Soapstone Youth Choir is open to ALL youth, grades 6 – 12. The choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons during the school
year from 5:00 – 5:30 pm. The Youth Choir sings in worship 5 – 6 times throughout the year. New members are always welcome. Contact the
Music Director, Pam Linke, for more information.
Children Choirs
The Children’s Choirs are open to all kids, kindergarten through fifth grade. They rehearse as part of the Kid’s Club on Sunday
afternoons during the school year between 4:00 and 5:30 pm. Kids are welcome to join the program at any time during the year. The Children’s
Choirs sing for worship services several times during the school year. They are divided into two choirs based on grade level, and each group
rehearses and sings separately.
- Joyful Noise - Kindergarten and First Grade
- Live Out Loud - Second through Fifth Grades
In addition to singing for worship services, both choirs provide music for the Family Christmas Eve service. The 2nd through 5th graders
participate in an annual Spring Musical presented in early May. All the children have the opportunity to explore instrumental music, creative
movement, and building projects through the KIDS CLUB ENCORE programs: KIDS CLUB RINGERS, KIDS CLUB ROLLING STONES
and KIDS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. See the Kid’s Club Brochure
for more information on this exciting program.
Cornerstone Ringers
The Cornerstone Ringers play for worship throughout the school year. They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The group
enjoys ringing a variety of styles of music, as well as attending festivals and other handbell events. Previous experience is preferred. Participation in
this group is limited. Please contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.
Beginning Handbell Choir
The Beginning Handbells is an intergenerational group for kids (3rd – 5th grade), youth (6th – 12th grade), and adults who have little or no
experience with music and handbells. They meet Mondays from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. and ring for worship several times a year. Contact the Handbell
Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.
Kids Club Ringers
The K. C. Ringers are a Children’s Handbell and Handchime Choir. The group is offered as part of the Sunday afternoon Kid’s Club program
and is open to children in second through fifth grades. The group rings for worship several times during the school year. The ability to read music
is not required, but space is limited. Contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.
Youth Handbells
Youth Handbells rehearse on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 pm during the school year. They ring in worship several times throughout the year,
and enjoy attending a local young ringer’s festival in the spring. No previous experience is necessary, however participation in the group is limited.
Contact the Handbell Director, Kelly Hodges, for more information.
Soapstone Praise Team
The Soapstone Praise Team plays on a regular basis for the contemporary praise and worship service. This group includes guitars, keyboard,
percussion, and vocalists. They can always use more musicians. Please contact Sue Segre
for more information.
Soapstone Orchestra/Brass Ensemble
This group will be newly formed. If you play an instrument but have had your instrument in the closet since high school, you need to get it out
and come play with us. Varying skill levels and ages are welcome. Please contact the Music Director, Pam Linke,
for more information.
Set in Stone
This is Soapstone’s Youth Praise Band. Set in Stone is for youth who have a desire to praise God through music. Utilizing a variety of
guitars, keyboards, drums and vocalists, the group rehearses on Sunday afternoons and plays regularly for UMYF on Sunday evenings. They also
enjoy playing for worship services throughout the year. For more information contact Dave Fouts.
Soapstone Players
2008 marks the beginning of a Christian Theatre Ministry at Soapstone. There will be opportunity for both youth and adults to show their
acting skills. We will perform at special events and possibly in our worship services to illustrate a certain theme or scripture. No previous experience
is necessary. Please contact the Music Director, Pam Linke, for more information.
Stepping Stones
Have you ever wondered how it feels to express the joy of the love of the Lord through movement? You are invited to move with us! No previous
dance lessons are required. Ladies from ages eight to eighty are welcome. For more information please e-mail
Vicky St. Clair or call her at 676-8519.
For information about any of the music ministries at Soapstone, contact:
Pam Linke, Director of Music Ministries
846-2212 Ex. 314
plinke@soapstoneumc.org
Kelly Hodges, Handbell Director
846-2212 Ex. 312
khodges@soapstoneumc.org
Andrea Turner, Church Accompanist
aturner114@nc.rr.com