Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

“The Church where Christ is exalted and

Culture is remembered”
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Music/Worship Ministry

The Rev. Mr. Samuel T. Ross-Lee—Pastor

William H. Acosta, Sr.—Minister of Music

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  All talking stops during the service. (remember that you are
being videotaped) – unless you are encouraging the preacher or
the soloist.

 All cell phones off or on vibrate – NO TEXTING DURING

SERVICE!!!

 When the service has ended, remember to pick up any

belongings, candy wrappers, etc. Leave
Greetings! Here we grow again . . . in 2010!!

Welcome to Immanuel’s Music/Worship Ministry. “Let the

beauty of the Lord be upon us, and establish Thou the work of
our hands” Psalm 90:17. Truly, the Lord has blessed the work
of our hands over the past few years. Now as we move for-
ward in the days ahead in 2010, we expect great things!

This handbook is designed to give you the very basics of the

operation and structure of IBC’s Music/Worship ministry,
with a thrust to clarify each segment.

This handbook will answer the frequently asked questions by

new members and others already involved in ministry.

Please. . .let us keep these few things in heart and demon-

trate them throughout the year:

1. Commitment to our call (Philippians 3:13-14)

2. Bear necessary hardships we may face (2 Tim. 2:2)
3. Be alert to change (1st Corinthians 9:20-22)

We sincerely solicit your prayers as we minister together as

conduits of the Holy Spirit, edifying our congregation and
reaching spiritual maturity among ourselves!

Ministers William & Gayle Acosta

Minister & Assistant Minister of Music
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 Sunday Decorum Points to Remember
 Gather in the downstairs room at 9:00a.m. instead of in the rear
entrance narthex.

 For those in Sunday School, meet in the choir room at

9:15a.m. for prayer and final music touch-ups.

 The choir stands up and joins in during Praise & Worship –

watch your director or simply join in the singing with the Praise Team.

 The choir stands up and sits down together – watches the director.
Make sure your seat is free of books, lyric sheets, pocketbooks, etc.
before you stand up so that you are not trying to clear them away
when it’s time for you to sit back down.

 Everyone sings during the routine songs we do every Sunday – The

Gloria Patri, the Welcome Song, and the offer- ing Doxology.

 If you are late, come into the choir stand during the welcome of
visitors/Welcome Song. If you arrive after the welcome, lay out from
participating in the choir.

 Once in the choir stand, stay in the choir stand. If you have to step
out after the sermonic selection because of work or other urgent, un-
avoidable commitment, please notify the choir director or the Minister
of Music in advance.

 Wait for the signal to stand when the pre-sermonic scripture is

about to be read – watch Min Acosta.

 Stay awake at all times—remember that you are examples -setters

to the congregation and that your are being video taped; get a good
night’s sleep on Saturday night!

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 Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Music/Worship Ministry
Purpose
Our primary purpose is to discern the will of God for this ministry
through prayer and fasting, and to be obedient to the leading of the
Holy Spirit.

The IBC Music/Worship ministry’s secondary purpose is to

strengthen the worship and spiritual vitality of Immanuel Mission-
ary Baptist Church by keeping God in the center of the ministry,
through music that is biblically based and theologically sound.

Ministry Vision & Strategy

(“Without a vision the people perish” – Proverbs 29:18)
Our vision is to participate in the mission, message and ministry of
Imman-uel Missionary Baptist Church.

Our strategy is to share with our congregation the attributes of God

by minis-tering music thematically, in a way that will engage the
whole person -- mind, soul & body (language/expressions), result-
ing in renewed passion for the worship, witness and work of Jesus
Christ.

In obedience to Ephesians 5:19 (Speaking to yourselves in psalms

and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your
heart to the Lord), we are energetic about–and absolutely encour-
age–both singing and learning of the great hymns of the past and
their history. We foster hymn singing as one of our current expres-
sions of worship.

In obedience to Ephesians 5:21 (submitting yourselves one to an-

other in the fear of God), we also seek to hear God when listening
to one another, when sharing our experiences with God, prayer and
ministry, and when supporting the spiritual growth of this minis-
try. We trust God who leads; we work to help each other follow.
The IBC Music/Worship Ministry is open to all who have the
spiritual conviction to share their musical gifts/skills with the IBC
congregation.
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 Remember the Big P.L.U.S. +
Prayer The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man
availeth much (James 5:16)

Love And above all things have fervent charity

among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. (I Peter

The Big Plus

4:8)

Unity And when the day of

Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place
(Acts 2:1)

Spirit
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor
preferring one another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;
serving the Lord (Romans 12:11)

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Table of Contents

1 Mass Choir .................................................................................7

1.1 Summer Choir ........................................................................7

2 Choir Rehearsal Logistics .................................................... 8, 9

Intercessory Prayer Cycle........................................................... 9

