Drama

This ministry provides opportunities for creative expression among the church body. The Drama ministry prepares dramatic presentations throughout the year with productions for Black History Month, Passion Week, Fall Production, Vacation Bible School skits, Hallelujah Night presentation, and Sunday morning skits advertising upcoming ministry events and programs. All church members are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry.

Hand & Step Team

This ministry provides members(Children and Teenage Teams) the opportunity to worship through signing, mime, and coordinated steps. The teams minister during Sunday worship and in community events and competitions throughout the year. The Hand and Step Team Ministry meets every Monday of the month at 6:30pm. All children and teenagers are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry.

Children The Children’s Step Team is for ages 5 – 12 years of age. All children ages 5 – 12 are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry.

Teenagers The Teenage Step Team is for ages 13 & Up years of age. All Teenagers 13 & Up are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry

Music

The purpose of the Music Ministry is coordinating the music for all church functions, programs, concerts, and worship experiences. This ministry shares the gospel of Jesus Christ through song, encouraging believers in their walk with Christ, while leading the congregation in musical worship. The Music Ministry provides an avenue through which persons may share their musical gifts and talents and become an integral part of the worship experience. The choirs travel with the Senior Pastor when requested and minister independently at outside church and community services.

The Music Ministry also develops and coordinates the various Praise & Worship teams that begin our 10:45 am worship services each Sunday.

CHOIRS of the First Baptist Church Music Ministry are as follows:

• Chancel Choir: This choir is comprised of adult and senior members of the congregation. The Chancel Choir sings on the fourth (4th) Sunday of each month. The Chancel Choir rehearses on the twoTuesdays prior to the 4th Sunday.

• Combined Choir: This choir is comprised of all adult choirs. The Combined Choir sings on Homecoming Sunday, Church Anniversary Sunday, New Years Eve Concert, funerals, and other special services.

• Ensemble Choir: This choir is comprised of adult members of the congregation. The Ensemble Choir sings for the annual Cantatas (Resurrection Sunday and Christmas).

• Mens’ Chorus: This choir is comprised of Men (ages 18 and above). The Mens’ Chorus sings on the first (1st) Sunday of each month. The Mens Chorus rehearses on the two Thursdays prior to the 1st Sunday.

• Voices of Hope: This gospel choir is comprised of teenage and adult members of the congregation that sings on the third (3rd) Sunday of each month. The Voices of Hope rehearse on the two Thursdays prior to the 3rd Sunday.

• Voices of Tomorrow (Today) “VOTT”: This choir is comprised of members of the congregation (ages 13-25). The choir sings at 8:00 am worship service on the second (2nd) Sunday of each month and at all 10:30am fifth (5th) Sundays. VOTT rehearses the two Saturdays prior to the 2nd Sunday. VOTT are the Praise & Worship Team prior to 11:00 am worship on 2nd Sundays.

• Youth Choir: This choir is comprised of youth of the congregation (5-12 years of age). The Youth Choir sings at the 10:45 am worship service on the second (2nd) Sunday of each month. The Youth Choir rehearses on the two Saturdays prior to the 2nd Sunday.

Praise Dance

This ministry provides opportunities for creative expression among the church body through organized dance performed during Sunday worship and other church and community programs and events.

Youth Praise Dance The Youth Praise Dance Team is for ages 5 – 18 years of age. The Youth Praise Dance Team meets every Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.  All youth ages 5 – 18 are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry.

Adult Praise Dance The Adult Praise Dance Team is for adults 18 years of age and above. The Adult Praise Dance Team meets every Monday of the month at 7:00pm.  All adults are welcomed/encouraged to join this ministry.