MLLC
1200 SW Blue Pkwy
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 524-2540
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Musical Ministry
Let
your heart be lifted through the musical worship at Martin Luther
Lutheran Church. We offer contemporary worship on the 1st
and
3rd Sundays of the month. During these services, the band
"Not
So
Gentle Reminder" leads the musical worship within a framework of
Lutheran liturgy. On the 2nd & 4th Sundays we
have traditional
services, with Kyle Johnson at the organ. We are
also blessed to have a wonderful choir which sings nearly every Sunday
throughout the school year. Indeed, MLLC has a vibrant and
talented musical ministry that is sure to set your heart on fire for
God! Please scroll down to see pictures and details!
NOT SO GENTLE REMINDER:
MLLC
instituted a contemporary service in
1994. "Not
So Gentle Reminder" is an important part of the ministry at
MLLC. Known for
their tight vocals and
a high level of musicianship, they also bring a high level of energy to
the
services for which they provide music.
Their repetoire includes over 200 songs in a vast
array of
styles...
folk, country, rock, reggae... Members
of the band also extend their ministry to other churches in the metro
Kansas
City area. They
play Sunday evening
services, as well as morning services on their Sundays off. They have also
participated in several area
youth rallys. A
full schedule of their
services and activities can be found at http://www.m3musicministries.com
Craig
Bonne (guitar), Ralph
Dawley (bass guitar) and Bob Kaat-Wohlert (guitar) were the foundation
of a
band that became A Not So Gentle Reminder.
Many other guitar players, pianists and vocalists
have
passed thru the
ranks throughout the years. And
some
have become permanent members. Theresa
Kaat-Wohlert played guitar for awhile, then quit, but later came back
as a
vocalist. Carl Cook
began playing
violin with the group shortly after his family became members of the
congregation. In
the past few years,
drummer Wes Burrows has become a part of our musical family. Hana Wishy played
regularly for a couple of
years but since starting in the music program at Belmont University in
Nashville, only joins them during
the
summer.
ORGANIST:
We are looking for an organist to perform at the 8:30 & 11:00 services, two to three times a month. This
position pays somewhere in the neighborhood of $50-75 during the
weeks that performances occur. Please contact the church
office at 816-524-2540 for more information.
(The
photo above is a picture of our prior organist, Kyle Johnson, who was a
blessing to our congregation and remained with us for several years
while he finished his education. He recently moved to Chicago to begin his new career)
CHOIR:
High school
students
through
senior adults are welcome in the MLLC sanctuary choir. We sing for
services nearly every Sunday throughout the school year. The summer
months bring opportunities for small ensemble singing and men's and
women's chorus. We enjoy blending our voices with other church
choirs for special events such as Christmas or Easter
programs. We
rehearse on Wednesday evenings and welcome anyone who loves music and
wants to be a part of our choir. One of the most important
characteristics we look for in a choir member is someone who
enjoys fellowship with others. We work hard, sing sincerely and laugh a
lot. Shannon Lawrence, owner of Heartland Music Academy and
Supply, directs the choir. Cathy Solsberg is the choir
accompanist.
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