Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry Handbook 2010

IBC Music Ministry 2010 Page 22

IBC Music Ministry 2010

Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church “The Church where Christ is exalted and

Culture is remembered”

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Music/Worship Ministry

The Rev. Mr. Samuel T. Ross-Lee—Pastor William H. Acosta, Sr.—Minister of Music


Greetings! Here we grow again . . . in 2010!!

Welcome to Immanuel’s Music/Worship Ministry. “Let the beauty of the Lord be upon us, and establish Thou the work of our hands” Psalm 90:17. Truly, the Lord has blessed the work of our hands over the past few years. Now as we move for- ward in the days ahead in 2010, we expect great things! This handbook is designed to give you the very basics of the operation and structure of IBC’s Music/Worship ministry, with a thrust to clarify each segment. This handbook will answer the frequently asked questions by new members and others already involved in ministry. Please. . .let us keep these few things in heart and demon- trate them throughout the year: 1. Commitment to our call (Philippians 3:13-14) 2. Bear necessary hardships we may face (2 Tim. 2:2) 3. Be alert to change (1st Corinthians 9:20-22) We sincerely solicit your prayers as we minister together as conduits of the Holy Spirit, edifying our congregation and reaching spiritual maturity among ourselves! Ministers William & Gayle Acosta Minister & Assistant Minister of Music


All talking stops during the service. (remember that you are

being videotaped) – unless you are encouraging the preacher or

the soloist.

All cell phones off or on vibrate – NO TEXTING DURING

SERVICE!!!

When the service has ended, remember to pick up any

belongings, candy wrappers, etc. Leave


Sunday Decorum Points to Remember

Gather in the downstairs room at 9:00a.m. instead of in the rear

entrance narthex.

For those in Sunday School, meet in the choir room at

9:15a.m. for prayer and final music touch-ups.

The choir stands up and joins in during Praise & Worship –

watch your director or simply join in the singing with the Praise Team.

The choir stands up and sits down together – watches the director.

Make sure your seat is free of books, lyric sheets, pocketbooks, etc.

before you stand up so that you are not trying to clear them away

when it’s time for you to sit back down.

Everyone sings during the routine songs we do every Sunday – The

Gloria Patri, the Welcome Song, and the offer- ing Doxology.

If you are late, come into the choir stand during the welcome of

visitors/Welcome Song. If you arrive after the welcome, lay out from

participating in the choir.

Once in the choir stand, stay in the choir stand. If you have to step

out after the sermonic selection because of work or other urgent, un-

avoidable commitment, please notify the choir director or the Minister

of Music in advance.

Wait for the signal to stand when the pre-sermonic scripture is

about to be read – watch Min Acosta.

Stay awake at all times—remember that you are examples -setters

to the congregation and that your are being video taped; get a good

night’s sleep on Saturday night!



Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

Music/Worship Ministry

Purpose Our primary purpose is to discern the will of God for this ministry

through prayer and fasting, and to be obedient to the leading of the

Holy Spirit.

The IBC Music/Worship ministry’s secondary purpose is to

strengthen the worship and spiritual vitality of Immanuel Mission-

ary Baptist Church by keeping God in the center of the ministry,

through music that is biblically based and theologically sound.

Ministry Vision & Strategy (“Without a vision the people perish” – Proverbs 29:18)

Our vision is to participate in the mission, message and ministry of

Imman-uel Missionary Baptist Church.

Our strategy is to share with our congregation the attributes of God

by minis-tering music thematically, in a way that will engage the

whole person -- mind, soul & body (language/expressions), result-

ing in renewed passion for the worship, witness and work of Jesus

Christ.

In obedience to Ephesians 5:19 (Speaking to yourselves in psalms

and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your

heart to the Lord), we are energetic about–and absolutely encour-

age–both singing and learning of the great hymns of the past and

their history. We foster hymn singing as one of our current expres-

sions of worship.

In obedience to Ephesians 5:21 (submitting yourselves one to an-

other in the fear of God), we also seek to hear God when listening

to one another, when sharing our experiences with God, prayer and

ministry, and when supporting the spiritual growth of this minis-

try. We trust God who leads; we work to help each other follow.

The IBC Music/Worship Ministry is open to all who have the

spiritual conviction to share their musical gifts/skills with the IBC

congregation.




Remember the Big P.L.U.S. +

Prayer The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

availeth much (James 5:16)

Love And above all things have fervent charity

among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. (I Peter

4:8)

Unity And when the day of

Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place

(Acts 2:1)

Spirit

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor

preferring one another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;

serving the Lord (Romans 12:11)

Th

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Plu

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Table of Contents

1 Mass Choir .................................................................................7

1.1 Summer Choir ........................................................................7

2 Choir Rehearsal Logistics .................................................... 8, 9

Intercessory Prayer Cycle ........................................................... 9

CHOIRS

2.1 IBC .......................................................................................10

2.2 Children’s Choir .................................................................10

2.3 ERB ......................................................................................11

2.4 Young Adults ......................................................................12

2.5 Men’s Chorus ......................................................................13

3 SPECIALIZED GROUPS

3.1 Praise Teams .......................................................................14

3.2 Praise Hymn Singers ..........................................................14

3.3 Band .....................................................................................15

3.4 Performing Arts/Drama .....................................................15

3.4.1 Liturgical Ensemble ........................................................15

3.4.2 Praise Dancers .................................................................15

4 2010 Music Ministry Fair

5 Stage Manager



I Will Bless the Lord at All Times. He’s Good!!

