T h e Wo r s h i p C h o i r & P r a i s e Te a m H a n d b o o k

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SIERRA VISTA, AZ

August 2008

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SIERRA VISTA, AZ

sierravistafirst.org
Roger W. Bayes Minister of Worship First Baptist Church 1447 S. 7th Street Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520.458.2273 rogerb@sierravistafirst.org rogerb@sierravistafirst.org

1447 S. 7th Street Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Phone: 520.458.2273 sierravistafirst.org Email: info@sierravistafirst.org

Soli Deo Gloria

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Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:1-3

Dear Choir and Praise Team Members, Congratulations, you have chosen to be a part of one of the most fulfilling areas of ministry. To be a choir or praise team member means you are an ambassador. First, and foremost, you are an ambassador for Christ. Our lives through the week should reflect what we sing about in worship. Second, you are the front line of recruitment. It is my goal that each service supports a choir for itself, so that the choir can truly become more vital in the worship leading aspect. Until that time, I ask you to support the choir in the service you do not attend. If you are a Sunday School teacher, this expectation is not for you. Your first priority is your class. We have the most sacred responsibility anyone can have: to lead someone into the very presence of our mighty and loving God. Lets always be aware of this responsibility in all we do. Lets join together in exploring the depths of this great opportunity. Hallelujah!

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Choir and Praise Team Purpose Choir and Praise Team Expectations Choir and Praise Team Expectations Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsal Schedule Letter from the Worship Pastor 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Worship Pastor

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Wo r s h i p M i n i s t r i e s
Choir & Praise Team Purpose
The worship ministry at First Baptist Church is comprised of people who believe that God inhabits the praises of His people through music and other expressions of worship. Those who share their gifts of music are reminded that they are worship leaders and God is using them to encourage the church family in worship. The offering of praise instrumentally and vocally should be focused vertically to the Lord and not horizontally to the people. We should all strive for excellence to honor and celebrate our Savior.

December Rehearsal Schedule

Second Service Praise Team Rehearsal Wed., 12/36:15pm Wed., 12/106:15pm Wed., 12/176:15pm Wed., 12/24 & 12/31moved to Sun. 12/28 & 1/5/09, 8:00am First Service Praise Team Rehearsal Sun., 12/3, 12/21, 12/288:00am Sun., 12/14 NO REHEARSALCONCERT Choir Rehearsal Wed., 12/37:30pm Wed., 12/107:30pm DRESS REHEARSALFriday, 12/126:30pm Concerts: 12/13 @ 6:30pm, 12/14 @10:30am and 6:30pm Wed., 12/19Wed., 12/26Wed., 12/31
No regular rehearsalsSunday mornings, 8:45am

Choir & Praise Team Expectations

The choir is the foundation of the worship ministries at Sierra Vista First. Soloists and praise team members are expected to be active members of the choir. The joy of the worship ministry is serving together and lifting up the Savior, not a specific instrumentalist or soloist.
Membership

Membership in the choir is on a volunteer basis. Church membership is not required. No auditions are required, but the Worship Pastor may request that a new member sing for him.. Although music reading ability or vocal training are not required, every member is encouraged to strive for excellence. Youth choir members are encouraged to participate in the Worship Choir. Members who desire to participate on the praise team or as a soloist should schedule a musical interview with the Worship Pastor.

Soli Deo Gloria

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Attendance

November Rehearsal Schedule

Second Service Praise Team Rehearsal Wed., 11/56:15pm Wed., 11/126:15pm Wed. 11/196:15pm Wed., 11/26moved to Sunday 11/30 8am

The worship ministry requires a significant commitment of time. The choir is a team and every member is needed. Attendance and punctuality at each rehearsal is vital to achieve excellence.
Punctuality

Being on time means you are in your seat and ready to sing at the scheduled rehearsal time. Rehearsal/warm up is scheduled 15 minutes before each worship service.
Dress

First Service Praise Team Rehearsal Sundays, 8:00am

Choir Rehearsal Wed., 11/57:30pm Wed., 11/127:30pm Wed., 11/197:30pm Wed., 11/26moved to Sunday, 11/30

Everyone on the platform is considered a minister: preacher, worship leader, choir member, soloist, instrumentalist, everyone. Men should follow business casual guidelines slacks, shirt, tie optional. Ladies should be modest in dress. Low necklines and short skirt/dress lengths are not appropriate. Jeans, shorts, athletic attire, flip-flops, and Tshirts are not appropriate. Concert DressConcert attire varies from year to year. A decision is usually made in October to allow sufficient time to make the purchase. Whenever possible, attire is ordered in quantity to keep pricing affordable for everyone. Please No colognes or strong perfume. Some people are highly allergic and could be unable to sing. No chewing gum, of course. Christmas MusicMusic for the Christmas concert is expected to be memorized. Seating AssignmentsThere may be occasions when the director will assign seating. No member owns a particular seat.

Soli Deo Gloria

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Rehearsal Schedule for August-December, 2008

Second Service Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesdays, 6:15pm First Service Praise Team Rehearsal Sundays8:00am

Choir RetreatSeptember 19 & 20 Friday, 9/196:30pm Saturday, 9/209:00am Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal December 12 6:30pm Christmas ConcertsDecember 13 & 14 12/ 136:30pm 12/1410:30am & 6:30pm

Choir Rehearsal Wed., 9/37:30pm Wed., 9/107:30pm Wed., 9/177:30pm Wed., 9/247:30pm

Second Service Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesdays6:15pm First Service Praise Team Rehearsal Sundays8:00am

August Rehearsal Schedule

Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesdays6:15pm (2nd service) Sundays8:00am (1st service) Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays7:30pm

Choir Rehearsal Wed., 10/17:30pm Wed., 10/87:30pm Wed., 10/157:30pm Fri., 10/17 Sat., 10/186:30pm Buena PAC Sat., 10/1810:00am St. Andrews Sun., 10/191:30pm. St. Andrews Wed., 10/227:30pm Fri., 10/246:30pm Buena PAC Sat., 10/258:00pm Buena PACConcert Wed., 10/297:30pm

Singing Tip: Smile when you sing. Smiling helps keep you on pitch AND you look so much better! Singing Tip: Watch the director and just glance at your music.