It was the duty of the trumpeters and singers to make themselves heard in unison in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, and ... the song was raised, with trumpets and cymbals and other musical instruments, in praise to the Lord, "For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever."
—2 Chronicles 5:13

Get Involved

If you're interested in becoming involved in worship as an instrumentalist or have any questions about our Worship & Music Ministries, please contact your campus-specific Worship Department Ministry Assistant:

  • Downtown Campus: Contact Jesse Harms (612-338-7653 x425).
  • North Campus: Contact Scott Cornish (612-455-0800 x823).
  • South Campus: Contact Nick Roen (612-746-2650 x661).

Here are some ways you can participate in our instrumental ministry:

Bethlehem Downtown & North Orchestra

  • The Downtown and North campuses each have orchestras that play at its respective campus worship services once a month and in seasonal concerts throughout the year. Brass, string, woodwind, and percussion players are invited to participate.
  • The orchestra is open to adults (age 18 & above) who have at least a high school-level of playing ability. New musicians are welcome throughout the year.  
  • Rehearsals are twice a month on Monday evenings from 7–9pm in the Sanctuary of each campus (September–May).  A detailed schedule is given to all orchestra members.

South Campus Instrumentalists

  • Instrumentalists of all kinds participate in worship services at the South Campus as soloists or as part of brass, string, and woodwind ensembles. Individuals and groups play throughout the year.
  • Rehearsal times vary depending on the group and the services in which they are playing.

Strings in Service

  • Strings in Service contributes to the worship services at our three campuses and periodic community outreach opportunities by playing praise-song and hymn arrangements on violin, viola, cello, and bass.
  • The group is open to all ages from beginning Suzuki preschoolers to adults.
  • North Campus: Contact Connie Aiken at 651-644-8318.

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