FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

It is the goal and purpose of the music ministries of our church to proclaim the mercy, grace and love of God. In doing this we believe and affirm the musicians of our church family as "Ministers", members of our "Tribe of Levi", who lead our church fellowship in the Worship and Praise of God!

We believe that music is for all ages and we endeavor to provide an opportunity and a place for every individual in the music ministry. You are invited to review the following to find a place for you. For more information please contact Doug Thompson,

The Sanctuary Choir is our primary worship leadership choir and leads our morning worship in music and song each Sunday morning. In addition, the Sanctuary Choir presents ministry programs at Christmas, Easter, and various special occasions. The choir rehearses each Wednesday evening at 7:15p.m

The Silvertones are our Senior Singers. Full of vitality and enthusiasm these folks sing for worship on various occasions as well as present musicals and share in the ministry to our Nursing homes. The Silvertones meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month at 11:00a.m.

For Youth, their Parents and Adults who want to be a part of this ensemble. This ensemble ministers primarily through the medium of contemporary music. Generations is periodically scheduled to participate in morning worship and at various special occasions. Each year this ensemble prepares for and presents a Summer Choir Tour. Generations meets on the Sunday evening at 4:30p.m.

For children ages 2 – 2^nd Grade. These children learn the truth of God’s love through music and activities. This group meets during Children’s Church each Sunday morning.

For children ages 4-5. The Cherub Choir uses the music medium to teach children the wonder and beauty of God. The Cherub Choir meets every Wednesday at 6:00p.m.

For children 3rd-6th grade. Uses the music medium to build worship and spiritual development. Combines with the Music Makers’ Choir to present 2 musicals each year. The Young Musicians meet each Wednesday from 5:30-6:15p.m.

For all Handbell Ringers. This handbell group is an accomplished group of experienced ringers who prepare and present a wide variety of handbell music that "Rings" out the message. The Cathedral Bells perform periodically for morning worship and special occasions. This group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:15p.m.

These quartets prepare and present music composed and arranged especially for 4 ringers for worship, special occasions and for our area nursing homes. The Dayringers rehearse on Wednesday at 11:00a.m.

For Youth, their Parents and Adults who would like to participate in this group. Generation Bells learn and present music for worship on various occasions, and participate in the Summer Choir Tour. Rehearsals are Sunday evenings from 3:30-4:30p.m.

For children in grades 3 – 6. Using a variety of ringing instruments, Choirchimes and Handbells, this is a wonderful way to learn how to read and play music. The Children’s Bells meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:00p.m.

Our church is blessed to have a Casavant Pipe Organ, A Grand Piano, and a Kurzweil Digital Keyboard for worship in the sanctuary as well as numerous pianos for classroom and rehearsal use. We are also fortunate to have many keyboardists and instrumentalists in our church family. It is our goal to offer these folks the opportunity to share their gifts in worship and praise.

Church Organist – Rae Tucciarone

Pianist – Henry Lambert

Pianist – Justin Hill

Open to instrumentalists of all ages and playing levels. This group prepares and plays a wide variety of instrumental music for worship and special occasions. In addition members participate as part of the Orchestra which accompanies our Easter and Christmas Cantatas.

Open to all ages. This group is for all persons interested in presenting the gospel through skits, readings, and drama. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed for presentations.