Chancel Choir Update 3/31: Death In Chancel Choir Family / Cares and Concerns
It is with sadness we report the following from Tenor Kathy Roberts:
"My mom, Margie Roberts was hospitalized for about 15 days in mid-February with pneumonia. She then transfered to Brooking Park for rehab and therapy, etc. While she showed some improvement for a short time, because of her chronic lung disease, she just couldn't recover this time. She passed away on Saturday morning (3/28) at the age of 83. At this point it was really a blessing. As she had lived here in St. Louis less than two years, services will be at a later date in Glenview, Ill., where she will be interred next to my dad. Prayers for my family will be appreciated."

This note is from Soprano Shannon Meriwether:
"My mom, Carole Schroeder, was admitted to St. Luke's Thursday morning with congestive heart failure, and lots of swelling. She is still in the ICU and will be until her oxygen level can stay high enough. We would appreciate thoughts and prayers. It seems this is the season for Jason's and my parents to start falling apart."

Chancel Choir Update 3/27: News / Cares and Concerns
The choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this week. Call time is 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthems: Hine Ma Tov and I Want Jesus To Walk With Me.

Fast Eddies For Lunch Tomorrow
If you are headed to Fast Eddies with us for lunch tomorrow (Saturday 3/28) we'll leave from the north end of the church parking lot near the trash dumpster at 10 a.m. sharp to arrive at Fast Eddies shortly before opening at 11 a.m. You have to be 21 to enter Fast Eddies.

Cares and Concerns
It is with sadness that we report the death of Norma Jean Barnard, mother of former Chancel Choir member Carole Allen. She died on Wednesday (3/25) in Blue Mound, Ill. following a mild heart attack and stroke. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday (3/27) at the Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Blue Mound. Graveside services for family only will be on Friday. A memorial service will held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Chapel Church in Blue Mound, Ill.

Chancel Choir Update 3/25: News / Cares and Concerns
We're getting down to the important stuff for our musical. Kevin says wear your dancing shoes to rehearsal tomorrow night. Fear not, it's pretty easy and Kevin says our dance steps involved only one foot off the floor at a time. See you tomorrow night.

Cares and Concerns
This from Soprano Carleen Anderson about husband Jim: "Good news on the bone and CT scans. No spread of the cancer to bone or lymph nodes. He is not a candidate for surgery with his history of stroke. He has started treatment that will take at least a year to complete. They start with hormone injections and adrenal pills to shrink the prostate and in four months he will have the radiation seeds implanted and then following in three months have external radiation treatments. It is very advanced cancer, but they feel this should take care of things. Thank you for your prayers and continue to keep us in your prayers during this course of treatment."

This from Soprano Jo Ann Jones: "Bruce's medical partner, Dr. Frank Tull, will be leaving our office and St. Luke's Hospital and moving his practice to DePaul Hospital as of April 1. He will be gaining two operating rooms at a time and several MAs and PAs, so he can be more efficient and get home sooner to play with his kids. Any of you who want to continue seeing Dr. Tull should fill out paperwork to have me copy your medical records and send to his new office. Bruce is NOT retiring, despite rumors that are abounding. He will continue in the same office where he has been since 1985. He will be happy to see any of Dr. Tull's patients, especially the choir members. The ladies at the front desk are supposed to try to limit Dr. Tull's patients to hip and knee surgeries, so please tell them that Jo Ann said it's okay for you to see Dr. Jones, no matter what the problem is -- because you are in choir with me. (I have some clout at the office!) Thanks for your understanding."

Chancel Choir Update 3/20: News / Cares and Concerns
The choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Cor Mundum Crea.

Sign Up To Sing on Easter
If you plan to sing with the choir on Easter Sunday, we need to know at which services you wish to sing. There are sign up sheets posted outside Kevin's office in the Music Room. Please stop by and sign up forat least two Easter worship services.

Lunch At Fast Eddies In Alton on Saturday, March 28
Always a choir favorite. Shrimp as big as your arm -- well maybe your thumb, but plenty big -- just 29 cents. Amazing hamburgers and steak on a stick. We'll meet at the church at 10 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time for the Fast Eddies opening at 11 a.m. A sign up sheet will be available in the Music Room. You must be 21 to enter Fast Eddies.

It's Spring
Finally it's spring and non too soon. Spring arrived in St. Louis at 6:44 a.m. this morning. Enjoy.

