“Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1 NIV)
Our motivation to worship: the mercies of God. His eternal love, grace, salvation, peace, joy, comfort, hope, patience, and eternal life are a just a few of God’s mercies that motivate us to worship Him.
Our worship: offering our heart and renewing our mind so that we no longer conform to the practices of the world but are transformed so that we may do what is good and acceptable always pleasing God with our obedience. When we truly understand this, we realize worship doesn’t just take place on Sunday morning. Worship is a lifestyle. And, because of that, when we come together in our corporate worship services, our hearts overflow in praise and adoration of the God who has been so merciful to us.
The purpose of the Grayson worship ministry is to lead people into a lifestyle of worship. We do not want our people walking out of our services saying: “What a great choir and worship team!” or “What a great preacher!” …we want them proclaiming “What a great Savior!”
Here at Grayson, we offer 3 corporate worship events: 8:30am (Traditional), 9:30am (Modern/Contemporary) 11:00am (Traditional)
There are many ways to participate and model a lifestyle of worship for others.
Dale Mowery - Minister of Traditional Worship and Senior Adults
Greta Prince - Minister of Contemporary Worship 9:30
Service Styles and Times
Traditional Worship Services – Our Sunday morning Traditional Worship Services are at 8:30am and 11am in our beautiful church sanctuary. Both services contain the “classic” or traditional worship elements. We enjoy music from our Worship Choir, piano, organ and orchestra. We sing hymns as a congregation. We say the Lord’s Prayer, recite the Apostle’s Creed and partake of Communion. Lastly, we hear powerful biblically based messages from our pastors. When you visit you will be greeted with a smile, a warm welcome and likely a hug too.
9:30 Contemporary Service - We invite you to attend our contemporary service and get connected. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcomed here! We offer modern worship with traditional elements, such as modernized hymns, reciting the Apostle’s Creed, and the offering of holy communion. This service takes place at 9:30am on Sunday mornings in the Praise and Life Center (PLC/Gym).
Worship Choir
What Services - 8:30 and/or 11:00am Traditional Services as well as seasonal worship events
Rehearsal - Wednesday, 6:45-8:00pm
Who can join - High School age through Adults
Experience - No experience necessary. Basic singing ability is most helpful.
The GUMC Sanctuary Orchestra
What Services - 11:00am Traditional Service
Who can join - High School age through Adult Instrumentalists
Experience - Audition required
Sanctuary Hand Bell Choir
Service Times - 8:30 and/or 11:00am Traditional Services (once a month)
Rehearsal - Sunday, 5:00pm
Who can join - High School age through Adults
Experience - No experience necessary. Ability to read music is needed.
9:30 Contemporary Service
If you are a first time guest here are a few things you can expect. We offer a relaxed and casual worship environment, so feel free to dress comfortably. You will be greeted by a friendly face who will connect with you. Our service lasts about an hour. Our worship team will deliver a high impact worship set followed by a message with relatable and powerful Biblical teaching.
Join the 9:30 Worship Team
Thank you for your interest in joining our 9:30 Worship Team! We are constantly seeking to expand our team vocally and instrumentally. Please fill out our simple questionnaire and we will reach out to you shortly. If you have any questions please contact Greta Prince - greta@graysonumc.org.
Join the 9:30 Production Team
Thank you for your interest in joining our 9:30 Production Team! Are you good with designing graphics, working with computers, or open to learning how production works? If so, then we have a place for you! Training is offered if you have no experience. Please fill out our simple questionnaire and we will reach out to you shortly. If you have any questions please contact Greta Prince - greta@graysonumc.org.
Want To Learn More About Our Music Ministries And Serving Opportunities?
Contact Our Music Ministers Below :
Minister of Music - Traditional & Senior Adults (Dale Mowery) | 770-963-2944 x227 or dale@graysonumc.org | Minister of Music - Contemporary Worship (Greta Prince)| 770.963.2944 x221 or greta@graysonumc.org