CHOIRS

2.1 IBC .......................................................................................10

2.2 Children’s Choir .................................................................10

2.3 ERB ......................................................................................11

2.4 Young Adults ......................................................................12

2.5 Men’s Chorus......................................................................13

3 SPECIALIZED GROUPS

3.1 Praise Teams .......................................................................14

3.2 Praise Hymn Singers ..........................................................14

3.3 Band .....................................................................................15

3.4 Performing Arts/Drama.....................................................15

3.4.1 Liturgical Ensemble ........................................................15

3.4.2 Praise Dancers .................................................................15

4 2010 Music Ministry Fair

5 Stage Manager

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2009 Church Anniversary Concert – The Gospel Thru Jazz, Pop, R&B
I Will Bless the Lord at All Times.
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Mass Choir/ Summer Choir
Mass Choir 1
He’s Good!! The Mass Choir ministers on special Sundays (Easter, Pastor‘s
& Church Anniversaries, Christmas Cantata, etc.), as well as on
special occasions (Church Anniversary Concert, Pastoral preach-
ing engagements as assigned, etc.).
Mass Choir means everyone in every adult choir. When the
Mass Choir is scheduled to minister, all choirs sing together as
one choir.
Attire: Colors as assigned for the occasion by the Minister of
Mu-sic.
Director: Gayle Singleton
Administrative Coordinator: Diane Petaway
Summer Choir 1.1
The Summer Choir ministers every Sunday during the summer
months, beginning on the first Sunday in July and ending on the
Sunday before Labor Day. Anyone who sings in the adult choirs
and wishes to participate in the Summer Choir is welcome and
encouraged to do so.
The Summer Choir is an exciting way to learn new music while
exercising the spirit of P.L.U.S. concept amongst the various
components of the Music Ministry!
Attire: Pastel tops, black bottoms
Director: Gayle Singleton
Administrative Coordinators: Diane Petaway, Lori Booker,
Curtis Hayes and Cheryl Huckabey
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Rehearsal Logistics Rehearsal Schedule & Room Assignment 2

Performing Arts (continued) / Stage Manager

The LE accompanies singing with dance while attending to the
Rehearsals happen for each choir/specialized group as listed below. vocal harmonic movement of melody in particular. The LE is
Each rehearsal begins with prayer and a brief Bible study in an effort to accompanied by stringed instruments such as the guitar, piano
bring unity with the Holy Spirit and one another. and/or harp.
On Sunday mornings choirs gather in the choir room downstairs at 9a.m.
(:15 for those who attend Sunday School) for prayer and preparation to The Liturgical Ensemble ministers as assigned by the Minister of
proceed to the pulpit. PLEASE DO NOT ASSEMBLE IN THE VESTIBULE. Music during any worship service.

Schedule of Ministry: 1st Sundays—IBC, 2nd Sundays—ERB, 3rd Sun- Facilitator & Trainer: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta
days—Young Adults & Children, 4th Sundays—Men‘s Chorus, 5th Sun-
days ERB/YAC Combined Choir and Special Sundays—Mass Choir. Praise Dancers 3.4.2

*TBA=To be announced—*DCR=Downstairs Choir Room The Praise Dancers minister on fifth Sundays and on special Sun
Times & Room Assignment -
days (Church & Pastor‘s Anniversary, Easter, etc.). The Praise
Choir/Group Evenings Time Room Dancers are an excited, fervent group of young people who share
their evolving praise and skill through expressive dance!
Intercessory
Prayer Mondays 7:30-8 Chapel
Youth Praise Dancers’ Leader: Sher‘Vonne Peters
Mass Choir TBA TBA Sanctuary Adult Supervisor: Rose Hazel

IBC 2 Tues. before 1st Sun. 7-9 DCR Stage Manager 4

Saturday before 1st Sun. 5 Sanctuary

Men‘s Chorus 2 Weds. before 4th Sun. 7-8:30 Sanctuary Music Ministry Fair 2010 45
The Music/Worship Ministry Fair is scheduled the 1st weekend
ERB 2 Thurs. before 2nd 7-9 Sanctuary of June. Details to be announced.
Sun.

ERB & YAC Thurs. before 5th Sun. 7-9 Sanctuary

(combined) Saturday before 5th 4-5:30 Sanctuary
Sun.

Young Adults 3 Sats. before 3rd Sun. 3-4:30 Sanctuary

Children 3 Weds. before 3rd Sun. 6-7 Sanctuary

Summer Choir Thursdays 7-8:30 Sanctuary

(July & August) Saturdays 5-6:30 Sanctuary

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Praise Hymn Singers / Band / Performing Arts/Drama Praise Hymn Singers 3.2

Rehearsal Logistics (continued)