Cares and Concerns
Connie Gnaegy, father of Bass Dave Gnaegy and father-in-law of Alto Merry Gnaegy, is a patient at St. Luke's Hospital. The family has requested no visitors. Connie is the husband of former Chancel Choir director Betty Gnaegy and sang with us for many years.

Soprano Carleen Anderson reports that her husband Jim has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Alto Dennelle Gruenloh and Tenor Cy Gruenloh have a new grandchild.

Chancel Choir Update 3/18: News
We're working on Easter music and our musical. We'll look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.

Lunch At Fast Eddies In Alton on Saturday, March 28
Always a choir favorite. Shrimp as big as your arm -- well maybe your thumb, but plenty big -- just 29 cents. Amazing hamburgers and steak on a stick. We'll meet at the church at 10 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time for the Fast Eddies opening at 11 a.m. A sign up sheet will be available at rehearsal tomorrow night. You must be 21 to enter Fast Eddies.

Chancel Choir Update 3/13: News / Cares and Concerns
Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Call time is 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Fairest Lord Jesus

Revised Musical Requirement
If you're a singer who stayed home last night because you don't think you can memorize the music, think again. Kevin has reduced the number of pieces needing memory work. There are only four now and we pretty much already know them. Your excuse is no longer valid. You are missing some great fun and we really need you to participate.

Choir Votes to Revise Scholarship
Following a proposal from Chancel Choir officers, the choir voted to increase the amount of its annual college scholarship and the way the scholarship is paid out. Effective this spring, the Chancel Choir will award one $1,000 scholarship that is renewable for three consecutive years while the recipient is in college for a total scholarship of $4,000. The recipient will have to reapply each year and show proof of continued full-time registration. Written guidelines will be developed and the new scholarship program will be communicated to potential applicants later this spring.

Centenary Lunch Help Needed Next Wednesday
Our monthly crew to serve lunch at the Centenary soup kitchen needs at least one more person to help next Wednesday. If you're available, contact Barb Farmer at bfarmmo@gmail.com.

Cares and Concerns
Tenor Don Erhardt received good news this week. The mass on his kidney was a benign renel cyst.
Soprano Karen Fair is hospitalized at St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of anemia.

Chancel Choir Update 3/11: Cares and Concerns
This from Soprano Bertha Erhardt about Tenor Don Erhardt:
"Here is an update on Don. The cardiac catherization went well and no stent was needed. They will monitor it medically. We do have a glitch though, they found an abnormal result of kidney function. They found a mass on his right kidney and he had a MRI late Tuesday afternoon. We are now waiting for the results. We are hoping for good news. We want to thank our choir family for their concern and prayers.
Thanks so much."

Pastor Emeritus John Ward is recovering at St. Luke's Hospital from surgery to treat a ruptured appendix.

Chancel Choir Update 3/11: News
Wonder how the Chancel Choir musical will be "staged"? Come to rehearsal tomorrow night and find out. We'll also work on Easter music. See you there.

Easter Schedule
We'll sing in the loft for Easter Sunday services at 8, 9, 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Chancel Choir members are asked to sing for two of the four services. Signup sheets are posted in the Music Room. Rehearsal for Easter Sunday will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. There will be no regular Chancel Choir rehearsal on Thursday, April 9.

Lunch At Fast Eddies In Alton on Saturday, March 28
Always a choir favorite. Shrimp as big as your arm -- well maybe your thumb, but plenty big -- just 29 cents. Amazing hamburgers and steak on a stick. We'll meet at the church at 10 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time for the Fast Eddies opening at 11 a.m. Mark this on your calendar. You must be 21 to enter Fast Eddies.

Chancel Choir Update 3/7: Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. tomorrow morning. Set your clock ahead one hour or you'll be late for church.

Chancel Choir Update 3/6: News / Cares and Concerns
No choir in the loft this Sunday. Come and see the Music Maker's musical Technicolor Promise at the 9 and 10:50 a.m. worship services and at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Chancel Choir Musical Memorization Schedule
The following songs are to be memorized by rehearsal on Thursday, March 12: Processional, The Truth Shall Make You Free and Song of Mary. Pull out that study CD.

Lunch At Fast Eddies In Alton on Saturday, March 28
Always a choir favorite. Shrimp as big as your arm -- well maybe your thumb, but plenty big -- just 29 cents. Amazing hamburgers and steak on a stick. We'll meet at the church at 10 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time for the Fast Eddies opening at 11 a.m. Mark this on your calendar. You must be 21 to enter Fast Eddies.

