it is now. Come join together with Christians from
around the are to Celebrate the One, Jesus, in unity to pray for our
nation. Mark your calendar now and let
us unite in Christ to Celebrate Jesus Christ. See you there!
Celebrate One is online - visit
www.celebrateone.org For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
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CREATION 2012
The
Creation
Northeast 2012 Festival is all about changing lives and
glorifying our Creator. Our prayer for CREATION '12 is that people will
be changed, restored, and challenged to serve the Lord and to make a
difference in this world. As the nations largest Christian music
festival, Creation offers jam packed days filled with the top musical
artists, kids activities, worship tent and more. The Festival will be
held at the Agape Farm in Mount Union, PA from June 27th through June
30th and is about much more than music. Creation is also about honoring
the Word of God through our speakers and seminars. Plan on joining us.
It will be the highlight of your summer, maybe your life! For additional information,
please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir at OUMC is a very special
group of believers who desire to serve the Lord and His people through
the gift of music. Oakland's choir has long been recognized as
being one of the best in the greater Johnstown area. The choir
sings a special anthem at the 8:30 am service each Sunday and assists in
leading worship as well. They also perform a cantata / musical for
the Christmas and Easter seasons. Practice is on Wednesday
evenings at 7:30 from September through May. If you are interested
in being a part of the Chancel Choir, please contact the church office
at 269-3678
or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Praise Band
Members of the Praise Band Team help to
provide believers with a contemporary worship experience at the 11:00 am
service on Sunday morning. The band currently consists of guitars,
bass, drums, keyboard and vocals, although other instruments are
included on occasion. Praise Band leaders include Matt Price, Linda
Varner and Cheryl Keafer. Matt Price works with the Youth Praise
Band who play once each month. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings.
If you are interested in being considered for the Praise Band Team,
please contact the church office at 269-3678
or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net. |
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Children's Choir
The Children's Choir
sings several times during the year and on special occasions such
as Christmas & Easter. Their music is well received by the
congregation and often draw applause for their efforts. If you
have children who may be interested in singing in the Children's
Choir, please contact the church office at 269-3678 or email
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Youth Praise Band
This band provides a relevant means for
youth to experience and help lead worship to the congregation at OUMC.
The Youth Praise Band performs once a month at the 11:00 am Contemporary
Worship Service and is led by Matt Price. The Band provides a
strong foundation for youth to lead worship through the art of music.
The band is comprised of a wide variety of instruments and vocals. If
you are interested in being considered for the Praise Band Team, please
contact the church office at 269-3678
or email
oumc@atlanticbb.net.
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Matt Price
Director of Worship
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