“Summertime Worship by the Sea”
8820 Old Georgetown Road
Sunset Beach NC 28468
Music Programs
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is directed by Ralph Butler and accompanied by Ruth Daniel (Chancel Choir Director and Organist). This choir performs traditional Christian worship music in a more formal environment. Background music for this choir is generally provided by an organ and/or piano. This choir currently supports the 10 a.m. worship service, and combines with other choirs for special events.
Celebration Choir
The Celebration Choir is directed by Peg Stinnett and accompanied by Sue Compton on piano, Don Mincher on bass, Rodney Miller on drums, and Tom Thomas on guitar and keyboards. The choir performs both contemporary and traditional music for the 8 a.m. worship service and is very active in community and inter-church functions.
Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir is directed by Ruth Daniel and rings bells for special church events and other occasions. Their music is widely varied and appeals to all ages and tastes. The church proudly boasts 3 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of handchimes.
Celebration Singers
The Celebration Singers are a group of friends who began singing together in 2003. All of them are members of the Celebration Choir that assists Pastor Jack in leading worship at the 8:00 a.m. service each Sunday morning. Keith Warner, a Certified Lay Pastor (CLP), is our bass; Lillian Vitacco, an Elder, acts as secretary for the group and holds the tenor position; Gloria Wimmer, a CLP and Elder, is the alto; Terry Ikner and Peg Stinnett are the sopranos. Terry is a Deacon in charge of the Care Committee and Peg is a CLP and Director of the Celebration Choir.
The Singers are accompanied by Sue Compton on Piano, Pat Robinson on drums, Don Mincher on Bass Guitar, Tom Thomas on Keyboard and Guitar.
They sing at other churches, memorial services, special seasonal services throughout the year, and at gospel concerts when their schedule allows.