Cares and Concerns
Tenor Don Erhardt will undergo cardiac catheterization on Monday at Missouri Baptist Medical Center to diagnose a heart irregularity discovered in a recent stress test.

Chancel Choir Web Site Update
The first of several updates to the Chancel Choir website has been completed. All pictorial directories are now up to date showing currently active choir members. While you need a password to access the directories on the site, I have provided links to the directories below so you can check out your information. If there's an error, please let me know. Over the next few months, I will work to replace many of the directory photos so that our pictures better reflect "current appearance reality." Five of our 11 new members provided some brief biographical information so you can get acquainted at the link below. All member information on our site is both password protected and blocked from search engines.

Soprano
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/chancel_photodirectory-soprano.htm
Alto
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/chancel_photodirectory-alto.htm
Tenor
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/chancel_photodirectory-tenor.htm
Bass
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/chancel_photodirectory-bass.htm
New Members
http://www.mumchancelchoir.org/Member/Directory/New%20Members%20-%202008-2009.htm

Chancel Choir Update 3/4: News / Cares and Concern
Regular rehearsal this week. We’ll work on the musical and lenten music. See you there

Sign Up For Two Easter Sunday Worship Services
There will be four identical worship services in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. A combined Easter choir that will include members of the Chancel Choir will sing at each of the four services. Chancel Choir members are expected to sing for at least two of the worship services on Easter Sunday. A sign up sheet is posted in the Music Room for you to designate your services.

Cares and Concerns
Soprano Shannon Meriwether reports her husband Jason's dad “went home from the hospital in mid-February. He had to return with some fluid on his lungs, but has since gone home again. She'd like to thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes. For him to make such a quick turn around we know we have been truly blessed.”

Chancel Choir Update 2/27: News
Chancel Choir sings at the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:20 am. in the Music Room. Anthem: In Remembrance.

Chicago Tour Form Deadline Sunday
The deadline for turning in your Chicago tour form is Sunday. Please turn in a form either if you are and if you are not participating.

Sign Up For Two Easter Sunday Worship Services
There will be four identical worship services in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. A combined Easter choir that will include members of the Chancel Choir will sing at each of the four services. Chancel Choir members are expected to sing for at least two of the worship services on Easter Sunday. A sign up sheet is posted in the Music Room for you to designate the services in which you will participate.

Youth Choir Mentors Needed
We're looking for a few Chancel Choir members to serve as mentors to the youth choir to assist with the Easter music in their rehearsals. Since they will be joining us on Easter Sunday, having some "veterans" help them learn the "Hallelujah Chorus" would be great. Rehearsal is Sunday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. See Kevin for details.

Chancel Choir Update 2/29: News
See you at rehearsal tomorrow night. We'll begin working on the musical.

Easter Sunday
There will be four identical worship services in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday. A combined Easter choir that will include members of the Chancel Choir will sing at each of the four services. Chancel Choir members are expected to sing for at least two of the worship services on Easter Sunday. A sign up sheet will be posted in the Music Room for you to designate the services in which you will participate.

Chancel Choir Musical Schedule
Here is the performance and rehearsal schedule for our spring musical:
Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Dress Rehearsal No. 1
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Dress Rehearsal No. 2
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Final Rehearsal
Sunday, April 19, 7 p.m. -- Performance

Chancel Choir Update 2/20: News
We sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Warm up in the Music Room at 10:20 a.m. Anthem: Shepherd Me, O God.

Greeters Needed On Last Sunday
Chancel choir provides greeters at the door of the Narthex on the last Sunday of the month. We'll need greeters for Sunday, Feb. 28, prior to the 10:50 a.m. worship service. If you can help, email Tenor Tim Zink at timnlor@charter.net or call 314-566-6340.

Chancel Choir Musical Schedule
Work is under way for the choir's musical Celebrate Life to be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 19. There are some other times and dates to note:

Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Dress Rehearsal No. 1
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Dress Rehearsal No. 2
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. -- Final Rehearsal
Sunday, April 19, 7 p.m. -- Performance

Mardis Gras Party
If you are signed up to attend the Mardis Gras party tomorrow night, we'll see you at 6:30 p.m. at at the GC Food and Brewery located on Olive east of I-270 at Craig Road in a strip mall with a Dierbergs in Creve Coeur. Bring your beads. Reservations with the restaurant have been made so we're expecting everyone who signed up to be there. If you have to cancel at the last minute, call the social chairman on her cell phone at 314-265-6196.

