immanuel missionary baptist church music ministry handbook 2011

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Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church“The Church where Christ is exalted and

Culture is remembered”_____________________________________________________

Music/Worship Ministry

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

William H. Acosta, Sr.— Minister of Music

2011

H a n d b o o k



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Greetings!Let’s go to the next level in 2011!!

Welcome to Immanuel’s Music/ Worship Ministry. “Let the beauty of the Lord be upon us, and estab- lish Thou the work of our hands”

Psalm 90:17. Truly, the Lord has blessed the work of our hands over

past year.. Now as we move forward in the days ahead in 2011,we expect great things!

This handbook is designed to give you the very basics of theoperation 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 hardships we may face together (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 AcostaMinister & Assistant Minister of Music

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All talking stops during the service. (remember that you arebeing 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. Please leave all hymnbooks and Bibles on top of the chairs, not on the floor.



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4.3 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 thePraise 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 nottrying to clear them away when it‘s time for you to sit back

down.

Everyone sings during the routine songs we do every SundayThe Gloria Patri, the Welcome Song, and the offering 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 tostep out after the sermonic selection because of work or other

urgent, unavoidable commitment, please notify the choir director

or the Minister of Music in advance.

Wait for the signal to stand when the pre-sermonic scriptureis about to be read – watch Min Acosta.

Stay awake at all times— remember that you are examplessetters 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 theHoly 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 Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church.

Our strategy is to share with our congregation the attributes of Godby ministering 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 psalmsand 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 thespiritual conviction to share their musical gifts/skills with the IBC

congregation.

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4.2 Quarterly Newsletter—“The Rhythm”

The Newsletter will be printed and distributed primarily to highlight

Programs and/or objective and plans of the ministry through theyear. It will keep the community and congregation abreast of the

―happenings‖ in the ministry.

Automated Call System: The call system will be utilized to reach everyone with quick

changes in schedule and cancellations when necessary.

Drop Box:The Drop Box is located downstairs, outside the Music Ministry‘s

office. It will contain hard copies of calendars and lyrics available

for pick-up and any time.



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4.1 Acosta Ministries Internet Access

As we move forward into 2011, access to some information about

the Music Ministry is being made available online.

The Acosta family personal web site, www.acostaministries.org, con-

tains the family music activity schedule. This calendar format is replac-

ing the Music Ministry calendar previously distributed in hard copy. Simply click on ―Music Ministry Calendar‖ on the left side menu andthe calendar will appear.

Hard copies of the current online calendar are always available outsidethe Music Ministry room on the drop box.

It is strongly recommended to check the online calendar often, as re-

hearsal or program date/time changes or cancellations can occur on

short notice.

This handbook is also available on the site. Simply click on ―2011

Handbook‖ on the top menu of the home page.

WHAT’S NEW

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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 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

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

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

2.3 ERB Praise Connection Choir .......................................... 11

2.4 Young Adults’ Choir.......................................................... 12

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

3.1 Praise Teams ...................................................................... 13

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

3.3 Band .................................................................................... 14

3.4 Liturgical Ensemble ........................................................... 14

3.5 Youth Praise Dancers ........................................................ 15

3.6 Performing Arts Ministry/Production/Drama ................ 15

4. Stage Manager

4.1 Acosta Ministries Website ................................................ 16

4.2 Quarterly Newsletter ........................................................ 17

4.3 Sunday Decorum ............................................................... 18

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3.5 Youth Praise Dancers

The Youth Praise Dancers minister on fifth Sundays and on special

Sundays (Church & Pastor‗s Anniversary, Easter, etc.). The YouthPraise Dancers are an excited, fervent group of young people who

share their evolving praise and skill through expressive dance!

