Organization of a music ministry for worship is as old as the Old Testament temple. The first music ministry was appointed by King David under the instruction of God Himself: "...all of them trained and and skilled in music for the Lord - they numbered 288, young and old alike..." (1 Chronicles 25:7)

Corporate worship is the first priority of the mission statement of Immanuel Lutheran and many singers and instrumentalists are needed to provide leadership. Whether you are a child, youth, adult, singer, instrumentalist, actor, artist, or technician, there is a place for you to serve. The Music Ministry at Immanuel is a place to grow in your understanding of worship, a place for using your gifts in service, and a place to develop close friendships.

For more information on any of the groups listed below, please contact Kathy Schlecht, Director of Worship and Music Ministries (970-667-4506 or choose "Worship and Music" on the contact form.)

Ring Joycers and HIS Ringing BELLievers are adult handbell choirs which meet on Monday evenings to prepare music for worship and to fellowship together. Ring Joycers, a three-octave choir, meets from 6-7pm and HIS Ringing BELLievers, a five-octave choir, from 7-8pm. Members are also given the opportunity to participate in area, state, and national handbell festivals.

ROCKn Ringers is our youth handbell choir which meets Sundays at noon. This five-octave handbell choir rings for Sunday morning worship and participates in festival worship services along with the adult handbell choirs.

Bell Bottoms is a beginning children's handbell choir for 2nd through 4th grade students. They meet on Wednesday afternoons in the sanctuary from 4:30-5:00.

Radical Ringers is an advanced children's handbell choir for 5th and 6th grade students and experienced 4th grade ringers. They meet on Wednesday afternoons in the sanctuary from 4:00-4:30.

Lazer Lights: This Kindergarten through 5th grade group meets from 5:00-5:30 on Wednesday evenings and provides children an opportunity to learn about worship as well as prepare to participate in worship on a regular basis through singing, chime ringing, drama, artwork, musicals and more.

Immanuel's Chancel Choir is a classical choir for adults which helps lead our Classic Grace 8:00am worship service as well as festival worship services. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7pm in the sanctuary.

Spirit Sounds, our worship team, leads the congregation each Sunday in our First Light contemporary worship service. Rehearsals are at 8:00 am on Saturday mornings. Instrumentalists and vocalists rotate, participating from one to three times a month.

Instrumentalists: brass, woodwinds, string players and percussionists are used on a regular basis throughout the year in worship. All instrumentalists are invited to participate in festival services, with soloists and ensembles participating in weekly worship.

Our Drama Team prepares drama for worship services as well as seasonal events.

Worship Dance Ministry uses dance and movement to express worship and praise. Opportunities for participation exist for those with or without dance experience.