Chancel Choir Update 2/19: News
Regular rehearsal tomorrow night. We'll begin working on the musical. See you there.

Last Call For Chancel Choir Mardi Gras Party This Saturday
It's still not too late to sign up. Join us for a Mardi Gras party/dinner at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the GC Food and Brewery located on Olive east of I-270 at Craig Road in a strip mall with a Dierbergs in Creve Coeur. We'll have a private room and an amazing menu. A sign up sheet will be available at rehearsal or you my respond to this email or call Sandy Ford, Chancel Choir social director, at 636-227-5749.

Chancel Choir Update 2/13: News / Cares and Concerns
We sing for worship this Sunday at 10:50 a.m. Warm up in the Music Room at 10:20 p.m. Anthem: O Worship the King.

Centenary Meal Service Needs Help on Wednesday
We need help with our mission outreach to Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown St. Louis next Wednesday (2/18). Once each month a team of four choir members goes to the church to help prepare and serve lunch to the homeless in the church's food kitchen. You don't need to be a cook, just be willing to help out from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The group car pools from our church. It is a worthwhile experience and actually fun. Check with Barb Farmer at bfarmmo@gmail.com for details.

Tocattas, Tunes and Trumpetings Sunday Night
Outstanding trumpeter Lorenzo Trujillo will join Organist/Music Associate John Cargile with organ music by Mouret, Hovhaness, Bach, Handel and Vierne. Also featured is Antonio Vivaldi's concerto for two trumpets and organ. The concert is free and begins at 7 p.m. this Sunday (2/15) in the Sanctuary.

Cares and Concerns
Soprano Donna Biolchini reports that her mother, Louise Kime, is recovering at St. John's Mercy Medical Center from surgery Wednesday to treat colon cancer. Mrs. Kime is also grandmother of Soprano Sarah McMillen.

Chancel Choir Update 2/10: News / Cares and Concerns
Regular rehearsal this Thursday night. See you there

Chancel Choir Mardi Gras Party Saturday, Feb. 21
Join us for a Mardi Gras party/dinner at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at the GC Food and Brewery located on Olive east of I-270 at Craig Road in a strip mall with a Dierbergs in Creve Coeur. We'll have a private room and an amazing menu. We'd like to know as soon as possible if you are joining us. Reservations will be needed on or before rehearsal on Thursday, Feb. 19. A sign up sheet will be available at rehearsals or you my respond to this email or call Sandy Ford, Chancel Choir social director, at 636-227-5749.

Cares and Concerns
Alto Melissa Larsen a little lost black dog in the church parking lot last week. It's a black and white male Shih Tzu -- more black than white and not neutered -- found in the area of Old Sulfur Springs and Manchester. He was taken to Dr. Dietrich Steinburg's office on Saturday -- not microchipped, healthy, and had been groomed not too long ago. If you know of anyone that lost this little guy, please have them contact Kathy Townsend at 636-227-6912.

Chancel Choir Update 4/6: News / Cares and Concerns
We sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: To Love Our God

Chicago Tour Reservation Forms
Information about the April Chicago tour was distributed two weeks ago. Last night Kevin provided the choir with forms to indicate if you plan to participate. These forms are due March 1. Everyone, including those who are not going on the tour, needs to turn in a form.

Chancel Choir Mardi Gras Party Saturday, Feb. 21
That's right, you don't need to be in Soulard to celebrate. Join us for a Mardi Gras party/dinner Saturday evening, Feb. 21. Grab your beads and join us at 6:30 p.m. at the GC Food and Brewery located on Olive east of I-270 at Craig Road in a strip mall with a Dierbergs in Creve Coeur. We'll have a private room and an amazing menu. Reservations will be needed on or before rehearsal on Thursday, Feb. 19. A sign up sheet will be available at rehearsals or you my respond to this email or call Sandy Ford, Chancel Choir social director, at 636-227-5749.

Cares and Concerns
Bass Bob Broyles is recovering at home following surgery Tuesday to treat degenerative disc disease in his neck.

Chancel Choir Update 2/5: Cares and Concerns
Tenor Bruce Brader is undergoing hip replacement surgery at 12:30 p.m. today at St. Anthony's Medical Center. He has been waiting for a new hip for some time. Alto Debbi Brader asks for our prayers.

