Worship Ministry
Worship Pastor- Matt Musser
Mission Statement:
Helping people understand the purpose for which they were
created, to worship God. Directing their hearts toward God who is able to supply
all their needs, lead them through their trials, and transform their lives.
Practice Times:
Thursdays
6:30pm-8:00pm
Sundays 8:30am- 9:15am
Come and Join us! We are currently looking for lay persons willing to serve in the following areas: bass, drums, power point, and video.
Meet Our Praise Team
Helping people understand the purpose for which they were
created, to worship God. Directing their hearts toward God who is able to supply
all their needs, lead them through their trials, and transform their lives.
Practice Times:
Thursdays
6:30pm-8:00pm
Sundays 8:30am- 9:15am
Come and Join us! We are currently looking for lay persons willing to serve in the following areas: bass, drums, power point, and video.
Meet Our Praise Team
Dana Kelley
Music has always been an important part of my life. I started playing the flute in 4th grade, and I can't remember a time that I didn't love to sing. Being a member of the praise team has provided me with the opportunity to be in the presence of God, and to express my love and devotion to Jesus Christ through song.
Jen Ragland
I love the way that hearing just a few notes of a song can evoke so many emotions. Singing is one way I am able to connect more closely with Jesus. I am thankful that I can share this experience with others by serving as part of the Praise Team.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;Make known His deeds among the people. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His Holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad."
1Chr. 16:8-10
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;Make known His deeds among the people. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His Holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad."
1Chr. 16:8-10
Tonesa Musser
I have had a love for music since I was a little girl. Singing has become a passion for me. As much as I love to sing, I never want to do it for anyone but Christ. I pray that when He allows me to use the talent He's given me that others will hear Him and not me.
Sarah Fralin
Being Part of the praise team at East Gate allows me to offer the Lord my time and my passion to sing and praise him! I love to sing for the Lord and I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to minister to others and praise God every week!
Lori Ragland
Lowell Chaney
"Praise is the sound of worship from a grateful heart. I'm blessed to be a part of the praise team at East Gate."
Choir
Choir Director-Joanne Blankenship
“Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 5:19b) My desire is to serve the Lord in whatever capacity that will bring Him glory.
Practice Times:
When: Wednesdays 7-8pm , Sundays 9:15am
Where: Basement of the White Building
Meet Our Band
Drums/ Guitar
Ricky Fralin
I learned to play guitar and drums as a kid for all of the wrong reasons. Since coming to East Gate in 2006, God has shown me an opportunity to be part of something far more meaningful, helping hearts be softened through the power of music!
Guitar/Bass
Brandon Buchanan
I really enjoy being in the praise team because I get to praise the Lord. I also get to have fun playing music.
Keyboard/Flute
Ashleigh Moses
God gave me the gift of music. I can sing and play instruments; what better way to use them than to worship the Lord. Being on the praise team and praise band is a time I can use my gift and worship the Lord.
Piano
Melinda Ragland
When you cannot find the words, often music can beautifully convey your thoughts and reveal your heart. I am thankful to be part of a Praise Band whose heart's desire is to offer praise to our Lord and lead others into worship.
Bass/Guitar
Tim Hall
For the past 14 years I have considered it a blessing to be a member of the East Gate Praise Team. What I enjoy about our Praise Team is that we respect our musical heritage by blending
the traditional worship songs of our past with modern worship songs of today. Even through change, whether it be songs and musical styles, or an occasional team member, one thing has remained the same. The East Gate Praise Team's desire and prayer is to lead God's people in honest and heartfelt worship. It is a joy to be surrounded by people who give all that they are, for all that He is.
the traditional worship songs of our past with modern worship songs of today. Even through change, whether it be songs and musical styles, or an occasional team member, one thing has remained the same. The East Gate Praise Team's desire and prayer is to lead God's people in honest and heartfelt worship. It is a joy to be surrounded by people who give all that they are, for all that He is.
Piano
Debbie Lell
I have been playing the piano since I was 6 years old. Music is one of my favorite ways
to express my love to Jesus. I enjoy learning the songs and am blessed to be a part of
this team. I Peter 2:9 expresses my desire, “That you may declare the praises of him who
called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
to express my love to Jesus. I enjoy learning the songs and am blessed to be a part of
this team. I Peter 2:9 expresses my desire, “That you may declare the praises of him who
called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”