"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!"
PSALM 98:4
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"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!"
PSALM 98:4
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
KAPELLE CONCERT
circlerightarrowPREREGISTER TO ATTEND 4PM CONCERT
Concordia University Chicago’s touring choir, The Kapelle, will serve as the guest choir during all four Sanctuary worship services on March 6 and 7.
Under the direction of Dr. Charles Brown, The Kapelle will also present a concert in the Sanctuary at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7; please preregister to attend the afternoon concert.
Entitled “In Due Season,” the concert reflects on the uncertain times we are all experiencing, asking God to remain with us now as He steadfastly remains with us through all seasons of our life.
The program features well-known Lutheran composers: J.S. Bach, Paul Bouman, Richard Hillert, Carl Schalk, Walter Pelz and Thomas Gieschen.
The Kapelle concert is the fifth offering of the 2020-2021 Music at St. Paul’s series.
2020-2021
music at st. Paul's
Music at St. Paul's is a vital, self-sustaining component of our congregation's music ministry. Currently in its 29th season, this annual series of special services and musical events brings to St. Paul's guest ensembles and artists who, through words and music, proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This music series benefits the members of St. Paul's and serves as an outreach to the greater St. Louis community and beyond. In addition, Music at St. Paul's sponsors the music for some of the festival services in our congregation's regular worship life and provides enrichment for the overall music ministry of our parish.
To ensure that St. Paul's can observe county ordinances on capacity limits, and offer six-foot pew distancing, all those attending on-site music events will need to preregister in advance. For further assistance with registration, please phone our church office at 314-822-0447.
Masks Required: In compliance with county safety mandates, all event guests will be required to wear a face mask while on premises, and for the duration of the event. To read more about general safety procedures in place at St. Paul's, click here.
Offerings during this season include:
radio interviews
with St. Paul's Music Ministers
SEPT. 25, 2020 BROADCAST: Listen here
Mr. Matthew Gerhardt, St. Paul’s Associate Minister of Music, and the Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker talked with KFUO Radio Coffee Hour hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth about Music at St. Paul's 2020-2021 season-opening hymn festival. The pair discussed who Paul Gerhardt was and what his life was like, the influences on his hymn writing, and the wonderful hymnody presented and sung at St. Paul's in September.
DEC. 3, 2019 BROADCAST: Listen here
Dr. Mark Bender, St. Paul's Minister of Music, and Matt Gerhart, Associate Minister of Music, visited the KFUO 850AM studios as guests on The Coffee Hour show, with hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth, during the season of Advent. They discussed the Service of Sacred Music for the Time of Christmas, including the meaningfulness of the choral selections, and the Bible passages and liturgy behind them.
PROMOTION OF MATTHEW GERHARDT
2020 ANNOUNCEMENT
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Gerhardt to the position of Associate Minister of Music.
“We are blessed to have Matt and his wife, Rachel, at St. Paul’s,” commented Senior Pastor Glen Thomas. “Matt is a very gifted musician and a wonderful colleague on our church staff. We look forward to what we hope will be many years of his service in our midst.”
St. Paul’s Elders and Church Council approved the recommendation from Pastor Thomas, congregation President David Ziegler, and Mark Bender to promote Matthew Gerhardt, who first joined St. Paul’s in 2018 as Assistant Minister of Music.
With his advancement effective July 1, Matt will assume directorship of the Adult Choir. He succeeds Mark Bender who directed St. Paul’s Adult Choir for 29 years.
Dr. Mark Bender, Minister of Music, adds these words of commendation: “Matt has been blessed with extraordinary musical gifts. Daily he hones the skills that make him a first-class musician. Moreover, he is a student of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. He understands and upholds worship in the Lutheran tradition. He is a man of prayer. Centered in Word and Sacraments, the divine service is a place of refreshment and reinvigoration for him.
“Matt has a pleasant and winsome personality. He works well with people. He has endeared himself to many members of our congregation and to many of the students in our school. He has the confidence and respect of our pastors, teachers, staff, and parish leadership.
“Challenges are upon us. The landscape for corporate worship and choral involve
ment has changed. However, the future isn’t uncertain. Christ promised His disciples, and us, ‘I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ It is with faith-imbued confidence that Matt will lead.”
"UPLIFTING VOICES" CHILDREN'S CHOIR
ON HIATUS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS MEASURES
Practices: Wednesdays, 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Contact: Sara Lehmann by email
All second to eighth grade youth are invited to share the gift of music and God’s Word with St. Paul’s homebound members.
The youth will be ministering to people that need to have their spirits lifted, their faith strengthened, and hope and joy in the Lord restored.
Rehearsals for Uplifting Voices continue on Wednesdays evenings; please meet in the parkside narthex (east).
music opportunities
Music serves a vital role in the worship life of St. Paul's. A number of opportunities are provided for people to use their talents in proclaiming the Gospel through music. Prayerfully consider serving this season in one or more of the following music ensembles
For more information, contact St. Paul's Minister of Music, Mark Bender, or Associate Minister of Music, Matt Gerhardt, or those listed as directors below: Worship Team Director, Whitney Wade, and Handbells Director, Carol Petering.
Adult Choir Director: Matt Gerhardt
Men’s Choir Director: Matt Gerhardt
Women’s Choir Director: Matt Gerhardt
Adult Handbell Choir Director: Carol Petering
Women’s Handbell Choir Director: Carol Petering
Instrumentalists Director: Mark Bender
Worship Team Director: Whitney Wade