Choir Tours the Country

Each year Testament takes several days out of their summer to participate in a special choir tour. The Primary purpose of this tour is to share Christ, and the Love of God with others around our nation through music.  They have the pleasure of singing  in churches, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities during their journeys, and often get  once in a lifetime opportunities to sing in some very exciting locations. 

While sharing Christ on the road with others, members of Testament  sing all music from memory, prepare and participate in devotionals, learn more about who Christ is and who Christ can be in their lives, create a joyous sound, and live a spiritual experience like no other. The time spent together on this trip allows the students and their leaders to build a Christian community within the choir.

The group spends one day of the tour working in mission in the community they are visiting. In 2006, they spent the day working with the residents of Lamb's Farm, a community serving adults with developmental disabilities.

Homecoming Concert Planned

Testament will wrap up their Tour  with a special presentation July 22, in the Great hall at First United Methodist Church - Arlington preceded by a church wide South Carolina BBQ luncheon at 1:00 p.m. 

Several members of Testament participate in First Methodist's Student Ministries Praise Band, using their vocal and instrumental talents. As God would have them, they are now playing a role in leading not only the early morning traditional sanctuary service, but also Praise and Worship for their fellow students at First Church.

Many former Testament members have gone on to take part in their college choral programs, furthering their musical talents. Others have moved on to join the Chancel Choir, and take part in the Celebration Service Praise Band.

Past Performances Revisited

Testament has traveled to many places across the United States, including: New Orleans, Nashville, Walt Disney World, Florida, Colorado Springs, Williamsburg and St. Louis.  2006 found them touring and performing in the Greater Chicago area. They have performed onstage at Disneyland in California and have lead a musical worship service on the rim of the Grand Canyon. In 2003 they performed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Students Prepare and Participate

In preparation for worship and other events, the choir rehearses from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. each Sunday afternoon. Testament consists of 7th through 12th graders.

For many years now, Testament has presented special Advent and Christmas music for the church, periodically performed musicals for the church and community, provided musical leadership during Youth Sunday (a student-led worship service), and present a concert of music prepared for their yearly choir tour.