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“I have been in the choir for under a year and I signed “I have been in choirs since primary school so felt led
up because I had been helping to lead the singing on a towards that ministry and although, certainly not a
Monday morning at the Women’s Study Fellowship at solo singer, I can hold a note (maybe not always the
Belfast Bible College. I really enjoy singing and when right one!) and really enjoy being part of the music
that course ended, I felt that there was no reason not ministry in High Kirk. I love serving the Lord in this
to join the church choir. Praising God corporately way and enjoy the fellowship we all share. Stuart and
through singing together is important for the church Jill are very patient with us and their enthusiasm for
and to me personally because of verses like Ps 69:30 this very important ministry is really encouraging.”
and Col 3:16 - it is a part of what God tells us to do in Karen M
His Word. It is a public testimony of our faith and love
for Christ and joining together to proclaim Christ as “We have been in High Kirk Choir for almost 30
our Lord builds us up as Christians and also provides years. We have come through lots of changes but
a strong message to unbelievers. One of my favourite nothing is better than singing our praises to the Lord
things about joining the choir has been meeting the who never changes. Singing for us is just an extended
other members who are friendly and caring and form of praying. The choir is our musical family
getting to know them better. I have also enjoyed whom we share with and pray about all our problems
meeting the musicians who take part on a Sunday knowing we have tremendous support.”
and the projectionists who work behind the scenes. Jim & Christine
Being part of a choir who lead the congregation
in praising God is a privilege and joy. Hearing the
congregation singing along to hymns like “How Great
Thou Art” or “In Christ Alone” is spiritually uplifting
and strengthening, even after the most difficult week.”
Cherith

“I first joined the choir in the mid 80’s and remained
heavily involved in the music ministry until I had my
family. After serving in other areas such as crèche and
Sunday school, I felt compelled a couple of years ago
that it was the right time to re-join the choir. It is
a tremendous privilege to have the friendship,
fellowship and support of such an eclectic group of
people of all ages. Having a common focus of praising
our God and a passion for worship and singing, makes
it a very blessed and exciting time to be part of High
Kirk choir.”
Karen B