First United Methodist Church, Hawkins, TX Music

Church Office- 903-769-2973

229 E Blackbourn St
Hawkins, TX 75765

hawkinsfumc@gmail.com

Staff Contact: Dr. Gerald Bieritz, Director of Chancel Choir

CHANCEL CHOIR

Leads in worship during the 10:30 a.m. service each Sunday and also presents special worship services for Easter, Patriotic specials, and Christmas. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Childcare provided when needed.

Dr. Gerald Bieritz, director

JOY JAMMERS (Children’s Choir)

(4 yrs. - 5^th grade)

Sings in the 10:30 a.m. worship service monthly and presents musicals. A variety of great music is sung in worship and for Christmas, Easter, and Patriotic specials. Rehearsals are on Wednesday from 4:30 until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:35 a.m. (right after the 10:30 service is concluded) until 12:00 p.m. Both rehearsals are in Young Hall.

Carolyn Hicks, director

YOUTH CHOIR

(6^th grade through 12^th grade)

JOYFUL NOISE

A ladies ensemble that sings in the 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. worship services at selected times during the year. Rehearsals are monthly beginning in September, and ending in May on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.

Linda Crabtree, director

SOUNDS OF PRAISE

The Handbell Choir plays for the traditional worship services several times a year and is occasionally invited to play outside the church. There are currently 10 members who play three octaves. Music reading experience is very helpful but not required. Practice is on Monday evenings at 5 p.m. in the choir room.

Jo Anne Batey, Director