The Chancel Choir

taken on 29 Mar 2009. The only missing member was Virginia Williamson, recovering from surgery.

The Chancel Ringers 2010-11

are preparing pieces to ring for the Lenten and Easter seasons. Ann, Ellie, Janis and Ruth Lawson ring the higher range bells.

The Chancel Ringers 2010-11

At the middle table are Sue, Phyllis, Stacey and Virginia.

The Chancel Ringers 2010-11

And ringing the largest, and lowest range bells, are Scott, Taylor and Denise.

Summer Choir Camp 2007

featured Jeanie Reed as Children's Choir Director, and Mike Muzzo of West Chester (Pa.) UMC as Youth Choir Director. The combined choirs performed the musical Elijah! God's Faithful Prophet by Mark Patterson.

Music Ministry Recognition 2007

This was our choir on Pentecost Sunday, when they were recognized for their service in the 2006-07 year.

Our Chancel Ringers

are an outstanding bell choir! Not present when this picture was taken were David DeWeese and Lathrum Johnson. L to R are Ellie Fowler, Kathy Stuart, Janis Usher, Sue Skipper, Phyllis Hubbard, Ruth Lawson Fowler, Virginia Fowler, Ross Stuart, Travis Martin and Scott Johnson.

The Chancel Choir and Ringers

are pictured here following their Christmas 2006 concert.

Music Ministry Recognition 2005

The Chancel Choir gathered with Rev. & Mrs. Gordon Timmons, who were leaving shortly for Bethlehem UMC, Bishopville, S.C. Katie Timmons was a soprano in our choir.

Kids' Choir Camp 2004

Jeanie Reed of Greenville, S.C., was guest conductor for this camp. The choristers learned several anthems and the musical Malice in the Palace.

Music Ministry Recognition Sunday 2004

These were members of The Chancel Choir who were present for the recognition Sunday.

Kids' Choir Camp 2003

At our 2nd choir camp, with Eben & Meredith Trobaugh of Columbia, the campers performed anthems and the musical 100% Chance of Rain. It rained so hard before the perofrmance that we had to wait for everyone to get in the building!

Music Ministry Recognition Sunday 2002

This was our 2001-02 Chancel Choir. Notice the old robes, which were purchased in the 1970's and used through 2002. We began 2002-03 with our new cassocks and tunics.

Kids' Choir Camp 2002

Our very first choir camp! Mike & Grace Muzzo of West Chester, Pa., were guest conductors. In addition to anthems, the choristers performed A Tale of Three Trees.

Virginia Fowler and Megan Hubbard

Virginia was the flautist for the musical A Season to Celebrate, performed by The Chancel Choir in 2004.

Chancel Choir at Methodist Manor

Each year our Chancel Choir and Ringers minister at The Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee in Florence, where several of our members and Bennettsville natives are living.

The Chancel Ringers

LtoR - Scott Johnson, Sue Skipper, Kathy Stuart, David DeWeese and Janis Usher were a few of the ringers preparing a handbell anthem at this rehearsal.

Harmony on the Road

Our women's trio, Janis Usher, Sue Skipper and Phyllis Hubbard, are singing at Jim's home church, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church near Jefferson, S.C.

This men's quartet

is pictured singing at Christ UMC, Bennettsville. Our men frequently sing 4-part music ranging from sacred to Southern gospel.

Jim with Richard Petty

at a wedding in Darlington, SC.

Recital

What a great group of young musicians!