Louise Kime, mother of Soprano Donna Biolchini and grandmother of Soprano Sarah McMillen, is having surgery for colon cancer next Wednesday, Feb. 11, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. The family asks for our thoughts and prayers.

Soprano Shannon Meriwether reports that her father-in-law, David Meriwether, is hospitalized in Springfield, Mo. with emphysema and a mild heart attack last week. He now has heart failure and may not recover. She asks for our thoughts and prayers.

Chancel Choir Update 2/5: Mardi Gras Party and Spring Social Events
The Chancel Choir social director is on duty and has planned a lineup of spring events you won't want to miss. They start with:

Chancel Choir Mardi Gras Party Saturday, Feb. 21
That's right, you don't need to be in Soulard to celebrate. Join us for a Mardi Gras party/dinner Saturday evening, Feb. 21. Grab your beads and join us at 6:30 p.m. at the GC Food and Brewery located on Olive east of I-270 at Craig Road in a strip mall with a Dierbergs in Creve Coeur. We'll have a private room and an amazing menu. Reservations will be needed on or before rehearsal on Thursday, Feb. 19. A sign up sheet will be available at rehearsal tonight or you my respond to this email or call Sandy Ford, Chancel Choir social director, at 636-227-5749.

Lunch At Fast Eddies In Alton on Saturday, March 28
Always a choir favorite. Shrimp as big as your arm -- well maybe your thumb, but plenty big -- just 29 cents. Amazing hamburgers and steak on a stick. We'll meet at the church at 10 a.m. and make the drive to Alton in time for the Fast Eddies opening at 11 a.m. Mark this on your calendar.

Movie in the Valley, Saturday, April 18
Here's a different wrinkle on movie night. We'll head to the Galaxy in Chesterfield Valley and see a movie together selected by popular vote the week before. Of course, dinner will follow at one of the nearby restaurants. There may even be ice cream involved.

You Ain't Seen a Game Night Like This Folks
The social director has been plotting a game night to be remembered. So far, she ain't talking. But we know the date is Saturday, May 16. What games will be play? Stay tuned. She may spill the beans early.

Thursday Summer Dinners
We'll begin our annual summer tour of local restaurants in June. Plan on a stop at a local favorite and there's a few new ones on the list this year too.

New choir members and veterans too plan on joining us for our social events this year. It's a great way to get to know your choir friends outside of the loft. The monthly events are open to any choir member and guests. We'll look forward to seeing you there.

Chancel Choir Update 2/4: News
Regular rehearsal tomorrow night. Kevin's back. See you then.

Chancel Choir Update: 1/30: News
Chancel Choir sings for the 10:50 a.m. worship services this Sunday (2/1). Call time is 10.20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthem: Pie Jesu.Chancel Choir Update 1/28: News
Regular rehearsal tomorrow night. There'll be plenty of time to clear the roads by tomorrow night. We'll see you there.

Last Call for Christmas Concert CDs
If you haven't picked up your recording of the Christmas concert or still owe money for CDs you've received, please stop by the back table tomorrow night. I'd like to finish up the project this week.

Chancel Choir Update 1/24: Greeters Needed Tomorrow
This from Tenor Tim Zink:
“Hey Choir people! We are greeting again this weekend (1/25). Can you believe it is already the last weekend in January? I have had a couple of people volunteer to greet and we have a new time. We no longer greet for the 9:30 service, just the 10:50 service. If you can help out, please e-mail me and let me know at timnlor@charter.net. We aren't limited to just four people. If you just want to get to see some folks you may not have seen in awhile come on up and greet your fellow worshipers. We will want to be in position by about 10:10 a.m.”

Chancel Choir Update 1/22: News / Cares and Concerns
We sing for worship on Sunday at the 10:50 a.m. service. Report to the Music Room at 10:20 a.m. Anthem: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

See You At The Holiday Party
If you have reserved a space, we'll see you at the annual holiday party tomorrow night (1/24). The party will be from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Spazio's in Westport. Spazio's is located at the Comfort Inn on Lackland Road. Here are the directions one more time:
Directions To Spazio’s -- From I-270, take Page east approximately 1/2 mile to the Lackland Road/Westport Plaza exit. Turn right onto Lackland Road. The hotel is located at the intersection of Lackland Road and Westport Plaza Drive on the right. Look for the Comfort Inn sign.

