Join a Choir!
Choir Schedule (Through May)

• Junior Gospbells (Junior Bell Choir ): 5:15 - 6:00pm
• Chancel Choir (Adult Traditional): 5:00 - 5:55pm
• The Children of Bethlehem Choir (3 yrs - 5th Grade): 6:00 - 6:40pm
• Bethlehem Gospbell (Adult Bell Choir): 6:30 - 7:30pm
• Gather Choir (Adult Contemporary): 6:45 - 7:40pm
• The Messengers (6th-12th grade): 7:45 - 8:30pm

Join us for Music Opportunities

"The Children of Bethlehem"
Choir for ages Kindergarten through 6th grade
The choir is part of Bethlehem's Kid's Club programming. They meet for the first 20 minutes of Kid's Club on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-6:20 in Classroom E. Children will praise God through music and move on to a time to learn from their Bibles afterward for 20 minutes. The Children of Bethlehem will perform monthly on Wednesday evenings during worship and on Sundays for festival events. For more information contact the Director, Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"The Messengers"
Choir and drama for grades 7th through 12th
Wednesday rehearsal 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. Meets in the Chapel.
This energetic group participates in worship approximately once a month at the 10:45 service and occasionally at 8:15 service and festival events.For more information contact the Director, Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"Junior Gospbells"
Handbell Choir for grades 3rd through 9th. Must be able to read and follow music.
Wednesday rehearsal 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Meets in the Sanctuary.
Requires faithful rehearsal attendance. The youth handbell choir rings once a month at both services. For more information contact the Director, Shirley Ruby at 507-345-1133 or email sruby@hickorytech.net.

"Chancel Choir"
For adults. Wednesday rehearsal 5:00- 5:55 p.m. Meets in the basement Choir Room.
Sunday 7:45 a.m. rehearsal, sings at 8:15 service and occasionally at the 10:45 service.
This choir leads the more traditional Sunday worship and participates in seasonal events.
Membership requires interest in singing 3-4 part harmony, ability to read or follow music, pleasant vocal tone and faithful attendance. For more information contact the Director, Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"Gather Choir"
For adults. Wednesday rehearsal 6:45- 7:40 p.m. Meets in the basement Choir Room.
Sundays 10:15 rehearsal, sings at 10:45 service and occasionally at 8:15 a.m. service.
This choir leads our "blended" worship and GAther services and participates in seasonal events. Membership requires interest in singing 3-4 part harmony, ability to read or follow music, pleasant vocal tone and faithful attendance. For more information contact director, Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"Bethlehem Gospbells"
For adults. Wednesday rehearsal 6:30 - 7:30. Meets in the sanctuary.
This adult Handbell Choir plays once a month at BOTH worship services. Must be able to read and follow music. Faithful rehearsal attendance required. For more information contact Director, Jane Sletta at 507-388-5359 or email cjane@hickorytech.net.

"WOV Ensemble"
This group of instrumentalists who accompany the worship services using our "With One Voice" hymnal and liturgy. We play the first Sunday of each month at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Rehearsals are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. prior to playing at the 10:45 service worship service the first Sunday of each month. Any and all instrumentalists are invited to audition by contacting Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"Cantors, Soloists, Vocal Ensembles and Instrumentalists"
Are you interested in a commitment that does not involve weekly rehearsals? Would you like to be part of a small group or be on your own? Then this is for you! We have opportunities for you to enhance our worship and share your talents. If interested please contact Laurie Rossow at 507-243-3089 or email laurie@bethlehemmankato.org.

"Contemporary Praise Band"
This talented group leads our contemporary worship services at 10:45 a.m.
Thursday evening rehearsals at 7:00 - until ? (typical band!!!) and Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Ever want to be back in a band? Do you play keyboards. lead or bass guitar, percussion or have the ability t share with vocals? consider joining the fun! For more information and to audition contact Brad Butler at butlers1@hickorytech.net.

"Youth Praise Band"
Are you just starting your musical training but want to challenge yourself and share the gift God is revealing to you? You may already be participating in your school band, choir, or orchestra, but would welcome the opportunity to give back to God by being part of a group that leads worship here at Bethlehem. We have a youth-lead contemporary worship every other month at the 10:45 a.m. service. If interested please contact Lance Quick at
507-388-2216 or email lquick@hickorytech.net.

Please contact Laurie Rossow for additional information.

Laurie Rossow, Coordinator of Music & Director of Choirs
Email: laurie@bethlehemmankato.org
Phone: 507-243-3089