Existing to create: A Faithful, Caring and Joyful Community of God
On Sunday 9/25/2011 Paul Stock, a missionary who ministers in Pakistan, gave us a taste of a Pakistani Christian Service. He led us in songs (some in a Pak language) and even dance. Videos of the entire service can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   The 5th Annual Pipe Organ Festival was held here this Sunday (9/25/2011)  Click HERE for videos   ...   Sunday September 18th at 7 PM there was a "Kick-Off" concert in our sanctuary , for Community Awareness Week. The concert featured IHS students and alumni. A freewill offering was held during the concert to benefit the Ionia Commission on Aging in its fight against cancer. Click HERE for videos  ...   The November ~ December 2011 Newsletter is now online   Click Here or "Newsletter" on the menu bar above this  message    ...   Music on the Green 2011 started on Tuesday, June 14th, featuring the Ionia High School Jazz Band! Click HERE for videos   ...    On Good Friday (April 22) there was a special service at 12 noon with guest speaker Drew Spanding, founder of "Big Ticket Festival".  Videos from that service can be viewed by clicking HERE ...  On Sunday (April 17) our choir presented the Easter Cantata: "A Time for Alleluia" at both our Traditional and Contemporary Services. A video can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...  On November 6 the 4th Annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival was held in our Sanctuary. Video selections can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   On Sept. 19 Brill Family & Friends gave a concert in our sanctuary for the benefit of the Pipe Organ Festival. Videos from the concert can be viewed by clicking HERE   ...   The Ionia High School Jazz Band went, once again, to Detroit to participate in the International Jazz Festival on Labor Day. A special "Send Off" concert  was held on September 3 at 7 PM   Click HERE for videos ...   We now have a Facebook page. Click  HERE to view   ...   DVD videos and audio CDs of our traditional service are available at no cost in the hall outside the sanctuary. We encourage you to share our services with your friends, particularly those who are unable to attend our services            



What's New!
Ionia First United Methodist Church
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Mindy Talbot
&
Joel Kilgore
12/18/2011


Mindy and Joel sang:
Light a Candle"
for our Traditional Service


Karen Armbruster
12/4/2011


Karen sang:
"Breath of Heaven"
for our Traditional Service



Mindy Talbot
11/6/2011


Mindy sang:
"Thankful"
for our Traditional Service offertory


The Ceballos Family
10/30/2011


Marcelino, Eliana, Francesco and Martin sang:
"Blessed Be Your Name" (in Spanish)
for both our Services




Mindy Talbot
10/2/2011



Mindy sang:
"The Lord's Prayer"
for our Traditional Service



Joel Kilgore
8/28/2011



Joel sang:
"Finally Home"
for our offertory


David Youngman
7/10/2011



David Youngman played 2 Guitar pieces for our services



David Youngman
7/10/2011



The second was accompanied by a slide show



Joel Kilgore
6/26/2011


Joel Sang:
"More to This Life"
for our Traditional Service


Karin Armbruster
5/15/2011


Karin sang:
"Wonderful, Merciful Savior"
Karin is a reporter for the Ionia Sentinel



Joel Kilgore
5/8/2011



Joel sang:
"I Can Not Hide from You"





R J Gardner
4/24/2011



R.J. sang:
"Hallelujah"
for the offertory


IoniaFirst Choir
4/17/2011


The Easter Cantata:
A Time for Alleluia



Wesley Trio
3/13/2011

Pastor Larry started his new series:
"Why I am hopeful for Ionia First"
with ~ "Music - Music!"




Sari Mercer
3/6/2011


Sari played:
"Sweet Hour of Prayer"
for our Traditional Service Offertory


Lauren Curtis
2/27/2011


Lauren sang:
"Above All"
For our Offertory



Savanna Curtis
2/27/2011



Savanna sang:
"Weep Ye No More Sad Fountains"
for our Offertory


Mindy Talbot
1/30/11


Mindy sang:
"In the Garden"
for our Tradtional Service Offertory
She was accompanied by Joel Kilgore

Bryant Adams
12/26/2010

Bryant sang:
"Joseph's Song"
for our Tradtional Service Offertory
He was accompanied by Joel Kilgore


Wesley Trio
12/5/2010


The trio sang:
"Peace on Earth"
for our Traditional Service

Christmas Cornucopia
Band
12/5/2010

The band played:
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
for both our Services


Joel Kilgore
11/21/2010


Joel Sang:
"Who Am I?"
for our Traditional Service


Mindy Talbot
11/14/2010


Mindy sang:
"His Eye is on the Sparrow"
for our offertory


Wesley Trio
11/7/2010


The Trio sang:
"Above All"


Joel Kilgore
10/24/2010


Joel Sang:
"Hiding Place"
for our Traditional Service


Mindy Talbot
10/14/2010


Mindy Sang:
"My Redeemer Lives"
for our Traditional Service


Wesley Trio
9/26/2010


The Trio sang:
"Be Still and Know that He is God"


