2017 2018 Music Ministry/Worship Opportunities 1
Lord s Supper 11:00 a.m. June 25 God and Country Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sing patriotic songs and recite pledges during the morning worship service July 2 Youth Camp Testimonies 6:00 p.m. Youth share camp testimonies from Connect and X -Fuge July 9 Children s Camp Testimonies 6:00 p.m. Youth share camp testimonies from Connect and X -Fuge Fair Sunday 6:30 7:30 p.m. Lead worship at the Neshoba County Fair Sometimes it Takes a Mountain July 16 July 23 Christmas in August 6:30 p.m. Christmas party to introduce the 2017 Christmas musical to Chancel Choir and Drama Teams August 2 Education Appreciation Sunday 11:00 a. m. Recognize and pray for teachers and school administrators during the morning worship service. Prayer Walk Schools 4:00p August 6 Kick-off Youth Worship Arts 4:00 p.m. Kick-off Handbell Choir 5:00 p.m. August 13 Ministry Team Planning 4:00 p.m. Meet with Audio Visual Team and Music Leadership Team to plan for the 2017-2018 new year. August 20 Faith: a Journey Celebration 5:00 p.m. Church Wide Dinner on the Ground Fun August 27 2
FBC Philadelphia, MS 2017-2018 Music Planning Calendar Kick-Off Sunday School In/Out-reach Pray 2 weeks, Reach 2 Weeks True Life.org Emphasis September 3-24 Kick-off God Cares We Care About You AM Worship Service Sermon the new year emphasis choir sing a related anthem. September 10 Care Walk for Our City 4:00 p.m. Prayer walk our community in Philadelphia, MS Family Life Conference 9:00a-12:00 23rd and worship service on Sunday Break out sessions: Parenting, etc. September 23-24 Saw You at the Pole 6:30 p. m. Area Wide Youth Rally in our Sanctuary September 27 MS Baptist Young Musicians Honor Choir Video Auditions TBA October Lord s Supper Service October 1 KIDS BLAST October 6-7 Worship Together Sunday No Longer slaves Combine choirs Student and Adult for the service 11:00 a.m. Worship October 8 Youth Praise in the Park October 11 3
Fall Festival - 6:00-7:30 p.m. No Chancel Choir or Praise Band rehearsals may have Christmas Sectionals in Chancel Choir October 25 MS Baptist Convention October 31- Nov 1 First Responders Appreciation Days November 6-13 Recognize Veterans in Service November 12 Thanksgiving Lunch/First Responders Recognition 11:00 a.m. Recognize First Responders/ 12:00 p.m. Lunch November 19 Sing through Christmas Musical with Drama Team and Audio Visual Team November 22nd is our Audio Visual Practice Day Set mics Practice media presentation Lights, etc. Chancel choir may not stay for this whole service Christmas Carol-okie 5:00-7:00 p.m. Carol Sing Everyone bring sandwiches and Christmas desserts to the CLC for evening of singing, caroling, playing games, and good Christian fellowship. Church Wide Christmas Presentation 6:00 p.m. November 22 & 29 November 26 December 2-3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent Purple Hope Light the first Advent Candle the Candle of Hope 11:00 a.m. Week of Prayer for Lottie Moon 10th Set goal have special program Wednesday following the Church Wide Christmas Program, and take up a BIG offering December 24. December 3 December 3-10 4
Children s Choir Christmas Musical Rehearsals Wednesday 5:30-7:30p Saturday 10:00 11:30a Also IMB program for Adults on Wednesday Second Sunday of Advent Peace Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Light the Second Advent Candle Peace Purple 11:00 a.m. December 6 December 9 10:00-11:30a Children s Choir December 10 Children s Christmas Musical 6:00 p.m. December 10 CMC Christmas Program 5:30 p.m. December 11 Third Sunday of Advent JOY Light the Third Advent Candle Joy, Pink 11:00 a.m. Christmas Blessing Boxes following CLC December 17 Service of Lessons and Carols 6:00 p.m. We sing Carols, with choirs, congregation, and solos, with Advent Scriptures read between. December 17 Church Wide Caroling and Preschool Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent Love Light the Fourth Advent Candle of Love Purple 11:00 a.m. December 24 Christmas Eve Service White Light the Christ Advent Candle Handbell Choir mini concert starting at 5:45p December 20 December 24 December 24 Lord s Supper 11:00 a.m. December 31 5
B.E.A.C.H. Sunday School Promotion Bible Education About Christ s Hope Sunday School Promotion Competition ending with a luau January 7 February 18 Youth Worship Arts 4:00 p.m. Kick-Start Youth Worship Arts 2018 January 14 Sanctity of Human Life Praying for unborn babies and remembering that all life is a gift from God and should be celebrated and protected. January 21 Baptist Men s Day 11:00 a.m. Fill the Choir with all men shouting God s praises during the a.m. service. Also our Church Cooperate meeting January 28 Souper Bowl Lunch 12:00 p.m. Including an informal worship service in the CLC following February 4 WMU Focus Day ( o n their web site ) Every second Sunday in Feb All Women s Choir WMU report and testimonies all about missions Luau 5:00 p.m. BEACH Sunday School Emphasis Celebration February 11 February 18 Week of Prayer of Annie Armstrong March 7 NAMB Mission Study March 4-11 Easter Musical 6:00p March 25 Lord s Supper at the Cross Service 5:00 6:30 p.m. March 29 Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship Service in the courtyard if weather permits 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in CLC 9:15 a.m. Praise Band Practice 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary NO PM Services Family Time April 1 6
