MUSIC
SERVICES
SUNDAY – 9:00AM BIBLE CLASSES. 10:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE. SATURDAY – 5:00PM WORSHIP SERVICE.
MUSIC IS IMPORTANT AT FIRST GOOD SHEPHERD
Music is important at First Good Shepherd. Services involve singing hymns and musical praise of all types.
HYMNS
On Saturday evening services we use hymns and liturgy from the Lutheran Service Book. On Sundays it is a blended service incorporating hymns and liturgy and contemporary music.
HANDBELLS
Youth in our congregation are warmly invited to join our fun and engaging Handbells Program, led by the wonderful Marci Nuoffer!
Adults, we haven’t forgotten you come be part of Joyful Noise, our vibrant adult handbell ensemble!
Interested? Just reach out to Marci Nuoffer through the church office to learn more and get started. We’d love to have you ringing with us!
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SHEPHERD'S CHORALE CHOIR
Directed by Pauline Tamale.
Pauline Tamale
Pauline Tamale is a Tongan mezzo-soprano who is now a Doctoral Candidacy to earn her Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Voice Performance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), with the programme due to conclude in December 2025. She is a proud alumna of the Bob Cole Conservatory, CSULB and CSU Northridge, where she earned her BM and MM in Performance. She is currently a member of the Desert Singers Las Vegas women’s chorus.
FGS PRAISE BAND
The FGS Praise Band plays music in the style of Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Paul Baloche and Hillsong as well as upbeat hymns. Our team is made up of diverse individuals that volunteer their time to lead the congregation in worship. Contact Angelina Papanek through the church office to join.
KIDS SPECIAL MUSIC
Kids are frequently invited to showcase their talents as part of the bands and solo performances.
GUEST PERFORMANCES
Musicians and Gospel teams from throughout the valley visit Frist Good Shepherd regularly.
THE FGS ORGAN
Ed Carroll and Kathy Macklberg are our resident Organists. The organ has been here since the church was dedicated in 1984.
