Contemporary Worship Arts is a wonderful and blessed ministry to be a part of here at FUMC.
"With God's help and the guidance of the appointed clergy of this congregation we, as a team of worship leaders, are committed to working together to utilize our gifts, talents, and resources to present the good news of Jesus Christ in a variety of creative ways that will reach the hearts of all; fostering a community of ministers."
Contact: Jayson Hemphill

CROSSROADS PLANNING TEAM:
The Crossroads Planning Team tries to create meaningful worship services that honor God while offering the congregation a more contemporary perspective on worship. Our weekly planning sessions consist of developing message concepts and themes with choices of music, drama, videos, and dance that enhance the teaching of the message being given, with a focus on excellence. They meet on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Youth Loft.

CROSSROADS MUSIC TEAM:
The music for the 11:00 AM CrossRoads service is provided by the CrossRoads Music Team. This versatile group of musicians prepares and performs a wide range of music that enhances the weekly Crossroads teaching. They rehearse on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM.
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DRAMA MINISTRY TEAM:
The purpose of the Drama Ministry is to present ideas and issues utilizing various types of drama, ranging from reader's theater to interactive sketches. Each drama is used to move the congregation toward the theme of that service.
The Drama Ministry Team is open to all people of Jr. High age and older. The primary emphasis is on acting, directing, and writing the sketches that are performed at the Saturday evening service and the Sunday, 11:00 AM CrossRoads service. The team also needs costumers, set builders, painters and stage assistants. The drama ministry also works together to present musical productions and drama sketches for special occasions.

SATURDAY NIGHT ALIVE PRAISE TEAM:
The Praise Team is a team of worship leaders, who prayerfully seek God's guidance in working together to utilize their gifts to glorify Him through praise and worship style music. The Praise Team is primarily responsible for leading the Saturday evening Praise & Worship services, but also participates in additional Holy Week and Christmas services and other special events. The team focuses on a contemporary vocal ensemble sound and sings popular contemporary praise choruses. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Hale Chapel
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SACRED DANCE ENSEMBLE:
The Sacred Dance Ensemble is made up of individuals who love to glorify God by means of dance, sign language, and movement. We embrace all opportunities to combine music with movement to praise God, whether we be called to participate in our worship services or other God-honoring events. This ministry is open to all people ages 12 and up. Our Jr/Sr High group meets each Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. No dance experience required - just the desire to move for God.

CONCERT PLANNING TEAM:
The purpose of the Concert Ministry Team is to bring Christian artists and their music to the people of McHenry County. This team plans, organizes, hosts and supports several Christian concerts every year. Their goal is to reach out to people and share the love of Jesus Christ through these events. There is always a need for many volunteers to usher, organize, set-up and clean at each concert.