Mississippi Baptist Young Musicians Honor Choir Weekend Widow/Widowers Banquet April 5 Student Love Conference April 11 Ham Jam April 13-14 Ella s Light Saturday times TBA Invite choirs to sing Children and Youth Ensembles etc. Invite tguest to FBC Movie Night on the 29th Movie Night Watch movie outside invite community Christmas Musical Leadership Team Meeting TBA Meet with the 2018 Christmas Leadership team recruited by the Music Ministry Leadership Team April 28 April 29 May TBA Senior Adult Sunday NO Senior Adult Choir but have Senior Adults participate in worship in other ways during the 11:00 a. m. service Lunch at Lake Tiak-O-Khata following anyone who wants to attend May 6 YOUTH Led Worship (Musical) 6:00 p.m. May 6 Mother s Day and Parent/child Dedication 11:00 a.m. Recognize our Mothers with a gift/dedicate children to the Lord/Family Emphasis May 13 Graduate Recognition Sunday 11:00 a.m. We will recognize our high school graduates during the morning service DVD 8:30 a.m. Graduates Breakfast Fellowship Hall May 20 Children s Musical 6:00 p.m. May 20 VBS Family Night and Commencement 6:00 p.m. Children s lead music portion of the worship service Present diplomas June 10 Ms Baptist Youth Choir and Orchestra Camp and Tour June 10-18? 7
Father s Day 11:00 a.m. Worship Service built around Family Theme Recognize Fathers June 18 Lord s Supper 11:00 a.m. June 24 God and Country Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sing patriotic songs and recite pledges during the morning worship service Children s Camp Share Time 6:00 p.m. Children share testimonies concerning camp/show camp video (s) Youth Children Camp Testimonies 6:00 p.m. Youth share camp testimonies Fair Sunday 6:30 7:30 p.m. Lead worship at the Neshoba County Fair Christmas in August 6:30 p.m. Christmas party to introduce the 2018 Christmas musical to Chancel Choir and Drama Teams July 1 TBA TBA July 22 August `1 Education Appreciation Sunday 11:00 A. M. Recognize and pray for teachers and school administrators during the morning worship service. Prayer walk in Schools 4:00 p.m. Kick-off Children s Choir 5:30 p.m. Children s Choir kick-off party emphasizing new musical August 5 August 8 Kick-off Youth Worship Arts 4:00 p.m. Kick-off Handbell Choir 5:00 p.m. Ministry Team Planning 4:00 p.m. Meet with Audio Visual Team and Music Leadership Team to plan for the 2018-19 new year. God Cares, We Care About You Celebration 5:00 p.m. Church Wide Dinner on the Ground Fun August 12 August 19 August 26 8
The MBASYC&O seeks to assemble Christ-like young people and adult leaders to Worship and lead in worship of Almighty God Grow spiritually and musically Experience and present different styles of Christian musical literature Establish a statewide network of Christian peers and mentors Acquaint participants with churches, educational institutions, conferences and other missions of the Southern Baptist Convention Help bring Mississippi and the world to Jesus Audition interviews for the MBASYC&O are held each September through November in several locations around Mississippi. Students in grades 9 through 12 who are active members of music ministries in Southern Baptist churches are eligible to audition. Both vocal and instrumental auditions are given at each location. The Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra (MBASYC&O) began in 1991 with a God-given vision in the hearts of, Graham Smith, director, and Susan Clark Luttrell, youth music/drama consultant for the Church Music Department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, to musically and spiritually strengthen Mississippi Southern Baptist high school students. The choir has grown from 40 members in 1993 to 118 singers. These young people share their love for Christ throughout the state and across the country. Ninth through twelfth grade students audition and interview each fall for positions with the choir and orchestra. Those who are selected attend a three-day rehearsal camp and a six-day concert tour the following summer. 9