Proposed Change In Choir Scholarship
Choir President Ann Garber reported during rehearsal last week that the choir officers were considering a change in the annual scholarship the choir awards to a graduating high school senior. Officers proposed boosting the annual scholarship to $4000 from its current $2000 and paying the scholarship out over four years in $1000 increments. Only one scholarship per year would be awarded. A scholarship winner would continue to receive the payments as long as they stayed in school. There were several suggestions from choir members and officers are fine tuning the proposal for a future vote of the choir.

Cares and Concerns
This from Soprano Kathy Givens:
Are you a cancer survivor, undergoing treatment, or are you just starting your journey with cancer? How do you feel? Would you like to talk about your experiences, fears, and anticipations with other survivors? A new support group is forming at MUMC for cancer survivors. All cancer survivors are invited to join this sharing and caring group on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

Cancer survivors have many experiences, fears, and hopes in common and this group offers a unique opportunity to look at life with Christ and cancer. Plan on joining us for support as we address not only healing of the body, but healing of the soul. Contacts for more information about this group are Kathy Givens at kgivens@agcstl.org or Pastor Stephanie Hibray.

Chancel Choir Update 1/20: News / Cares and Concerns
We'll see you at rehearsal this Thursday. Plenty to do.

Big Holiday Party Is Saturday Night
The Chancel Choir's annual Holiday Party is this Saturday night. The festivities begin at 7 p.m at Spazio's in Westport. If you have a ticket, plan on joining us for an evening of good food, good music and fun. Spazio's is located at the Comfort Inn on Lackland Road. Here are the directions:
Directions To Spazio’s -- From I-270, take Page east approximately 1/2 mile to the Lackland Road/Westport Plaza exit. Turn right onto Lackland Road. The hotel is located at the intersection of Lackland Road and Westport Plaza Drive on the right. Look for the Comfort Inn sign.

Christmas Concert Recordings
Christmas Concert CDs are available for pick up this Thursday. If you've picked up your recordings, please pay this week.

Cares and Concerns
Bass Bob Broyles was hospitalized over the weekend at St. Luke's Hospital for diagnosis and treatment of degenerative disc disease in his neck. His wife, Carol, asks for prayers from the choir that the treatment will be effective.

Chancel Choir Update 1/16: News / Cares and Concerns
King Holiday Celebration Saturday Afternoon
If you're participating in the join worship service Saturday afternoon at St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, 1260 Hamilton in the city, details repeated from last night's rehearsal guide. You'll need to bring your robe, stole, and music folder with you.

Schedule:
2 p.m. -- Rehearsal/Warmup at St. Paul's
3:30 p.m. -- Break
4 p.m. -- Combined Service
Transportation:
Both MUMC buses are available. Buses will depart from the church at 1:15 p.m.
Music:
Climbin' Higher Mountains, Hold Out Your Light and He Never Failed Me Yet
Directions:
This is one route. Take I-44 east (14.1 miles) to Kingshighway (Exit 287A), north on Kinghighway (2.9 miles) to Page, left on Page (1.5 miles) and left on Hamilton.

Sunday Worship at 10:50 a.m.
Chancel Choir will sing for worship at 10:50 a.m. this Sunday. Warmup in Music Room at 10:20 a.m. Music: He Never Failed Me Yet, Hold Out Your Light and He Never Failed Me Yet

Last Call For Holiday Party Reservations
If you plan to join us for our annual holiday party on Saturday, Jan. 24, you must let Alto Lois Hendrickson know by noon on Monday, Jan. 19. The party will be held from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Spazio's in Westport. As in past years there will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and music provided by Bass Joe Elstner's band The Decades. Cost is $25 per person. Call or email Party Chair Alto Lois Hendrickson by noon on Monday (1/19) if you would like to attend. You will then have until Jan. 22 to pay her. Her email is: lrhendrickson@charter.net Her phone:
636-394-7536.

Cares and Concerns
Soprano Carlene Anderson is a grandmother again. Grandson Peter Augustine Mellier was born on Dec. 10. No additional information available.

Chancel Choir Update 1/13: News / Cares and Concern
Rehearsal this Thursday. Plenty to do. We’ll see you there.

Holiday Party Reservations Are Due Now
If you plan to join us for our annual holiday party on Saturday, Jan. 24, we need your money now. The party will be held from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Spazio's in Westport. As in past years there will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and music provided by Bass Joe Elstner's band The Decades. Cost is $25 per person. Please pay Party Chair Alto Lois Hendrickson in person or mail your check to her at: 1047 Camargo, Ballwin, MO 63011.