Youth Praise Dancers’ Facilitator: Ms. Tiffany Smith

Adult Supervisor: Rose Hazel

3.6 Performing Arts Ministry/Productions/Drama

The Performing Arts Ministry (PAM) seeks to bring creative wor-ship to our congregation by introducing theatre as a method for

worship. PAM also seeks to use theatre presentations as a supple-ment to the main worship program. Though Immanuel‘s worship

style is basically traditional, PAM will develop and expand the

horizon of the worship experience for our congregation by:

Creating an experience of ―church‖ through theatre for people

Help both congregation and community to experience the pre-sence of God, other than at the regular Sunday morning church

service setting. Tying both congregation and community in relationships

Developing the gifting and skills of performance with our

church and community.

Facilitator: Mrs. Roxana Walker-Canton

Drama: Ms. Dawn White

4 Stage Manager

The stage manager‘s responsibility is to work closely with the

Minister of Music to ensure equipment necessary for each wor-

ship service is in place. The Stage Manager also ensures that the

pulpit area is tidy and all furniture is in place, before and after allservices and program.

PerformingArts(continued)/StageManager



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3.2 Praise Hymn Singers

The Praise Hymn Singers are charged with the responsibility of

leading and teaching the congregation in the singing of two

hymns— the Processional Hymn and the Congregational Hymn of the Month— each Sunday morning. There are three teams (A, B &

C). Rehearsals focus not only on preparing musically, but on learn-

ing the history and author(s) of each hymn with corresponding

scriptures. The Praise Hymn Singers give you a wonderful learningexperience and great spiritual inspiration!

Facilitator: Rev. Gayle Acosta

3.3 BandThe band consists of a conjunction of humble, experienced, skilled,

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

3.4 Liturgical Ensemble

The Liturgical Ensemble (LE) is a selected group of worshiperswho encourage and support the heartfelt singing and worship of

the congregation by reinforcing melodies through the beauty of deliberate, artistic dance, specifically in hand motions.

The LE accompanies singing with dance while attending to thevocal harmonic movement of melody in particular. The LE is

accompanied by stringed instruments such as the guitar, piano

and/or harp.

The Liturgical Ensemble ministers as assigned by the Minister of Music during any worship service.

Facilitator & Trainer: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

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1 Mass Choir

The Mass Choir ministers on special Sundays (Easter, Pastor‗s &

Church Anniversaries, Christmas Cantata, etc.), as well as on spe-cial occasions (Church Anniversary Concert, Pastoral preaching

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

Music.

Director: Gayle SingletonAdministrative Coordinator: Lori Booker

1,1 Summer Choir

The Summer Choir ministers every Sunday during the summer

months, beginning on the first Sunday in July and ending on theSunday before Labor Day. Anyone who sings in the adult choirsand 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 whileexercising the spirit of P.L.U.S. concept amongst the various

components of the Music Ministry!

Attire: Pastel tops, black bottoms

Director: Gayle SingletonAdministrative Coordinators: Diane Petaway, Lori Booker,

and Cheryl Huckabey

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2 Rehearsal Schedule & Room Assignment

Rehearsals happen for each choir/specialized group as listed below.

Each rehearsal begins with prayer and a brief Bible study in an effort toprepare ourselves to be used by Holy Spirit and foster unity with

one another.

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

proceed to the pulpit. PLEASE DO NOT ASSEMBLE IN THE VESTIBULE.

Schedule of Ministry: 1st Sundays— IBC, 2nd Sundays— ERB, 3rd Sun-days— Young Adults & Children, 4th Sundays—Men‗s Chorus, 5th Sun-

days ERB/YAC Combined Choir and Special Sundays— Mass Choir.*TBA=To be announced— *Music Ministry Room (MMR)

Times & Room Assignment

Intercessory

Prayer Mondays 7:30-8 Chapel

Mass Choir TBA TBA Sanctuary

IBC 2 Tues. before 1st Sun.

Saturday before 1st Sun.

7-8:30

5 - 6:30

MMR

Sanctuary

Men‗s Chorus 2 Weds. before 4th Sun. 7-8:30 Sanctuary

ERB 2 Thurs. before 2nd

Sun.