Specialized/ Rehearsal Day Time Room
Groups
The Praise Hymn Singers are charged with the responsibility of
Adult Praise Team Saturday before 6:30-7:30 Sanctuary
leading and teaching the congregation in the singing of two
1st Sunday
hymns—the Processional Hymn and the Congregational Hymn of
the Month—each Sunday morning. There are three teams (A, B & Young Adult Monday before 7-8:30 Sanctuary
C). Rehearsals focus not only on preparing musically, but on learn- Praise Team 2nd, 3rd & 5th
ing the history and author(s) of each hymn with corresponding Sunday
scriptures. The Praise Hymn Singers give you a wonderful learning Praise Hymn Tuesdays 7-7:15 DCR
experience and great spiritual inspiration! Singers 7:15-8:30 The Small
Chapel
Facilitator: Linda Hayes
Band Tuesdays 7-7:15 DCR
7:15-8:30 Sanctuary
Band 3.3
The band consists of a conjunction of humble, experienced, skilled, Music Ministry Prayer Intercessors Prayer Cycle
musicians who are responsible for providing the instrumentation
for all Sunday worship services and special events. The band also
travels to Pastoral preaching engagements as requested by the Pas-
tor, and to choir singing events. The band loves to ―jam‖ for the
Lord, and it bonds beyond the music through its spiritual and per-
sonal connection!

Directors: Minister William Acosta, Gayle Singleton

Performing Arts/Drama 3.4

The Performing Arts components of the Music/Worship Ministry

periodically presents songs through expressive worship, dance or
Mime. Power of the
Holy Spirit
Liturgical Ensemble 3.4.1

The Liturgical Ensemble (LE) is a selected group of worshipers

who encourage and support the heartfelt singing and worship of
the congregation by reinforcing melodies through the beauty of
deliberate, artistic dance.

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IBC Choir / Children’s Choir IBC 2.1 Men’s Chorus 2.5

1st Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry
The IBC Choir ministers on first Sundays. Its musical focus is tradi-
tional gospel and spirituals, with a smattering of contemporary gos-
pel and other genres as assigned or indicated. IBC is also responsi-
ble for providing music during communion. IBC is a very bonded
choir that is always welcoming new members!
4th Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry.
The Men‘s Chorus ministers on fourth Sundays. This choir
smoothly blends traditional and ―quartet‖ gospel with a contem-
porary flavor to the songs it renders. The Men‘s Chorus has been
ministering for over fifty years; several original members con-
tinue to be active in the choir ministry today! This choir is al-

Men’s Chorus / Specialized Groups

ways ready, willing and able to serve as requested—both in Im-
Colors: Robes or white dresses manuel and beyond!
Men: Black pants, white shirts, dark ties
Mass Choir as assigned Colors - As assigned by Deacon Willie Mewborn
Director: Deacon Charles Williams
Secretary: Patricia Batts Administrative Coordinator: Curtis Hayes
Director: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta
Specialized Groups 3

Children’s Choir 2.2 Praise Teams 3.1

The Praise & Worship Teams are responsible for the opening of
3rd Sundays (September-June) Sunday morning service throughout the year, ushering the con-
The Children‘s Choir consists of children ages 5-12. The choir gregation into the flow of worship. There are three core teams of
sings on third Sundays and shares the service with the Young Adult skilled, capable servants with focus on all genres of Christian
Choir. worship music:

The musical focus is on songs with simple melodies and lyrics to  Adult Praise Team ministers on first Sundays
which the children can directly relate, thereby encouraging and mo-  Young Adult Team ministers on 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sundays
tivating them to sing praises to the Lord in their own way!
 Men‘s Praise Team ministers on 4th Sundays
Colors: Robes or as assigned by Adult Supervisor The Praise Teams work independently of the choirs through fast
Director: Harriett Alfred paced musical preparation.
Adult Supervisor: Rose Hazel
Trainer & Facilitator: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

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 ERB 2.3

ERB Choir
Young Adult Choir 2.4
3rd Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry
The Young Adult Choir (YAC) is an energetic group of young peo-
ple ages 13-26. The YAC ministers on third Sundays. YAC also
serves on fifth Sundays with the ERB Gospel choir, as one com-
bined choir. YAC focuses on rendering contemporary and urban
gospel selections, with occasionally rearranged traditional gospel
and hymn renditions.
IBC Choir / Children’s Choir
2ND Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry.
The ERB Gospel Choir ministers on second Sundays. It blends
contem-porary and rearranged traditional gospel music, with a
potpourri of ad-ditional genres of music as is deemed necessary
for the occasion by the Minister of Music. ERB loves to move
while singing and is always eager to learn theory and new music!
Colors - January & March (Standard):
Women: Black dresses with pearl necklaces

YAC is an excited group, always ready to move it to the next level! Men: Black pants & white shirts, black or dark ties
Alternate: fully black attire
Colors: January through March (Standard): Mass Choir as assigned
Young Ladies: Black dresses, purple blouses
Young Men: Black pants & purple shirts, black or dark ties February: Afrocentric (women & men)
Alternate: fully black attire
Mass Choir as assigned April through June
Women: Yellow blouses & black skirts
April through June Men: Yellow shirts & black pants
Women: Yellow blouses & black skirts Alternate: fully black attire
Men: Yellow shirts & black pants
Alternate: fully black attire September & October
Fall colors
September & October
Fall colors November & December: Standard
Director: Gayle Singleton
November & December: Standard Administrative Coordinator: Cheryl Huckabey
Director: Gayle Singleton
Administrative Coordinator: Lori Booker

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