Music Ministry

We believe music to be a vital part of Christian worship. First Baptist offers a wide variety of musical styles from traditional to gospel, from classical to contemporary-a blending of old and new. Through the music ministry our purpose is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ and to communicate the Word of God.

Mr. Thomas S. Hollinger
Director of Music

"Next to the Word of God, ...music is the greatest treasure in the world/'
-Martin Luther Music is a wonderful gift from God. It is a "spark' of the Creator which, despite our fallen nature, remains in us as a desire to "create." It is a means of expression, and a source of inspiration and beauty, but it is also a powerful tool when it is joined with the truth of Scripture to proclaim and to teach the message of the Gospel, the nature of God, and to express our biblical faith to the world. It is for that purpose that the music ministry ofFBC exists. "Kids of the Kingdom," age 3 through grade 5, meets with the objectives of teaching: 1) the fundamentals of music and singing, 2) biblical truths through songs presented in our worship services giving the children the experience and responsibility of leading worship. The older two children's choirs will continue "Foundations of the Faith" through May, which includes activities, scripture memorization, games, and songs. Some of the "foundations" we are learning/singing about include, the Word of God, The 10 Commandments, Salvation, Prayer, the Trinity, and Jesus' return. The musical, East to West, based on Psalm 103:12: -'...as far as the east is from the west, so fat-has He removed our transgressions from us" will be presented Palm Sunday, March 28, with the Sanctuary Choir, Emmanuel Choir, some of the children's choirs and the Worship Team and Band. This is the last call for anyone interested in participating. Sanctuary Choir rehearsals (Child Care is available as needed) are Wednesdays at 7:40 p.m. (usually in the choir room) immediately following Bible Study. Emmanuel Choir meets Sunday, 5:15 p.m., and the children choirs meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Music Camp 2010 is scheduled for June 21-25. Registration begins Sunday, March 14 for FBC family and Monday, and March 15 for the community. If you would like to help in some capacity, speak with Tom. So, at the beginning of 2010, if you are looking for a place to "plug in" to the music, there are some opportunities. Perhaps your involvement will be through prayer. Pray for our times of worship that they will be effective in being "honest" worship, that God will be honored, by the preparation and attitude we bring to worship and to the Lord, and then, that we will be equipped to be Jesus' honorable representatives outside these walls having been charged by Him to be "the light of the world."
Blessings, ^Tom

The Student Worship Band had a very successful workshop in February with the following 12 students in grades 4-9 attending:

David Atwood, Alex Belcher, Eli Bone. Olivia Denzie. Sam Hanshew, Jake Henley, Drew Holstine, Abby Moore, Isaac Nicholas, Ryan Patrick, Conner Sheppard, and Tommy Sheppard.
The Student leaders for the Workshop were John Bennett, Caleb Bone, Caleb Ellis, Daniel Griffith, and Ashley Richardson. Thanks Student Leaders. You were awesome!

We are planning a follow-up workshop sometime in March. Date/time to be announced. All who partici-pated in February will be notified.

The musical, East to West, is well in the works. It will be presented Palm Sunday, April 5, and will involve Emmanuel Student Choir, Sanctuary Choir, Worship Team and Band.

Registration for the FBC family begins Sunday, March 29, and for the community on Monday, March 30. There is limited enrollment. Don't delay; some grades fill-up quickly.
For those of you who are new to FBC, each summer we offer a Music Camp for children entering grades 2-7 which runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church facility.
Our objectives for Music Camp are:
1) To enrich the lives of children through exposure through a variety of musical experiences in an environment where God's love in expressed, possibly sparking a musical interest where there had not been one before, and
2) To introduce Jesus Christ to the children so that they might begin to understand who He is and their need for Him as their personal Savior..
Music Camp includes singing, handbells, playing Orff instruments, a basic music class, music appreciation, introduction to the orchestra, and recreation, plus some optional classes in guitar, drums, pipe organ, and interpretive movement. Children need not have any prior music training. The week also includes a cookout and a swimming activity. We conclude the week with a program presented entirely by the children on the following Sunday evening. (June 28)

If you have interest in helping with Music Camp - music or non-music positions - or if you have any questions about Music Camp, don't hesitate to look me up!

Blessings,
Tom

PARTNERS IN PRAYER QUARTERLY BREAKFAST has been postponed. Check in upcoming bulletins for the rescheduled date and time. CAREGIVERS NEEDED! The church office often receives calls from people looking for someone able to provide in-home care and assistance (often simply sitting with someone and seeing that they take their medications), either on a short-term or long-term basis. If you or someone you know

Blessings
TOM

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