Joel Kilgore
9/19/2010


Joel sang:
"Above All"
for our Traditional service


Wesley Trio
9/12/2010


The Trio sang an acapela rendition of:
"Great is Thy Faithfulness"


Susan Cuddie
9/12/2010


Susan Played:
"His eye is on the Sparrow"
for our Traditional Service


Joel Kilgore
8/29/2010


Joel sang:
"Without Him"
for our offertory


Wesley Trio
8/22/2010


Pastor Larry, Sue Manciu & Mindy Talbot sang:
"Word of God, Speak"


Tim Trommater
8/15/2010


Tim sang several songs at our Contemporary Service
Here he sings an original piece"
"Who Am I ?"
Visit his website: HERE


Alexandra Allen
Victoria Schott
7/18/2010


Alexandra & Victoria sang:
"Sanctuary" and "Holy is the Lord"
for our Contemporary Service offertory


Fiddlers
Restrung
7/15/2010


This group of High Schoolers from Seline, MI
was sponsored by the Ionia Public Library
Fiddling, singing and dancing to the delight of all
"Potpourri"


Joel Kilgore
7/11/2010


Joel sang:
One Day at a Time"
for our Traditional offertory


R.J. Gardner
5/9/2010


R.J. sang:
"Tears in Heaven"
for our Contemporary Service


Marge Irby
&
Joel Kilgore
4/18/2010


Marge and Joel sang:
"It is Well with my Soul"
for the offertory during the Traditional Service

Easter
Cantata
The Weeping Tree
3/28/2010

Directed by Cally Redder
Narrated by:
Pat Arnold
&
Jim Martin


Joel Kilgore
11/15/2009


Joel sang:
"Higher Ways"
for the offertory at our Contemporary Service


Elisha Stock
11/01/2009


Elisha sang:
"Open the eyes of my heart"
for the offertory at our Contemporary Service


Steve Mortinson
10/18/2009

Steve is the newest member of our praise band.
He sang "23" for our Contemporary Service,
accompanied by fellow band member Elisha Stock on drums.


David Youngman
9/13/2009

David played:
"The Lord's Prayer"
for both our Services



Mindy Talbot
8/30/2009

Mindy sang:
"Prayer"
for our offertory of our Traditional Service
She was accompanied by Sari Mercer


Kim Paton
Joel Kilgore
8/16/2009



Kim & Joel sang:
"How Great Thou Art"
for the offertory of our Contemporary Service



R.J. Gardner
8/9/2009


R.J. sang:
"Hallelujah"
for the offertory of our Contemporary Service



Savanna Curtis
8/2/2009


Savanna sang:
"Breathe"
for both our services


Brian Calley
6/21/2009


Brian is our State Representative
He sang for our offertory at both services


Sari Mercer
Sue Manciu
Mindy Talbot
5/17/2009


Sue and Mindy sang:
"The Gift of Love"
for our 175th Anniversary service
with Sari accompanying them on keyboard



Savanna Curtis
4/19/2009



Savanna sang "God Help the Outcasts" for our offertory


Joel Kilgore
3/8/2009



Joel sang "More than Words" for our offertory


Joel Kilgore
12/28/2008




Joel (our custodian and audio/video tech) sang:
"Waiting for Lightning" for our offertory.

David Youngman

8/3/2008


David, a graduate of Spring Arbor University and a personal friend of Larry & Bev, played an instrumental for our service



Bryant Adams

7/26/2008


Bryant sang the classic hymn:
“In the Garden”
at the funeral of Lester Dunn



Joel Kilgore

7/20/2008


Joel, our tech man and custodian, sang
Stephen Curtis Chapman’s
“Way Beyond the Blue”


Mindy Talbot

7/6/2008


Mindy, a long time favorite vocalist here at Ionia First, sang a wonderful rendition of

“My Lord, What a Morning”


Ionia Pipe Organ Festival

11/10/2007




Last November we held the first annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival
Among the many guest organists, Chris Dekker

Ionia Pipe Organ Festival

11/10/2007
and our own Sari Mercer thrilled all in attendance.
Sari is one of our two staff organists.
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Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name;
give to Him glorious praise!
Psalm 66

At Ionia First we know the power of music.
It lifts our hearts and souls to the glory of God, our Father.
Often we showcase local musical talent in our worship services.
Here are videos of just a few of the more recent examples of this mission.

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Video selections from the Fourth Annual Ionia Pipe organ Festival
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On Monday 12/21/2009
The Ionia Area Messiah Choir
proudly presented:
Handel's "The Messiah"
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On Sunday 12/12/2010 our choir presented the cantata:
"The Sounding Joy"

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An audio only version can be heard by clicking
HERE