Centered at the Cross
Worship ministry
Dictionaries define worship as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, most would describe worship as the love, devotion, and reverence for a deity or sacred object. Worship as a verb is the expression of this devotion.
The Bible uses the word worship many times—all involving the ideas expressed in our modern dictionaries. However, the Bible also describes worship as both an individual and collective activity. Individually, we offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1). Collectively, we gather to honor and praise God (Acts 2:43–47).
Worship, then, is giving ourselves individually and collectively to God for His honor and glory.
Music ministry
Chancel choir
Chancel choir provides choral music (SATB) for the 9am worship service and is directed by Larry Griffin. Teens and adults are welcome to participate. Practice is on Wednesday from 7:30–8:30pm in the Sanctuary and Sunday mornings at 8:30am. The Chancel choir also hosts an area Church Choir festival each year. This year’s festival will take place in Novbber.
Bell choir
Handbells and choirchimes are another way of worshipping God through music. If you have played either of these instruments or would like to try, please contact Beth Snider. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:15–7:15pm, come play with us!
Worship team/praise band
The Mountview Praise Band is headed by Steve Brown and leads the congregation in praise music at the 11:15am service. If you are interested in joining the Praise Band please contact Steve Brown. Practice is on Saturday mornings at 10am in the Sanctuary.
Brass ensbble
The Mountview Brass Ensbble meets periodically throughout the year and is led by Jim and Lois Allen. If you play a brass instrument and would like to join the brass ensbble, please contact Jim Allen.
Guitar class
Have you always wanted to look cool and play the guitar before millions of adoring fans but unfortunately you don’t know the first thing about playing the guitar?! If so, this is your opportunity to move from air guitar to actual guitar playing. Join a 2-month course for beginning guitarists being offered on Saturday mornings from 9–9:45am beginning Septbber 22, 2007. Contact Steve Brown for more details. Another class will be offered in Spring of 2008.
Drama ministry
The Mountview Drama ministry provides periodic skits for worship services as well as a Christmas Drama during Decbber. The Drama Ministry will also be performing a spring musical in April. Contact Sarah Platine for more information.
Sanctuary decoration ministry
The Sanctuary Decoration Ministry meets before the advent season to deck the Mountview halls with bows of holly in preparation for celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Contact Sarah Platine for more information.
Audio visual ministry
The Audio Visual ministry at Mountview provides all sound, video, and media for Sunday morning worship. The AV ministry also assists with various Mountview events, including weddings and conferences. Contact Steve Brown or Byron Stanoszek for more information.
Greeters and ushers
Our Greeters and Ushers help to make the Mountview worship experience smooth and flawless, by greeting you at the door, assisting with seating, special needs of worshippers, and collecting the offering. Our greeters and ushers are on a monthly rotation, with each team serving 3 months out of the year. Contact Sarah Platine for more information.
Get involved
Contact team leader Sarah Platine by email or at 316.1922.
