Music is an important part of worship at Graystone as reflected by the following ministries:
Chancel Choir – The Chancel Choir sing during the Sunday morning worship service from August-May of each year taking off in the summer for June and July. The Chancel Choir also sings during special services around Advent and Lent. Anyone who loves to sing is encouraged to participate. Rehearsals are on Sundays, immediately following worship.
Graystone Ringers – The Graystone Ringers is led by Sam Maples.
Graystone Winds Quartet – The Graystone Winds Quartet performs at various times throughout the year.
Children, Youth & College Student Music – Throughout the year, our children, youth & college students participate in the worship service and special programs.
Colleen Ferron accompanies the choir and serves as our organist. (We are very proud of Graystone's pipe organ.) We are blessed to have Sam Maples, bassist; Ryan Worden, violinist; and Rachel Acuff Ribble, pianist; who participate in our weekly services. Mrs. Ribble also assists with the Children and Youth music. Elder Sam Maples is assisting with conducting the Chancel Choir at this time.
We currently have a small but mighty children and youth program.
Sunday:
Infant/Pre-School Sunday School Childcare & Storytime
Children & Youth Sunday School Class
Confirmation Class
Sunday Morning Service Children's Message
Extended Children's Message & Infant Nursery
Throughout the Year:
Pre-School, Elementary, Middle & High School Youth Meetings
Youth Mission Projects
Camp Graystone/Fundamentals
Middle & High School Retreats
In addition to specific youth programs, our youth are very involved in the everyday responsibilities of our church. They serve as ushers, acolytes, sound techs, video techs, and musicians.
If you want to learn more about our youth programs, contact Susan Reynolds, Director of Children's Ministries at 865-776-1305 or the church office at 865-577-0287.