Cares and Concerns
Helen Gray, grandmother of Bass Joe McMillen and Soprano Sarah McMillen, suffered a stroke during the holidays. She is now in a rehab facility in Indiana. Please keep her and the rest of Joe's family in your prayers.

Eleven members of the Chancel Choir joined 13 singers at Second Baptist Church on Saturday for a memorial service for Tenor John Johnson.

Chancel Choir Update 1/9: News
Chancel Choir will sing for the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Call time is 10:20 a.m. in the Music Room. Anthems: All Things Bright and Beautiful, Seek to Serve, and Feed My Lambs.

Choir Is Invited To Sing For Johnson Memorial Tomorrow
For years Tenor John Johnson made our choir his musical home. When he left the choir to return to his home church a couple of years ago, he was our oldest member. John died a few weeks ago. His memorial service is this Saturday and an invitation has been extended to members of the Chancel Choir to join singers at Second Baptist Church for the funeral service. The service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, Mo. The church is just west of the Galleria Shopping Mall on the corner of Clayton and McKnight roads. Dr. Stephen Jones, pastor; Brad Short, choir director; and Marilyn Short, organist will be leading the service. The choir will sing "Kingdom of God" by Stephen Lawrence. It's an easy piece, but good for the funeral. We will not wear choir robes. Brad Short would like to invite choir members from MUMC to join the singing. We will practice at noon to be ready for the 1 p.m. service. Join us whether you would like to sing with the choir or just attend the service.

Holiday Party Reservations Are Due Now
Our holiday party will be Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. again at Spazio's in Westport. Party Chair Lois Hendrickson is taking reservations now. As in past year there will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and music provided by Bass Joe Elstner's band The Decades. Cost is $25 per person. Please pay Lois or mail your check to her at: 1047 Camargo, Ballwin, MO 63011.

Chancel Choir Update 1/6: News / Cares and Concerns
It's back to work for the Chancel Choir. Rehearsals resume at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday (1/8). It will be a busy spring. We've got the joint worship service next Saturday, music for Easter and our spring musical to prepare -- not to mention the tour to Chicago. We'll see you Thursday.

Holiday Party Reservations Are Due Now
Our holiday party will be Saturday, Jan. 24, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. again at Spazio's in Westport. Party Chair Lois Hendrickson is taking reservations now. As in past year there will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and music provided by Bass Joe Elstner's band The Decades. Cost is $25 per person. Please pay Lois or mail your check to her at: 1047 Camargo, Ballwin, MO 63011.

Help Undecorate The Church
Do you like to tear things down and box them up? If so, you'll love helping the Altar Guild take down the Christmas decorations and store them for next year. The Altar Guild could use some help starting at 9 a.m. this Saturday (1/10).

Looking Ahead
Saturday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m. -- Combined service at St. Paul AME Church. Robert Ray's Gospel Mass with Robert Ray.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. -- Holiday party dinner/dance at Spazios.
Sunday, April 19 -- Chancel Choir musical, "Celebrate Life".
Friday-Saturday, April 24-26 -- Tour to Chicago.

Choir Is Invited To Sing For Johnson Memorial
For years Tenor John Johnson made our choir his musical home. When he left the choir to return to his home church a couple of years ago, he was our oldest member. John died a few weeks ago. His memorial service is this Saturday and an invitation has been extended to members of the Chancel Choir to join singers at Second Baptist Church for the funeral service. The service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Road, Richmond Heights, Mo. The church is just west of the Galleria Shopping Mall on the corner of Clayton and McKnight roads. Dr. Stephen Jones, pastor; Brad Short, choir director; and Marilyn Short, organist will be leading the service. The choir will sing "Kingdom of God" by Stephen Lawrence. It's an easy piece, but good for the funeral. We will not wear choir robes. Brad Short would like to invite choir members from MUMC to join the singing. We will practice at noon to be ready for the 1 p.m. service. Join us whether you would like to sing with the choir or just attend the service.

Christmas Concert Recordings
Our Christmas concert this year was one of the best ever. All we need is more singers and a Tabernacle and we could give the MTC a run for its money. A digital recording was made of this year's concert and will be ready for pick up at rehearsal on Thursday, Jan. 15. If you would like a recording either reply to this email or put your name on the sign up at rehearsal this Thursday. The CDs are $10.