Music and the Arts at Church of the Palms

John W. Ferreira has served as Director of Music and Arts and organist at Church of the Palms for twenty-one years. He enhances the traditional worship services on the 4 Manual Organ and is responsible for the eleven music groups at the church. John also has a ministry of teaching others to show God’s love through the American Sign Language.

John comes to us from Waterbury, CT where he served a congregation for over fourteen years. While in Connecticut, he became the founding director for the First Church Gilbert and Sullivan Troupe as well as Music Director in residence for the Civic Theater of Waterbury.

John is a graduate of Westminster Choir College and is the recipient of the C.A.G.O. degree from the American Guild of Organists.

Jesus Loves Me

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Words by Anna B. Warner
Music by William B. Bradbury
Arranged by Tom Fettke

Commissioned by the Music and Arts Ministry of the Church of the Palms, and dedicated to John W. Ferreira, CAGO in appreciation for his many years of services as Director.

(Church Copyright License for all Music #706640)

Performed by the Praise and Glory Singers

Summer Choir
On the second and fourth Sunday of July and August the Summer Choir will sing at the 9:15 a.m. worship service. We rehearse at 8:30 a.m. in the Music and Arts Building on the morning that we sing. All are welcome to join.

Upcoming Special Music Performances

On August 29 singer Maria Wirries will be our guest musician at the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Maria began singing at age five and conquered the Talent Explosion audience at The Players Theater at age, eleven. Also a talented figure skater, Maria aspires to compete in the Olympics.

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John W. Ferreira, C.A.G.O.
Director of Worship, Music & the Arts
Adult Choir Director
Our Adult Hand-Bell group. Off ering music on a monthly basis in worship, they perform a variety of levels and hand-bell ringing technique. Rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Dr. Linda Vasilaki
Instrumental Director
String Class
Meets Mondays, 6:00 p.m. in the Music and Arts Building. This group is for stringed instruments only.

Dr. Linda Vasilaki
Instrumental Director
Sounds of Glory Orchestra
Meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Music & Arts Building. Under the direction of Dr. Linda Vasilaki, this group enhances our Worship on a regular basis. The group is open to all ages and all stages of playing ability.

Megan Mooney
Contemporary Worship Music Director

Caroline B. Decker
Church Pianist

We need members for each and every group, if you would like to share your faith with Music and Arts, please contact John W. Ferreira, 924-1323 or email jferreira@churchofthepalms.org

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Children's Choirs

Judy Lutes
Assistant Organist,
Children's Choir Director

Kids of the Kingdom: is a choir for children in 1st - 5th grades. This choir meets in the Chapel at 10:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Once a month they will share the music they learn in the traditional service and occasionally with the Garden service. A CD is provided to those who complete a choir registration form. Use the form “Children’s Choir Registration” found by clicking the link in the sidebar above. If you have questions please contact Judy Lutes, 921-4330 or jlutes@churchofthepalms.org.

God's Kids Choir:is a choir for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten. All children registered for Sunday school in Pre-K and K meet in the Chapel at 9:00 a.m. to learn about God and Jesus through music. Once a month they will sing in the traditional worship service songs they have learned. Musical presentations will also be shared with the Garden service. The children are given a CD of the songs if they are registered for God’s Kids. This group will be under the direction of Mrs. Ann Jones.

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Adult Choirs

John W. Ferreira, C.A.G.O.
Director of Worship, Music & the Arts
Adult Choir Director

Chancel Choir: Is the heartbeat of the Music Ministry program. Working as one big family of friends, they are the main choir to provide music for our Worship experiences. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Music and Arts building. You do not have to be a soloist for this group, but you have to bring a smile at all times. We will be having our first get together for pizza and a music run-thru on August 30th at 6:30pm in the choir room.

Cantori Choir: Is made up from congregation and choir members. They bring their gift of song to nursing homes, retirement centers and hospice during the Christmas season. Rehearsals are on Mondays during the months of October and November at 7:00 p.m. in the Music and Arts Building.

Praise and Glory Singers:
Is a small group that learns contemporary Christian Music to enhance our Worship experiences. All of our music is memorized and often performed with a professional recorded accompaniment. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:30 p.m. in the Music and Arts Building because there is a limited enrollment; please contact John Ferreira for details on how to join this ensemble.

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