Making a Joyful Noise!

From the time of John and Charles Wesley, music has been a vital and distinctive component of the Methodist worship experience. From our beginnings we have been a "singing people." The United Methodist Hymnal contains more than seventy hymns, poems, and responses written by the Wesleys. John Wesley's Directions for Singing offers this pithy advice:

"Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength." (The United Methodist Hymnal, vii)

We invite all who attend services at the Highlands United Methodist Church to sing, pray, and respond "lustily and with good courage."

The Choirs

There are opportunities for ministry through music for every age group, preschool through adult. If you would like to serve the Lord by sharing your musical talents, there is a place for you at Highlands United Methodist Church. For more information, contact the Church Office at (828) 526-3376.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir provides music for weekly worship services and for seasonal presentations throughout the year. The choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday nights at 7:15 PM. In 2002, the choir produced a compact disc containing sixteen of its favorite songs. Copies may be obtained for a contribution of $10 or more to the Choir Fund.

Children's Choir

Choirs for children meet on Wednesday evenings after the Family Night Supper. They sing occasionally during worship services and present special performances during the year.

Handbell Choirs

Handbell choirs meet on Wednesday evenings. The Children's Handbell Choir meets at 5:00 PM - before the Family Night Supper and the Adult Handbell Choir meets at 6:00 PM - immediately after the Family Night Supper

Praise Band

Youth with instrumental experience are invited to participate in the Praise Band. This group furnishes music for youth activities and occasionally during worship services. The Praise Band rehearses on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM.