Milan First United Methodist Church

2000 Jones Blvd  P.O. Box 466

Milan, TN 38358

Phone: 731-686-7431 

Fax: 731-723-7426

Welcome! Are you looking for a way to get more connected? We are a Christ-centered community, building a healthy congregation, committed to reaching our city, state, and world.

Interested in joining the music opportunities at Milan First?

We have a
Chancel Choir--Adult Choir, Messengers--Youth Choir,
Adult Handbell Choir,
a Praise Band,
Kids in the Way--1st to 6th grade Children's Choir,
Rainbow Ringers--Kindergarten Handbell Choir,
Sonshine Ringers-4th to 6th grade Handbell Choir.

Need more information about any of the above music ministries?
Please contact our
Music Minister, Craig Ramsey

craigr01@bellsouth.net

or contact our
Music Associate, Alicia McKinny

acmckinny@gmail.com

More info about...

Adult Music Opportunities

CHANCEL CHOIR
Chancel Choir...welcomes all adults and older youth. They sing inspiring arrangements of Christian songs in a variety of styles for 10:30 a.m. worship celebration on Sundays. They also sing special musical programs during the Christmas and Easter seasons and are accompanied by a live orchestra. Weekly practice/fellowship  is  on  Wednesdays  from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. in the sanctuary of our church. Our choir room is #135. More fellowship activities are held once or twice a year. A music background is NOT required, but supplemental training is available upon request. The Chancel Choir is a friendly crowd providing each of it’s members with fulfilling and memorable experiences in music, service, fellowship and mutual support. And they love welcoming new members!

ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR
Adult Handbell Choir...is for adults and older youth who want the unique opportunity to play our beautiful and lush-sounding 4 octave set of handbells. Choir members get to ring anthems for 10:30 a.m. worship celebration on Sundays and special musical programs during Christmas and Easter seasons. Their weekly practice/fellowship time is on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. More fellowship activities are held twice a year. A music background is NOT required. Musical training is provided as part of the choir’s program. The Adult Handbell Choir, a.k.a. the “Belly Dampers”, is a hard working, fun loving bunch who always enjoy sharing their fulfilling and memorable experiences in music, service, fellowship and mutual support with any who would wish to join them.

THE MESSENGERS
The Messengers...is our contemporary Christian youth choir open to all 7th -12th grade young people. They sing upbeat songs which they periodically present during the 10:30 a.m. worship celebration on Sundays and special musical programs during Christmas season and in the spring. Every other summer these youth spend an exciting week “on the road” singing, serving and making special memories on their music mission choir tour. They meet weekly for practice on Sundays days from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the music rehearsal room (#135). A music background is NOT required, but supplemental musical training is provided and additional vocal coaching available upon request. The Messengers provides each young person with fulfilling, age level appropriate experiences in music, service, fellowship and support.

PRAISE BAND
Our Praise Band...is made up of individuals who love to make a joyful noise to the Lord while leading our Praise and Worship Celebration services on Sundays at 8:30 am. The Praise Band has a weekly practice session each Thursday at 7:15 pm in the sanctuary.  If you like to praise the Lord with a beat, the Praise Band would love to have you join them.  Whether you sing or play an instrument - there is always room for one more!

 Children's Music Opportunities

KIDS IN THE WAY CHOIR
KITW….is open to children in the 1st through 6th grades. They sing upbeat Christian songs. They present these songs periodically for 10:30 a.m. worship celebration on Sundays and at special musical programs during Christmas season and in the spring. These children also sing at area health care facilities twice a year, and enjoy a FUN DAY outing in early summer. They meet for weekly practice sessions on Sundays from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the children’s choir rehearsal room on the 2nd floor of the church (room #225) A music background is NOT required. Musical training is provided as part of the choir’s program. Kids in The Way Choir offers each child age level appropriate experiences in music, service, fellowship and support.

Rainbow Ringers
Rainbow Ringers...is our handbell choir for children 3 years through Kindergarten. Cute as can be, they ring their colored handbells periodically for 10:30 a.m. worship celebration on Sundays, and twice a year  at  Wesley  Fountain  Place  Assisted Living Facility. Their weekly practice has changed to Sundays at 5:00 pm to coincide with Kids in The Way and meet in the    Upstairs in Room 221. Rainbow Ringers offer age level appropriate experiences in music, service, fellowship and support.

Sonshine Ringers
The Sonshine Ringers are children in the 4th, 5th and6th grades who love spending time together and ringing handbells.  They are picked up at their respective schools on Thursday afternoons when classes have been dismissed.  They enjoy an afternoon snack and an hour of making music and sharing fellowship together.  No previous experience in music reading our handbell ringing is required.  They will play the handbells occasionally for morning worship and special programs. Sonshine Ringers practices after school on Thursdays from3:00 - 4:00.
Music Ministry 

The Mission of the Music Ministries of First United Methodist Church, Milan, TN is:

To teach scriptural truths through the medium of music,

To make disciples for Jesus Christ who are confident and capable of expressing their faith and personal convictions through the God’s gift of music, and

To educate and empower those disciples to employ the inspirational and persuasive power of music to win the world to the cause of Christ.

  MILAN FIRST MUSIC MINISTRY PRACTICE TIMES

  Music Schedule for Wednesdays

5:30 pm Praise Band

7:00 - 8:15 pm Chancel Choir

Music Schedule for Thursdays

3:00 pm Sonshine Ringers

6:00 pm Adult Handbell Choir

  Music Schedule for Sundays

  4:00 - 5:00 pm Messengers

     5:00 - 6:00 pm Kids in The Way

     5:00 - 5:30 pm Rainbow Ringers

Upcoming Events

To be added soon...
 

Music Schedule

Chancel Choir begins practice on September 1
 
Adult Handbell Choir begins practice on September 9

Kids in the Way practice begins on September 12

Rainbow Ringers practice begins on September 12

Sonshine Ringers practice begins on September 23

 

Chancel Choir’s SUMMER Anthem Schedule 

                                                             

Wednesday, Sept. 01               CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME

Sunday, Sept. 05     In the Name of the Father                                   

(Combined Service-9:45 a.m.)

Sunday, Sept. 12     Praise To The Lord, The Almighty                    

 

 Thanks from the Messengers Music Mission Tour...

From Dr. Larry Davies, District Superintendent, Lynchburg District, Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

"...I heard great things. Liz (Rev. Elizabeth Eckland) was so impressed with not only the talent of your group but the dedication and the enthusiasm with which they embraced their mission. You made quite an impact on the Rustburg (United Methodist) church. Thank you. God bless, Larry"

 

From Rev. Morris Fletcher, Pastor, Newport-Mt. Olivet UMC.

"Craig,

We’re glad you are home safe!  I remain highly impressed with the high degree of ownership/responsibility that was exhibited by your youth.  Without complaint, each one pitched in to do whatever was needed…a wonderful witness to their character and the community they represent!  .......... Please give my best to your group and let your church leadership know that they are truly blessed to be serving in ministry with such fine young adults!

Morris"