Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord
Ephesians 5:19
Music Ministries
In Ephesians, Paul reminds us to “sing and make music in our hearts to the Lord.” We at Dardenne Presbyterian Church believe music is an integral part of our worship. Our desire is to engage our congregation in worship that glorifies God, is faithful to Scripture, and leaves a lasting impression on the worshipers’ hearts. To this end, we incorporate Christ-centered psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs of all musical styles in each of our worship services.
Everyone is welcome to be a part of our ministry where the Lord is lifted up and glorified through His gift of music. We are committed to the spiritual, emotional, and relational growth that music provides for all.
Adult Music Ministry
The Chancel Choir is open to anyone who desires to lift his or her voice in song to the Lord! All are welcome! The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:15 pm in the sanctuary from the end of August through June. The choir participates in the traditional service on Sundays and presents special programs throughout the year. Choir rehearsals are joy-filled times of singing a variety of sacred choral music and sharing Christian fellowship. Time is spent during each rehearsal sharing a devotion, sharing prayer requests, and praying for one another.
Director: Stefanie Liesman, 636-561-4347
The Praise Team is a team of instrumentalists and vocalists who lead musical worship in the modern service. We lift music to the Lord that has a more contemporary flare including modern worship songs, old hymns written to new tunes, and new hymns written for the Church of today. The Praise Team rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. Musicians have the opportunity to play on a rotating schedule which does not require an every Sunday commitment. Contact Austin.shariff@dpc4u.org for more info.
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The Handbell Choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm from September through May. High school through adults, experienced ringer or newbie, are welcome to join as we ring praises! The handbell choir participates in the traditional service on select Sundays and also rings in special programs throughout the year.
Director: Jim Mathis
Director: Jim Mathis
The Orchestra plays in the traditional service six times per year. The orchestra rehearses on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings prior to the Sundays in which they play in worship. This group also plays for special programs throughout the year.
Director: Kathy Fenske
Director: Kathy Fenske
Children’s Music Ministry
The Joyful Voices Choir (ages 4 & 5) meets on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. September through May. This choir sings for worship 4 times per year and participates in our children’s Christmas program and our Spring Musical. We also explore the use of rhythm instruments, hand chimes, and melody bells as we learn some of the basics of music theory.​
The King’s Kidz Choir (grades 1-5) meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. September through May. The choir sings for worship four times per year and also participates in the Music Ministry Christmas program.
Director: Debbie Current