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1808 - 2008

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“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.” -Psalm 92:1

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From ancient times, God’s people have worshipped, honored and revered God through a range of musical instruments and songs. The music ministry of First Baptist Church is proud to carry on this legacy with our variety of musical ministries and the talents of God’s people!

Sanctuary Choir

Sanctuary Choir is the 'core choir' of the Music Ministry in weekly Worship services. The choir sings every week from September to June. One of the highlights of the year will be the presentation of a Christmas Concert on Sunday evening, December 19, 2004 . Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Come and enjoy song and fellowship. "There's room in the loft for you!"

Director – Rev. Dick Casey

Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise, the choir for youth in grades 7 -12, rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. , beginning September 29, 2004 , through early May. Fun and fellowship, as well as singing are shared by this lively group of teens! In addition to singing regularly in Worship, for the Family Christmas Eve Service, Easter Sunrise, and Youth Sunday, this choir will participate in YouthFest 2005, an ecumenical massed choir festival for teens. All junior and senior highs students are invited "to make a joyful noise to the Lord!"

Director - Joanna Perkins

Children's Choirs

Image of the Carol Choir The Cherub and Carol Choirs, provide early musical and Christian learning experiences for children age 4 - 6th grades. Children enjoy varied musical activities such as singing, playing a variety of percussion and musical instruments, and learning new songs. Highlights of this year include the Children’s Christmas Musical, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Sunday evening, December 5^th, and the 19^th Annual Children’s Choralfest on March 5, 2005 . The CHERUB CHOIR, directed by Lana Harner, includes children from age 4 - 1st grade. The CAROL CHOIR, under the direction of Christine Baird, is for children in the 2nd - 6th grade. Both of these choirs meet on Wednesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. , beginning September 15, 2004 , thru mid-spring. All children are welcomed to be a part of the Cherub or Carol Choir.

First Baptist Ringers

First Baptist Ringers meet on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. , from September - May. Prior musical or handbell experience is needed for this advanced handbell choir. Besides ringing monthly in Worship, the ringers will ring in the Christmas Concert and in the Spring Concert.

Director - Christine Baird

Bells of Praise

Bells of Praise, for students in grades 6 -12 and adults who want to learn to ring, meets on Monday evenings from 6:40-7:25 p.m. , beginning September 27, 2004 , thru May. Prior musical or handbell experience is helpful, but not necessary to ring in this bell choir. These ringers ring regularly in Worship, for the Family Christmas Eve Service, and for Youth Sunday.

Director - Christine Baird

Overview of the FBC Music Ministry for 2004 – 2005

September 8 – Sanctuary Choir begins rehearsing

13 – First Baptist Ringers begin rehearsing

15 – Cherub Choir and Carol Choir begin rehearsing

27 - Bells of Praise begin rehearsing

29 - Joyful Noise begins rehearsing

December 4 – Saturday Dress Rehearsal for Cherub & Carol Choirs

5 - 6:00 p.m. , Children’s Christmas Musical, “’Twas the Year Before Christmas”, with Cherub and Carol Choirs; Family Craft Night activities and light supper follow

18 – Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Concert

19 – Sunday Evening Christmas Concert, presented by Sanctuary Choir, First Baptist Ringers, brass, soloists

24 – Christmas Eve Services

Week of December 26^th – NO REHEARSALS

January 3 – Handbell Choirs resume rehearsals

5 – Choir rehearsals resume for children, youth, and adults

February 5 – YouthFest 2005 Concert, 4:00 p.m., featuring junior/senior

high choirs from southwest Ohio (location TBA)

March 5 – Children’s Choralfest, 4:00 p.m. , Children’s choirs from throughout southwest Ohio present the musical, “Heroes of the Faith” (location TBA)

23 – Palm Sunday, special music and children’s Palm Procession

30 – Easter Sunday – Sunrise Service and Morning Worship

April 24 – Youth Musical Dinner Theatre

May 22 – Spring Concert – featuring various FBC choirs

June 5 – Music Ministry Appreciation Sunday

I will sing and make music with all my soul.“ - Psalm 108