2009 Church Anniversary Concert – The Gospel Thru Jazz, Pop, R&B


Mass Choir 1 The Mass Choir ministers on special Sundays (Easter, Pastor‘s

& Church Anniversaries, Christmas Cantata, etc.), as well as on

special occasions (Church Anniversary Concert, Pastoral preach-

ing engagements as assigned, etc.).

Mass Choir means everyone in every adult choir. When the

Mass Choir is scheduled to minister, all choirs sing together as

one choir.

Attire: Colors as assigned for the occasion by the Minister of

Mu-sic.

Director: Gayle Singleton

Administrative Coordinator: Diane Petaway

Summer Choir 1.1 The Summer Choir ministers every Sunday during the summer

months, beginning on the first Sunday in July and ending on the

Sunday before Labor Day. Anyone who sings in the adult choirs

and wishes to participate in the Summer Choir is welcome and

encouraged to do so.

The Summer Choir is an exciting way to learn new music while

exercising the spirit of P.L.U.S. concept amongst the various

components of the Music Ministry!

Attire: Pastel tops, black bottoms


Administrative Coordinators: Diane Petaway, Lori Booker,

Curtis Hayes and Cheryl Huckabey

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Rehearsal Schedule & Room Assignment 2

Rehearsals happen for each choir/specialized group as listed below.

Each rehearsal begins with prayer and a brief Bible study in an effort to

bring unity with the Holy Spirit and one another.

On Sunday mornings choirs gather in the choir room downstairs at 9a.m.

(:15 for those who attend Sunday School) for prayer and preparation to

proceed to the pulpit. PLEASE DO NOT ASSEMBLE IN THE VESTIBULE.

Schedule of Ministry: 1st Sundays—IBC, 2nd Sundays—ERB, 3rd Sun-

days—Young Adults & Children, 4th Sundays—Men‘s Chorus, 5th Sun-

days ERB/YAC Combined Choir and Special Sundays—Mass Choir.

*TBA=To be announced—*DCR=Downstairs Choir Room

Times & Room Assignment

Intercessory

Prayer

Mondays

7:30-8

Chapel

Mass Choir TBA TBA Sanctuary

IBC 2 Tues. before 1st Sun.

Saturday before 1st Sun.

7-9

5

DCR

Sanctuary

Men‘s Chorus 2 Weds. before 4th Sun. 7-8:30 Sanctuary

ERB 2 Thurs. before 2nd

Sun.

7-9 Sanctuary

ERB & YAC

(combined)

Thurs. before 5th Sun.

Saturday before 5th

Sun.

7-9

4-5:30

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Young Adults 3 Sats. before 3rd Sun. 3-4:30 Sanctuary

Children 3 Weds. before 3rd Sun. 6-7 Sanctuary

Summer Choir (July & August)

Thursdays

Saturdays

7-8:30

5-6:30

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Choir/Group Evenings Time Room

Reh

earsa

l Logistics


The LE accompanies singing with dance while attending to the

vocal harmonic movement of melody in particular. The LE is

accompanied by stringed instruments such as the guitar, piano

and/or harp.

The Liturgical Ensemble ministers as assigned by the Minister of

Music during any worship service.

Facilitator & Trainer: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

Praise Dancers 3.4.2

The Praise Dancers minister on fifth Sundays and on special Sun

-

days (Church & Pastor‘s Anniversary, Easter, etc.). The Praise

Dancers are an excited, fervent group of young people who share

their evolving praise and skill through expressive dance!

Youth Praise Dancers’ Leader: Sher‘Vonne Peters

Adult Supervisor: Rose Hazel

Stage Manager 4

Music Ministry Fair 2010 45 The Music/Worship Ministry Fair is scheduled the 1st weekend

of June. Details to be announced.

Perfo

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Praise Hymn Singers 3.2

The Praise Hymn Singers are charged with the responsibility of

leading and teaching the congregation in the singing of two

hymns—the Processional Hymn and the Congregational Hymn of

the Month—each Sunday morning. There are three teams (A, B &

C). Rehearsals focus not only on preparing musically, but on learn-

ing the history and author(s) of each hymn with corresponding

scriptures. The Praise Hymn Singers give you a wonderful learning

experience and great spiritual inspiration!

