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"Let the
word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with
all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in
your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16
"Let
everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm
150:6
The Music
Ministry is music with a purpose, desiring to bring to all a sense of the
presence of God. In a service of worship, music may be used as an act of praise,
giving thanks, confession, prayer for guidance, or consecrating oneself to the
will of God.
Music can
also be an evangelizing agent in drawing persons to the church and to its
message. It can be a means of "teaching one another" and of helping persons grow
spiritually.
Church
music offers a wonderful opportunity for persons of all ages to serve the Lord
through choirs, ensembles, handbells, instruments, and drama.
Sanctuary Choir The Sanctuary Choir leads in
worship each Sunday at 10:30
a.m. This group is open to older youth and
adult singers with no audition required.
This choir rehearses each Wednesday evening from 6:45 to 8:00 in the
Worship Center. The choir presents seasonal programs
which include Christmas and Easter.
Past presentations have included dramatized presentations of Passion
Week, and worship musicals such as “God with Us,” “My Utmost for His Highest,”
“Experiencing God,” and “Tenebrae.”
Youth Choir The Youth Choir is designed for
students in grades seven through twelve. This group rehearses on Wednesdays,
5:30-6:25
p.m. The choir sings once a month for
worship services and for a program at Christmas. The group takes an annual spring tour in
late May or early June. Most
recently the group has taken tours to San
Antonio and
St.
Louis.
Children's
Choir A
comprehensive graded choir program, this area of the music ministry focuses on
children from age three to sixth grade, with a total of seven choirs for this
age group. Children's choirs rehearse each Wednesday evening from
5:30 to 6:25
pm. These
choirs work on scripture memory songs and hymns as well as performances for the
Christmas and spring programs. Awards are given at the spring program for
completion of memory work and attendance.
Mixed Ensemble This sixteen member ensemble is
made up of faithful Sanctuary Choir members. This group rehearses at 4:00
p.m. each
Sunday afternoon. They sing for worship services, at special events, and
occasionally perform outside the church.
Ladies Ensemble This twelve member ensemble is made
up of faithful Sanctuary Choir members.
This group rehearses at 5:00 p.m. each Sunday afternoon. They sing
for worship services, at special events, and occasionally perform outside the
church.
Orchestra The STBC Orchestra rehearses each
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and is open to youth and adult
players. This group plays in the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The group
accompanies the Sanctuary Choir for their seasonal programs and has participated
with area churches in annual orchestra projects.
Praise
Band/Praise Team
The
Praise Band and Praise Team lead the music for the 9:00 a.m. worship service.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
Adult
Handbells
This
group rehearses each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and performs throughout the
year during worship services. They present prelude music for the Christmas
Dinner Theatre, ring in the community, and participate in an annual handbell
festival.
Youth
Handbells
This
group is for grades seven through twelve. They rehearse each Wednesday at 3:15
p.m. and perform throughout the year during worship services and for seasonal
programs.
Children's
Handbells
This
group is for grades four through six. They rehearse each Wednesday afternoon at
4:15 p.m. and perform throughout the year during worship services and for
seasonal programs.
Children’s
Choir Chimes This
group is for grades two through three. They rehearse each Wednesday afternoon at
4:15 p.m. and perform for seasonal programs.
Summer
Music Activity For Kids (S.M.A.K.)
S.M.A.K. is a five day summer
musical activity. The children learn a musical and participate in daily field
trips. Scripture memorization, the plan of salvation, and other Biblical
principles are taught. The musical is performed for a local retirement center
and for the STBC congregation on the last day of camp.
Christmas
Dinner Theatre
The
Christmas Dinner Theatre is a church-wide project intended to enhance
relationships within the church family and at the same time, provide a unique
outreach tool to the community. Auditions take place in September and rehearsals
begin in October. Five presentations are made, Wednesday through Saturday night
with a Saturday matinee. The evening performances, complete with candlelit
dinner served by waiters and waitresses, provide a wonderful opportunity to
invite neighbors and friends to hear the gospel in a unique setting.
If you
are interested in participating in one or more of the many music activities
offered at South Tulsa Baptist Church, call the Minister of Music, Philip
Stephens, 299-0904.
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