Moving Forward Methodists Music Ministry

01/25/2024

Here our our precious children’s choir members preparing to sing for worship on Sunday. They love this timeless song.

01/19/2024

It's Going to Be An Exciting Morning of Worship on Sunday

Join us Sunday morning at 9:30 at Lee-Scott Academy for an inspiring time of worship. Our preacher, Dr. John Ed Mathison, will be preaching a moving and relevant message entitled "Growing an Awe-full" Church based on Acts 2:42-47. You will be blessed.

You'll be blessed by the congregational hymns including "The Church's One Foundation" and "Awesome God." The Moving Forward Chorale will sing an inspiring anthem entitled "The Church of God Is One" by one of our very favorite composers, Mary McDonald.

Also, we're thrilled to welcome guest cellist, Michael Knowles. Michael will play an exciting arrangement of "All People That On Earth Do Dwell." He'll also bring you to the feet of Christ as he plays "How Great Thou Art" paired with "The Mission" which was brought to international prominence by the Piano Guys. It's going to be an awesome Sunday.

Also, at the conclusion of the service, our church's new permanent name will be announced. Here's a clue; the word Methodist is in it.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

01/11/2024

What a special time as our Genesis Children’s Choir held their first rehearsal at Greystone Mansion today. To hear their beautiful voices singing “there can be miracles when you believe” just warmed my heart. Enjoy!

12/16/2023

Basking in the glow of glorious music by pianist Ian Mulder and a fabulous 32 piece professional orchestra. Don’t miss this amazing concert tomorrow at 2 pm at Trinity Church in Opelika. You will be so blessed. PLEASE NOTE, THE CONCERT IS AT 2:00 PM. Doors open at 1:00 PM!

12/16/2023

Here's another glimpse of the amazing Ian Mulder performing at Royal Albert Hall in London. Don't miss him tomorrow, Dec. 17th at 2:00 PM at Trinity Church in Opelika! Please note, the concert begins at 2:00 (not 3:00) Doors will open at 1:00 PM!

Dutch/American composer and pianist Ian Mulder was one of the soloists at The Coronation Prom, at Royal Albert Hall in London, following the coronation of Ki...

12/16/2023

Don't Miss Ian Mulder Tomorrow, December 17!

Join us at Trinity Church in Opelika tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 PM for the amazing piano artistry of Ian Mulder in concert with the Festival Orchestra. Ian has wowed concert audiences all over the world including most recently at Royal Albert Hall in London where he played for the Coronation Proms concert the evening of King Charles's coronation. This is one you do not want to miss! Please note the updated performance time is 2:00!

This traditional Christmas Carol was recorded with award-winning pianist/composer Ian Mulder & The London Orchestra on the album 'Ecossaise Christmas'. Avail...

12/01/2023

Join Us Sunday at 9:30!

Join us for an exciting musical service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday at 9:30 at Lee-Scott Academy featuring the Moving Forward Chorale, Festival Orchestra, and Genesis Children's Choir. The moving work entitle, "Carols" by Heather Sorenson is a deeply moving and poignant work in which the congregation plays a major role. This collection of familiar and beloved carols is interspersed with beloved scripture readings and responsive readings. Every movement is interactive for the congregation making this a totally fresh and creative approach. Our Director of Music, Gary Klarenbeek, shares, "This is the most creative Christmas musical collection I've ever encountered because the congregation is so totally involved from start to finish. It's almost as if the congregation becomes the choir and the choir becomes the worship leaders. It's going to be a very moving worship experience."

The readings will be done by Bill Felkey, Liz Kenemer, and Phil Scoggins, WRBL news anchor.

Don't miss this marvelous worship experience as we begin the Advent Season together!

The Music Ministry of Moving Forward Methodists exists to share the love of God through music.

11/28/2023

Dutch Pianist, Ian Mulder, in Concert
December 17th

Don't miss the world-renowned Dutch pianist and composer, Ian (Jan) Mulder in concert with the Festival Orchestra in an epic performance of Christmas masterpieces. Experiencing Ian's artistry at Christmastime is a rare treat in the United States as he is typically performing in sold out concert halls across Europe. But this year, he will be with us in his third Auburn appearance. Ian recently had the distinct honor of performing to a sold out audience for the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall honoring the evening of the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. This performance is generously underwritten by friends of the Music Ministry of Moving Forward Methodists.

The performance will be held at Trinity Methodist in downtown Opelika in their beautiful historic sanctuary. Performance begins at 2:00 PM with doors open at 1:00. Bring your family and friends to this rare Christmas music treat! Please note the performance time is 2:00!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzniMNi8PEQ

11/28/2023

Sandi Patty Ticket Link is Now Live!

Greetings friends. We're happy to announce that the ticketing link for the Sandi Patty concert at the Gogue Center for the Performing Arts is now LIVE. Following is the link to place your order. Tickets are complimentary thanks to the generosity of gifts to the Designated Music Fund of Moving Forward Methodist Church. There is a $3.00 processing/service fee per ticket. Don't miss it!

https://goguecenter.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=SP&linkID=gogue-arts&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

11/26/2023

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra are here. Don’t miss the 9:30 service today!

11/22/2023

Coming to Worship Sunday at 9:30
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Join us for worship this Sunday, November 26th at we welcome Denver and the Mile High Orchestra as our musical guests for our worship service. They will truly be helping fix our hearts and minds on the coming of the Advent Season which begins next Sunday. The service is held in the gymnasium of Lee-Scott Academy.

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (DMHO) is a horn-driven band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. DMHO was formed by a group of friends at Belmont University in 1999. They have traveled across the world, playing at churches, conferences, and festivals. They have performed at two Olympic Games (2002-Salt Lake City, 2004-Athens), and were the house band at the 2005 Gospel Music Association Music Awards. DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox in late 2007.

We thank all the generous donors to our Designated Music Fund who helped make this special worship experience possible.
Association Music Awards. DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox in late 2007.

We thank all the generous donors to our Designated Music Fund who helped make this special worship experience possible.

11/17/2023

Sandi Patty Concert Moving to the Gogue Center for the Performing Arts

Thanks to the efforts of members of our leadership team, we are thrilled to announce that the December 11th concert featuring Grammy and Dove Award Winner Sandi Patty is moving to the Gogue Center for the Performing Arts. This move to the Gogue allows many more people to enjoy this phenomenal celebration of the Christmas season! Tickets will still be complimentary. Ticketing (free tickets) will be handled by the Gogue starting shortly (electronically) and we will reserve tickets starting with our wonderful donors to the Psalm 150 Music Ministry Designated Fund. Stay tuned for further ticket distribution information. The Sandi Patty concert will now be at 7:00 PM. (instead of 6:30). It is a thrill for the Moving Forward Methodists family to share this concert as a gift to the community!