Facilitator: Linda Hayes

Band 3.3 The band consists of a conjunction of humble, experienced, skilled,

musicians who are responsible for providing the instrumentation

for all Sunday worship services and special events. The band also

travels to Pastoral preaching engagements as requested by the Pas-

tor, and to choir singing events. The band loves to ―jam‖ for the

Lord, and it bonds beyond the music through its spiritual and per-

sonal connection!

Directors: Minister William Acosta, Gayle Singleton

Performing Arts/Drama 3.4

The Performing Arts components of the Music/Worship Ministry

periodically presents songs through expressive worship, dance or

Mime.

Liturgical Ensemble 3.4.1

The Liturgical Ensemble (LE) is a selected group of worshipers

who encourage and support the heartfelt singing and worship of

the congregation by reinforcing melodies through the beauty of

deliberate, artistic dance.

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Specialized/

Groups

Rehearsal Day Time Room

Adult Praise Team Saturday before

1st Sunday

6:30-7:30 Sanctuary

Young Adult

Praise Team

Monday before

2nd, 3rd & 5th

Sunday

7-8:30 Sanctuary

Praise Hymn

Singers

Tuesdays 7-7:15

7:15-8:30

DCR

The Small

Chapel

Band Tuesdays 7-7:15

7:15-8:30

DCR

Sanctuary

Music Ministry Prayer Intercessors Prayer Cycle

Power of the

Holy Spirit

Reh

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l Logistics (co

ntin

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)


IBC 2.1

1st Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry The IBC Choir ministers on first Sundays. Its musical focus is tradi-

tional gospel and spirituals, with a smattering of contemporary gos-

pel and other genres as assigned or indicated. IBC is also responsi-

ble for providing music during communion. IBC is a very bonded

choir that is always welcoming new members!

Colors: Robes or white dresses

Men: Black pants, white shirts, dark ties

Mass Choir as assigned

Secretary: Patricia Batts

Director: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

Children’s Choir 2.2

3rd Sundays (September-June) The Children‘s Choir consists of children ages 5-12. The choir

sings on third Sundays and shares the service with the Young Adult

Choir.

The musical focus is on songs with simple melodies and lyrics to

which the children can directly relate, thereby encouraging and mo-

tivating them to sing praises to the Lord in their own way!

Colors: Robes or as assigned by Adult Supervisor

Director: Harriett Alfred

Adult Supervisor: Rose Hazel

IBC

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Men’s Chorus 2.5

4th Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry. The Men‘s Chorus ministers on fourth Sundays. This choir

smoothly blends traditional and ―quartet‖ gospel with a contem-

porary flavor to the songs it renders. The Men‘s Chorus has been

ministering for over fifty years; several original members con-

tinue to be active in the choir ministry today! This choir is al-

ways ready, willing and able to serve as requested—both in Im-

manuel and beyond!

Colors - As assigned by Deacon Willie Mewborn Director: Deacon Charles Williams

Administrative Coordinator: Curtis Hayes

Specialized Groups 3

Praise Teams 3.1 The Praise & Worship Teams are responsible for the opening of

Sunday morning service throughout the year, ushering the con-

gregation into the flow of worship. There are three core teams of

skilled, capable servants with focus on all genres of Christian

worship music:

Adult Praise Team ministers on first Sundays

Young Adult Team ministers on 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sundays

Men‘s Praise Team ministers on 4th Sundays

The Praise Teams work independently of the choirs through fast

paced musical preparation.

Trainer & Facilitator: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

Men

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Young Adult Choir 2.4

3rd Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry The Young Adult Choir (YAC) is an energetic group of young peo-

ple ages 13-26. The YAC ministers on third Sundays. YAC also

serves on fifth Sundays with the ERB Gospel choir, as one com-

bined choir. YAC focuses on rendering contemporary and urban

gospel selections, with occasionally rearranged traditional gospel

and hymn renditions.

YAC is an excited group, always ready to move it to the next level!

Colors: January through March (Standard):

Young Ladies: Black dresses, purple blouses

Young Men: Black pants & purple shirts, black or dark ties

Alternate: fully black attire


April through June Women: Yellow blouses & black skirts

Men: Yellow shirts & black pants Alternate: fully black attire

September & October Fall colors

November & December: Standard


Administrative Coordinator: Lori Booker

IBC

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ERB 2.3

2ND Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry. The ERB Gospel Choir ministers on second Sundays. It blends

contem-porary and rearranged traditional gospel music, with a

potpourri of ad-ditional genres of music as is deemed necessary

for the occasion by the Minister of Music. ERB loves to move

while singing and is always eager to learn theory and new music!

Colors - January & March (Standard):

Women: Black dresses with pearl necklaces

Men: Black pants & white shirts, black or dark ties Alternate: fully black attire


February: Afrocentric (women & men)

April through June Women: Yellow blouses & black skirts

Men: Yellow shirts & black pants Alternate: fully black attire

September & October Fall colors

November & December: Standard


Administrative Coordinator: Cheryl Huckabey

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