HONOR CHOIR REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Now that you are an accepted choir member for the 2017 Honor Choir Weekend, what should you do? 1. Register online at www.mbcb.org. Click on Ministries and from the dropdown menu, choose Church Music. On the left side, choose Mississippi Baptist Young Musicians Honor Choir. Look for: To Register for Honor Choir Weekend CLICK HERE. This is a registration link that will go directly to the Event Home Page where the Registration Tab is at the bottom. Follow the prompts and answer the questions. You will need to click on Add a Registrant to begin. YOU CAN ALSO PAY YOUR $70 here. The sooner you register, the sooner you can receive your music. 2. Print out your 2017 Worship Arts Selection Form. Make your choices as indicated and bring this to the first rehearsal in your area. This information may also be emailed to wsouth@mbcb.org. Keep a record of your choices. 3. Your choir director/minister of music will have the forms that are needed for you to complete should you not be able to go online or wish not to pay online. Please return these either by mail to WYNDY SOUTH, P O BOX 530, Jackson MS 39205-0530 or bring them to the first Honor Choir Rehearsal in your area. 4. Participate in an area rehearsal. Your directors will have this information and it will be on a label on the front of your music packet. KEEP UP WITH YOUR MUSIC. You will need it for the worship arts for the weekend and for rehearsals. MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED for the weekend concert and the worship on Sunday. FORMS TO RETURN AT AN AREA REHEARSAL if not mailed before: Photo/video release Medical Form Worship Arts Form 10
Mississippi Baptist Young Musicians Honor Choir Weekend March 25-26, 2017 First Baptist Church, Florence Auditioned Choir for Grades 4-6 Worship Arts and Classes for 2017 may include but not limited to: Handbells Percussion Instruments Black Light Song Interpretation Visual Arts Worship Arts Registration fee: $70 per accepted/registered choir member due no later than February 1, 2017. Registration Fee Includes: Lunch/Supper on Saturday (students/faculty only) Two Snacks Concert Polo Shirt Music Packet & Listening Practice CD Video of Concert/Worship Service Sponsored By: Church Music Department, Mississippi Baptist Convention Board PO Box 530, Jackson MS, 39205 For more information contact: Wyndy South, wsouth@mbcb.org or www.mbcb.org 10
Registration begins January 1 Cost: $175 (Non-commuter) - includes t-shirt, music, lodging and all meals $90 (Commuter) - includes t-shirt, music, lunch and supper A non-refundable $40 deposit is required for all campers upon registration. Registration ends May 1 2 Locations: Pearl River Community College July 11-15 Blue Mountain College July 18-22 Kid-friendly Worship and Bible Study Musical Rehearsal Music Games and Activites Recreation and Nightly Fellowships Worship Tracks (included in musical presentation) art bucket drumming drama boomwhackers puppets photography creative movement handbells keyboard videography guitar Musical Presentation on Friday Night For more information, call 601-292-3267 or www.mbcb.org/departments/churchgrowth/churchmusic/events/s.m.a.c.k. 18
The MBASYC&O seeks to assemble Christ-like young people and adult leaders to Worship and lead in worship of Almighty God Grow spiritually and musically Experience and present different styles of Christian musical literature Establish a statewide network of Christian peers and mentors Acquaint participants with churches, educational institutions, conferences and other missions of the Southern Baptist Convention Help bring Mississippi and the world to Jesus Audition interviews for the MBASYC&O are held each September through November in several locations around Mississippi. Students in grades 9 through 12 who are active members of music ministries in Southern Baptist churches are eligible to audition. Both vocal and instrumental auditions are given at each location. The Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra (MBASYC&O) began in 1991 with a God-given vision in the hearts of, Graham Smith, director, and Susan Clark Luttrell, youth music/drama consultant for the Church Music Department of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, to musically and spiritually strengthen Mississippi Southern Baptist high school students. The choir has grown from 40 members in 1993 to 118 singers. These young people share their love for Christ throughout the state and across the country. Ninth through twelfth grade students audition and interview each fall for positions with the choir and orchestra. Those who are selected attend a three-day rehearsal camp and a six-day concert tour the following summer. 9
2017 FREE PREVIEW DVD AVAILABLE Worship Arts Classes Sound Tech Recreation - Praise Band Keyboard - Voice - Drama Stomp - Blacklight - Art Music Writing -Puppets - Signing Praise Team - Dance in Worship Guitar & MORE! Students Discovering and Using the Talents the Lord Has Given Them! MUSIC & WORSHIP ARTS CAMP for 6 th 12 th graders June 27 - July 1, 2017 Southwest MS Community College, Summit, MS MISSION PROJECTS Sponsored by Church Music Department of the MS Baptist Convention Board PO Box 530 Jackson, MS 39205 For more information contact: Susan Luttrell at scluttrell@mbcb.org www.mbcb.org 1-800-748-1651 ext.266 A COST SAVING CAMP OPPORTUNITY $195 Per Person On Campus $95 Per Person Commuting
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