Windsor United Methodist Church

LRE Progam

The Lifestyle Relational Evangelism (LRE) program is an outreach of the Evangelism Team. The purpose of LRE is to:

Welcome visitors and provide them with information about church programs
Make home visits to newcomers and church family, as needed
Provide shut-ins with weekly mailings, including devotionals and church bulletins
Distribute video tapings of the weekly worship service to those desiring them
Attempt to incorporate individuals into the life of the church

The LRE Team meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for visits. Each visitation team consists of two individuals. Flowers left on the altar on Sunday are divided into smaller arrangements and taken to those visited.

MUSIC MINISTRIES

Living Waters Praise Band

The Living Waters Praise Band is a contemporary praise and worship team that provides music and leads the congregational singing during Windsor's contemporary service each week. The group combines vocals and instrumentals to add spirit and depth to the worship experience. Membership in the Living Waters Praise Band is open to anyone who wishes to be a part of the ensemble. No audition is necessary, and you do not need to have musical training to be a member. During the school year, rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in the choir room at 8:30 p.m. The group also meets 30 minutes before the 8:30 a.m. service to rehearse and warm up. For summer schedule please contact Kathy Seppamaki.

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Chancel Choir

Windsor UMC's Chancel Choir provides music and leads the congregational singing for the traditional service each week. As well as offering a choral anthem during the weekly services, the Chancel Choir presents special musical programs at Christmas, Easter, Independence Day and Rally Day each year. Membership in the Chancel Choir is open to everyone and no audition is necessary. You do not need to have any musical training to participate. August to May, the choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary from 7:15-8:30 p.m. During the summer, the choir meets every other Wednesday from 7:15-8:30 p.m. For schedules and information contact Kathy Seppamaki.

Voices of Faith Youth Choir

The Voices of Faith Youth Choir is an ensemble for youth in Middle and High School. Voices of Faith uses both music and skits and helps to encourage the youth to expand their creative skills. It also helps to make them aware that they are a vital part of the ministry of the church. Voices of Faith sing at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services every six weeks. Once membership increases, this ensemble will tour for a week each summer. Membership is open to all youth in Middle and High School. No audition in necessary and no musical or acting skills are required. During the school year, Voices of Faith meets on Sunday afternoons from 5:15-6 p.m. in the choir room. This ensemble does not meet in the summer.

Mercy and Grace Singers

Mercy and Grace Singers is a children's choir for children in 1st to 5th grades. Mercy and Grace Singers sing at the
11 a.m. service once every six weeks. During the school year, Mercy and Grace Singers meets on Sunday afternoons from
6-6:45 p.m. in the choir room. Membership is open to all eligible children and no audition is necessary. This ensemble does not meet during the summer.

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Harmony Tone Chimes

Harmony Tone Chimes, is a musical ensemble for youth in Middle and High School. The Tone Chimes ring at the 11 a.m. service once every six weeks. During the school year, Harmony Tone Chimes meets on Sunday afternoon from
4:30-5:15 p.m. in the choir room. No audition is necessary to be involved. Harmony does not meet during the summer.

Junior Praise Team

Windsor UMC's Junior Praise Team is an ensemble led by Kathy Hart that meets during the children's church time during the 8:30 a.m. contemporary service. The Junior Praise Team is for children in the 1st to 5th grade. The Junior Praise Team sings each week during the school year. Membership is open to all eligible children and no audition is required. Contact Kathy Hart for more information.

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Key Changes Handbell Choir

The Key Changes Handbell Choir has been using music to minister the Windsor family for more than 10 years. From August to May, the ensemble meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the choir room. The group does not meet during the summer. The Handbells perform at the 11 a.m. service monthly during the school year. For more information, please contact Kathy Seppamaki.

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Meet Windsor's Minister of Music

Kathryn L. Seppamaki has been Minister of Music at Windsor since May of 2002. Ms. Seppamaki holds a Bachelor and a Master's degree in Music from the University of South Carolina where she is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society. She also is a member of the South Carolina Opera Company where she made her professional debut in 1998. She has also had a busy solo career, performing with such ensembles as USC's Concert Choir, University Chorus, and Columbia Choral Society. Ms. Seppamaki is a Contemporary Christian artist, having spent three years as the lead female singer of the band Praise Connection and has been featured on two Christian albums. She was also previously, the assistant director of music at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Irmo. At Windsor, Ms. Seppamaki directs the Chancel Choir, Voices of Faith Youth Choir, Mercy and Grace Singers, and Harmony Tone Chimes. She also leads the Living Waters Praise Band and is the worship service coordinator for the 8:30 a.m. service.

