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music at Grace Church
 

A number of the great events recorded in scripture were accompanied by music. Think of Paul and Silas praying and singing hymns prior to their miraculous release from prison (Acts 16:25-26); the trumpeters marching circles around Jericho (Joshua 6); and all in heaven and earth singing praises to God in John’s revelation (Revelation 5:11-13).

Thus the psalmist instructs us, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!”

Here’s a taste in videos and still images of adults, youth, and children at Grace Church doing exactly that.

 

On October 23, 2011, the Grace Choir opened the morning’s worship with a stirring introit, “Get All Excited.” Dr. Robert Jones directed.

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On October 23, 2011, a quartet featuring Lois Ramey (left), Joy Willenbrink, Ryan Vallo, and Dr. Robert Jones sang Jay Althouse’s “Cantar!” (Sing!); with Dillon Corrigan on conga and Effie Sue Kemerley on piano.

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Ryan Vallo sang "How Great Thou Art" (Carl Boberg / Stuart Hine) on May 29, 2011. Piano accompaniment by Effie Sue Kemerley; audio by Eldean Gilbert.

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Soloist Dorian Arnold and pianist Effie Sue Kemerley present “The Power of Your Love” (Geoff Bullock / Carol Tornquist) as the offertory anthem at the 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 22, 2011.

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Accompanied by pianist Effie Sue Kemerley, Ashley Arnold, Dorian Arnold, Quentin Marsh, and Joy Willenbrink sing John Foley's "Come to the Water" (arr. Lynda Hasseler) at the 10:30 worship on Sunday, March 13, 2011.

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Accompanied by pianist Effie Sue Kemerley, Youth and Outreach Director Jared Roper sings Mark Hayes’ arrangement of “Deep River” at the 10:30 worship on Sunday, February 27, 2011.

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June 6, 2010: Ashley and Dorian Arnold, accompanied by pianist Effie Sue Kemerley and Grace children (artistic movement directed by Carol Jones) sings Moses Hogan’s arrangement of “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

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January 10, 2010: Dr. Robert Jones directs and pianist Effie Sue Kemerley accompanies the choir as they sing David Haas’ “You Are Mine”. Orator: Barbara Blacklock; violinist and soloist: Lois Ramey; soloists: Larry Ramey, Quentin Marsh, and Ashley Arnold.

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choir singing
February 9, 2009 -- Grace’s sanctuary choir sings praises to God!

Effie Sue Kemerley at the grand piano
Effie Sue Kemerley is Grace’s organist. Here, she is stationed at the grand piano on Sunday, July 20, 2008, accompanying ...

... soprano Ashley Smith, who sings “When You Believe” and “This Is My Father’s World.”
Ashley Smith singing


Children participate in the music program at Grace. Below: Directed by Mrs. Carol Jones, the children’s choir performs on Sunday, February 5, 2007. Carol’s son Stephen accompanies son his guitar.

Stephen Jones accompanies children's choir

   

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