Adult Handbells

Adult Handbells meet Wednesdays  to set up and rehearse at 6:30 pm. All experienced ringers are welcome. This choir rings in worship at least once a month. 

Contact the church office for more information – Phone:  419-238-0631

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir leads worship in the traditional worship services of First Church.  It also leads special services throughout the year as requested.  Singers from high school through adult are welcome to sing.  The only prerequisite is that you love the Lord and can sing in tune.

They have traveled to England, New York City, Seattle and Portland, OR where they were selected to sing at the United Methodist General Conference in 2016.  They sing a wide variety of choral styles including Classical, Contemporary, Spirituals, Gospel and Jazz, often incorporating professional musicians to enhance special services.

Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the church sanctuary.  They welcome new singers to join them at any time during the year.  Their service year runs from September through May.

Contact: Scott Turner  Phone/text: 419-238-0631          CHOIR RESOURCES

Praise Band

The First United Methodist Church Praise Band leads worship at our early Sunday morning service. The Praise Band seeks to first and foremost be in a mindset of Worship. We want to lead worship by worshiping. The team spends time in prayer every week during our practice and the songs that are selected are picked after spending time in the Word and in prayer. It is our goal that the songs we sing and the worship we offer will be pleasing to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

If you are interested in joining the team please contact Jeremy Laukhuf.

Music Ministry Staff

We are blessed to have a dedicated and experienced staff that leads our musical ministry.

Jeremy Laukhuf is our early service worship team leader.

Scott Turner is our Director of Music is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Chancel Choir and creates a positive physical appearance and spiritual atmosphere for those attending First Church.