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Ministries Looking for a place to plug in? You've come to the right place! Take a moment to browse our ministry opportunities. LRE Progam The Lifestyle Relational Evangelism (LRE) program is an outreach of the Evangelism Team. The purpose of LRE is to: Welcome visitors and provide them with information about church programs Make home visits to newcomers and church family, as needed Provide shut-ins with weekly mailings, including devotionals and church bulletins Distribute video tapings of the weekly worship service to those desiring them Attempt to incorporate individuals into the life of the church The LRE Team meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for visits. Each visitation team consists of two individuals. Flowers left on the altar on Sunday are divided into smaller arrangements and taken to those visited. MUSIC MINISTRIES Living Waters Praise Band The Living Waters Praise Band is a contemporary praise and worship team that provides music and leads the congregational singing during Windsor's contemporary service each week. The group combines vocals and instrumentals to add spirit and depth to the worship experience. Membership in the Living Waters Praise Band is open to anyone who wishes to be a part of the ensemble. No audition is necessary, and you do not need to have musical training to be a member. During the school year, rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings in the choir room at 8:30 p.m. The group also meets 30 minutes before the 8:30 a.m. service to rehearse and warm up. For summer schedule please contact Kathy Seppamaki. ----- Chancel Choir Windsor UMC's Chancel Choir provides music and leads the congregational singing for the traditional service each week. As well as offering a choral anthem during the weekly services, the Chancel Choir presents special musical programs at Christmas, Easter, Independence Day and Rally Day each year. Membership in the Chancel Choir is open to everyone and no audition is necessary. You do not need to have any musical training to participate. August to May, the choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary from 7:15-8:30 p.m. During the summer, the choir meets every other Wednesday from 7:15-8:30 p.m. For schedules and information contact Kathy Seppamaki. Voices of Faith Youth Choir The Voices of Faith Youth Choir is an ensemble for youth in Middle and High School. Voices of Faith uses both music and skits and helps to encourage the youth to expand their creative skills. It also helps to make them aware that they are a vital part of the ministry of the church. Voices of Faith sing at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services every six weeks. Once membership increases, this ensemble will tour for a week each summer. Membership is open to all youth in Middle and High School. No audition in necessary and no musical or acting skills are required. During the school year, Voices of Faith meets on Sunday afternoons from 5:15-6 p.m. in the choir room. This ensemble does not meet in the summer. Mercy and Grace Singers Mercy and Grace Singers is a children's choir for children in 1st to 5th grades. Mercy and Grace Singers sing at the 11 a.m. service once every six weeks. During the school year, Mercy and Grace Singers meets on Sunday afternoons from 6-6:45 p.m. in the choir room. Membership is open to all eligible children and no audition is necessary. This ensemble does not meet during the summer. ----- Harmony Tone Chimes Harmony Tone Chimes, is a musical ensemble for youth in Middle and High School. The Tone Chimes ring at the 11 a.m. service once every six weeks. During the school year, Harmony Tone Chimes meets on Sunday afternoon from 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the choir room. No audition is necessary to be involved. Harmony does not meet during the summer. Junior Praise Team Windsor UMC's Junior Praise Team is an ensemble led by Kathy Hart that meets during the children's church time during the 8:30 a.m. contemporary service. The Junior Praise Team is for children in the 1st to 5th grade. The Junior Praise Team sings each week during the school year. Membership is open to all eligible children and no audition is required. Contact Kathy Hart for more information. ----- Key Changes Handbell Choir The Key Changes Handbell Choir has been using music to minister the Windsor family for more than 10 years. From August to May, the ensemble meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the choir room. The group does not meet during the summer. The Handbells perform at the 11 a.m. service monthly during the school year. For more information, please contact Kathy Seppamaki. ----- Meet Windsor's Minister of Music Kathryn L. Seppamaki has been Minister of Music at Windsor since May of 2002. Ms. Seppamaki holds a Bachelor and a Master's degree in Music from the University of South Carolina where she is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society. She also is a member of the South Carolina Opera Company where she made her professional debut in 1998. She has also had a busy solo career, performing with such ensembles as USC's Concert Choir, University Chorus, and Columbia Choral Society. Ms. Seppamaki is a Contemporary Christian artist, having spent three years as the lead female singer of the band Praise Connection and has been featured on two Christian albums. She was also previously, the assistant director of music at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Irmo. At Windsor, Ms. Seppamaki directs the Chancel Choir, Voices of Faith Youth Choir, Mercy and Grace Singers, and Harmony Tone Chimes. She also leads the Living Waters Praise Band and is the worship service coordinator for the 8:30 a.m. service.