Music has always been a part of the individual and corporate worship of God. We strive to provide ways for people to express their worship through congregational song, as well as through various vocal and instrumental music groups. The number and variety of music groups available at any one time varies with the needs and desires of the congregation.

Preschool Music Activities (ages 3 through kindergarten)

In a loving, learning environment, young children experience the joy of using music to express their feelings for God and each other. Songs and activities help children learn that God loves them and they can love God; music is fun, using voices, instruments, and movement; life is best when we love our family members and our friends just like God loves us. Preschoolers meet on Wednesday evenings during the adult seminar.

Music and Missions (grades 1 through 5)

Music activities for children involve much more than just teaching children how to sing. It is perhaps first of all an opportunity for each child to discover the particular gift of music that God has placed inside of him/her. This is done through various musical activities in both large and small group settings. Instruments, games, rhythm and movement, and Bible study as well as singing are a part of each week’s time together. The songs we sing include hymns, children’s anthems, and fun songs. Children learn to offer their best to the God who created them and loves them unconditionally. Music and Missions meets on Wednesday evenings during the adult seminar.

Instrumental Ensemble (younger youth and adults)

The instrumentalists in this group come from three backgrounds: youth learning to improve their playing, adults who have played through the years, and adults who played many years ago and want to play again. The group is made up of mostly brass players; however, strings and woodwind players are also welcome. Meeting for rehearsal on Sunday evenings, the instrumentalists from the ensemble are also used in worship for solos, duets, descants, and accompaniments.

Church Choir (older youth through adults)

The church choir is the main music leader in our Sunday worship. A broad range of classic, traditional and modern music is sung over the course of the year. The choir provides leadership on the hymns, sings to God on behalf of the congregation, and sings to the congregation on behalf of God. The church choir rehearses on Thursday evenings.

Singing Seniors (senior adults)

Making music does not stop with the accumulation of years. The membership of this group includes people who are members at other churches who enjoy the music and fellowship. They share their music in worship and in programs at local nursing homes, retirement centers, and other churches. The Singing Seniors meet on Tuesday mornings.

Baptist Belles

The Baptist Belles is an adult women’s handbell choir formed two years ago. This group rehearses on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The members of the group have mixed musical backgrounds and enjoy learning and laughing as they ring together. Their repertoire is primarily hymn-based with a goal of ringing in worship every three to four months.

God’s Ringers

This handbell group is for our younger youth, and it meets on Sundays from 5:00-5:45 p.m. (immediately before other youth activities). They continue to grow in basic ringing skills and share in worship doing scripture enhancements, processions, and other special effects.

Adult Bell Class

Our newest addition to our music ministries, this group is open to any adult interested in learning to ring handbells. The ringers gather in the handbell room on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for rehearsal.  The goal is to coalesce into a performing bell choir.

Individual Gifts

As part of the organist’s ministry, effort is continuously made to use other talented keyboard musicians who are a part of the church family in worship leadership. This may include piano duets, organ/piano duets, solo pieces, or accompanying groups or individuals. In addition, church members are regularly sought to use their gifts for music whether through voice or instrument in our weekly worship services.