Music Ministry
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God has blessed Malesus Baptist Church with musicians who desire to use talents to serve and worship Him. Out of that desire comes our mission: to worship God, minister to our congregation, and reach out, with the gospel, to our community. Our music is selected and prepared with a blended service in mind. I believe both traditional hymns and praise & worship choruses are equally important to our worship services and can be combined for one purpose: giving praise and honor to our God. As we minister through music, it is our job to create opportunities for our congregation to partake in the worship of our Lord. It is my desire to create a blended service so that whatever style an individual prefers will be present in our services. Regardless of the style of music, it’s my prayer that we focus on offering God a true heart of worship. We always welcome anyone interested in any area of our music ministry. Please take a look around, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
God Bless You!
David Hancock
email: david@malesus.org |
Adult Choir
Our choir is full of individuals who bring their talents and knowledge together for one purpose; worshiping the one, true God. Knowing that each choir member has a different level of musical experience, I make it a point to not only teach the music we sing in our services, but also to provide musical knowledge that will enhance our rehearsal time, our worship services, and any future musical aspirations each choir member has. Therefore, if you are interested in joining our choir, but believe you lack the experience and knowledge, please rest assured that you can and will gain the musical tools you need along the way. We are excited about the growth God is blessing us with and want to invite you to join us; all you need is a heart that desires to praise God!
Weekly Rehearsals: Sunday, 4:00pm and Wednesday, 7:30pm
The number one reason for two weekly rehearsals is to offer greater attendance flexibility for choir members. I realize that everyone’s schedule is busy, and many church members would be excluded if I only offered one rehearsal time. There is no requirement on rehearsal attendance. Several choir members attend both rehearsals each week; some only attend one. It is easier to sing in the choir when you are familiar with the songs we sing, therefore I do request a “steady” attendance, but I will not turn someone away because their schedule keeps them from attending regularly. If you are worried about your ability to attend rehearsals, please come and talk with me. I will do my best to help all those who are interested get involved.
Special Music
We are blessed with many special music participants. Due to the quantity of musicians that participate, I create a schedule, every 3-4 months, which gives each participant the opportunity to sing/play during our morning and evening services. If you are interested in being placed on this schedule, please contact me so we can discuss adding your name to the list!
Children’s Choir/Children’s Chimes
Our children’s music ministry programs are a great opportunity for children to get involved in learning music. These guys are the future musicians of our church and we want to provide a time for them to learn about worshiping through their musical talents. Becky Wilmoth, Children’s Choir and Children’s Chimes Director, does a fantastic job in seeking out music literature that nurtures the spiritual growth of the children as well as leads the congregation in worship. If you are interested in your child participating in our music ministry programs, please contact myself or Becky. We both look forward to welcoming your child into these choirs.
(Rehearsal time: Wednesday, 6:30pm-7:30pm)
Handbell Choir
Handbell Choir is a fun opportunity to make a joyful noise outside of singing. We have many choir and non-choir members in the Handbell Choir. One needs very little “musical” knowledge to participate in this choir, and that knowledge can be attained during our rehearsals. I strive to keep our music literature fun, diverse, but also meaningful. Handbell Choir adds a distinct beauty and sense of reverence to our services. The door is open to new members, just let me know if you are interested!
(Rehearsal time: Sunday, 3:00pm) |
