The Music Ministry welcomes one and all to get involved! Please look at the opportunities listed below and contact someone on the Ministry Team to get the most out of Oak Grove.
The Chancel Choir sings at every 11:00 Worship Service and provides music for special events including World Communion Sunday, Advent Service of Word and Song, A Festival of Lessons and Carols, Palm Sunday, and a pop music program each year at the Midweek Evening Program. Janet Johnson directs this adult choir which rehearses in the Choir Room on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm. For more information, contact Janet at 770-447-1278 or buckyandjanet(at)comcast.net.
The Sanctuary Singers sing at the 8:30 Worship Service and participate in several combined performances with the Chancel Choir. This ensemble rehearses in the Choir Room on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm and is directed by Dr. Susan Matteson. For more information, contact Susan at smatteson(at)ogumc.org.
The 9:35 Praise Band leads the 9:35 Contemporary Service each Sunday morning in the Fellowship Hall. Seth Hathcock and Nöel Medsker are the leaders for the group.
The Wesley Ringers are a talented group of handbell ringers. Janet Johnson directs this accomplished group that performs four to six times each year for 8:30 and 11:00 worship. If you have experience and are interested in joining the ringers, contact Janet at 770-447-1278 or buckyandjanet(at)comcast.net.
The Orchestra is directed by Bucky Johnson. The orchestra rehearses on Thursdays and performs approximately once a month at both the 8:30 and 11:00 services. If you have band or orchestra experience, please contact Bucky at 678-361-7108 or buckyandjanet(at)comcast.net.
The Youth Choir is a dynamic group of student singers in grades 6 -12. Join us! The choir is directed by Janet Johnson and rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 5 – 5:55pm in the Choir Room. The choir, soloists, and youth ensembles perform throughout the year at worship services. For more information, contact Janet at 770-447-1278 or buckyandjanet(at)comcast.net.
The Children’s Music Ministry is directed by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. The four, graded choirs are divided by age and rehearse on Wednesday nights from September through May. The choirs perform at worship services and the Midweek Diner; the choirs join to sing for special Christmas and Spring concerts. For more information, contact Janet Johnson at 770-447-1278 or buckyandjanet(at)comcast.net.