Music

Our music ministry offers not only opportunities for personal growth but also allows persons to give in return to God and the church with their individual talents. Our music staff may be reached by leaving a message at the church office at (972)272-2595. Singers and Ringers - are always invited!


Terry Heislen Director of Music Ministries Terry has earned a Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) from The University of Texas-Pan American, a Master of Sacred Music (magna cum laude) from the Perkins School of Theology, SMU, and United Methodist Certification in Music Ministry. He is an Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. Terry has served a variety of churches, from very small to quite large, over the years, and directed ensembles of many kinds, including the Seminary Singers at Perkins School of Theology during Dr. Michael Hawn’s sabbatical year. He is also the bright mind behind Voices Raising!, whose purpose is to help churches with choir workshops, exploring sound and audio visual equipment used in worship, and other music ministry issues. You can learn more about him by going to his website: www.voicesraising.com Chancel Choir Practice is from 7:30 – 9:00 PM on Wednesdays.
Margaret Ball
Margaret Ball continues to bless us with her incredible musical talent as organist and pianist. She serves as accompanist to our choirs and soloists as well as organist for our worship and special services.

Under the direction of Terry Heislen our Youth Choirs will meet on Sunday: Kinder Choir (Ages 3-Grade 1) 9:30 am Caroler Choir (Grades 2-5) 1:45 Rehearsal Middle School/High School Choir 1:00 Rehearsal

Cathy Fields	CHANCEL CHIMES Recently organized the adult bell choir will be performing during worship on special occasions and during the Chancel Choir's summer break. Rehearsal is on Wednesday night at 6:30! Our Youth ringers are doing a fantastic job under the direction of Cathy Fields. Both groups enhance our worship services with performances several times a year. Golden Ringers (Grades 2-5) Sundays 1:00 Rehearsal Echoes of Faith (Grades 6-12) Sundays 1:45 Rehearsal

Gloria Jordan Joyful Noise Instrumental Ensemble	JOYFUL NOISE ENSEMBLE In September, 2004, a group of musicians assembled to form the Joyful Noise Instrumental Ensemble. Under the direction of Gloria Jordan, this group meets weekly to prepare specials for upcoming worship services. If you are a musician and would like to join this group, please contact Gloria Joyful Noise Instrumental Ensemble Sunday afternoon at 3:45