7:30-9 MMR

ERB & YAC

(combined)

Thurs. before 5th Sun.

Saturday before 5thSun.

7:30-9

4-5:30

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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

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

Summer Choir (July & August)

Thursdays

Saturdays

7-8:30

5-6:30

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Choir/Group Evenings Time Room

Rehear

salLogistics

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2.5 Men’s Chorus

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 continue

to be active in the choir ministry today! This choir is always ready,

willing and able to serve as requested— both in Immanuel and be-yond!

Colors - As assigned by Deacon Willie Mewborn

Director: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

Administrative Coordinator: James Goodson

3 Specialized Groups

3.1 Praise TeamsThe Praise & Worship Teams are responsible for the opening of

Sunday morning service throughout the year, ushering the congre-

gation into the flow of worship. There are three core teams of

skilled, capable servants with focus on all genres of Christian wor-

ship music:

Adult Praise Team ministers on first Sundays

Young Adult Team ministers on 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sundays

Men‗s Praise Team ministers on 4th Sundays

The Praise Teams work independently of the choirs through fast

paced musical preparation.

Musical Director: Ms . Gayle E. Singleton

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2.4 Young Adult Choir

3rd Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministryThe 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 gospeland hymn renditions.

YAC is an excited group, always ready to move it to the next level!

Colors: January through March (Standard):Young Ladies: Black dresses, purple blousesYoung Men: Black pants & purple shirts, black or dark ties

Alternate: fully black attire

Mass Choir as assigned

April through June

Women: Light blue blouses & black skirtsMen: Light blue shirts & black pantsAlternate: fully black attire

September & October

Fall colors

November & December: Standard

Director: Gayle SingletonAdministrative Coordinator: Lori Booker

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Music Ministry Prayer Intercessors Prayer Cycle

Power of the

Holy Spirit

Rehear

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Specialized

Groups

Rehearsal Day Time Room

Adult Praise

Team

Saturday before

1st Sunday 6:30-87:30 Sanctuary

Young Adult

Praise Team

Monday before

2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday7-9 Sanctuary

Praise Hymn

Singers

Thursdays. 7-8:30 MMR

SmallChapel

Band Tuesday 7-9 MMR Sanctuary

Liturgical

Ensemble

TBA TBA Sanctuary

Youth Praise

Dancers

Thursdays 6:30-7:30 Lower Hall

Performing

Arts Ministry

TBA TAB TBA



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2.1 IBC

1st Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministryThe 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!

Colors: White or off-white dresses

Men: Black pants, white shirts, dark ties

Secretary: Patricia Batts

Director: Rev. Gayle E. Acosta

2.2 Children’s Choir

3rd Sundays (September-June)The Children‗s Choir consists of children ages 5-12. The choir

sings on third Sundays and shares the service with the Young AdultChoir.

The musical focus is on songs with simple melodies and lyrics towhich the children can directly relate, thereby encouraging and mo-

tivating them to sing praises to the Lord in their own way!

Colors: Robes or as assigned by Adult Supervisor

Director: Harriett AlfredAdult Supervisor: Rose Hazel

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2.3 ERB

2ND Sundays (September-June) and Mass Choir ministry.The ERB Gospel Choir ministers on second Sundays. It blends con-temporary and rearranged traditional gospel music, with a potpourri

of additional genres of music as is deemed necessary for the occa-

sion 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 or black skirts & blouses

Men: Black pants & white shirts, black or dark ties

Mass Choir as assigned

February: Afro centric (women & men)

April

Women: Yellow blouses & black skirtsMen: Yellow shirts & black pants


May—Mother‘s Day Sunday

Open (to be announced)

June through August

Women: Yellow blouses & black skirtsMen: Yellow shirts & black pants


September & October

Fall colors

November & December: Standard

Director: Gayle Singleton

Administrative Coordinator: Cheryl Huckabey

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