Music and the Arts at Maynard

Spreading God's good news through music is a vital ministry at Maynard Avenue.

During worship we use a variety of musical styles from contemporary praise and worship music led by our praise team which at times brings people to their feet and their hands together, to traditional four square hymns which inspire by their sturdiness, to old gospel favorites that warm the heart and soul.

We have an active adult choir that rehearses weekly during the school year on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Reading music is not a requirement, only a willing spirit! In addition to the choir's diligence in preparing anthems for Sunday worship the choir participates in an annual fall massed choir concert that raises money for Neighborhood Services, and Ohio State University area concern that aids people with need. The Sunday before Christmas the worship service is given over completely to music with the choir telling the story of the Nativity in song. Holy Week and Easter bring extra musical opportunities.

We have a three octave set of Malmark handbells played by our handbell choir. The handbell team meets weekly on Tuesday at 7:00 during the school year to rehearse. It too, like the adult choir, is open to anyone and is comprised of folks who read music and those who don't. Their joy of making music is what brings them to this ministry. They play periodically during the year and at special worship services.

Our summer services have special music provided by soloists and small groups. Our last formal musical event before summer, however, is what we call WHEN IN OUR MUSIC GOD IS GLORIFIED. It is an occasion where people of all ages share their talents, a wonderful way to send us off for summer vacation!

Another way in which we explore God, his word, and talents of the Maynard flock is through drama. Through monologues, reader's theater, litanies and similar dramatic devices we experience God in new ways.