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through the Ministry of Music and Fine Arts.\u201d\n<br><br>\n<span style=\"color:#F8892F\"><b>Our Task<\/b><\/span><br><br>\n<span>\u201cPursuing Spirituality \u2013 The Key to Effective Discipleship, Worship, and Ministry.\u201d\n\n<br><br>\n\n<span style=\"color:#F8892F\"><b>Our Motto: <\/b><\/span>\n<span><br><br>\n\u201cBut grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be glory both now and forever.Amen.\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e74453e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e74453e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79910e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79910e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1342\"><p>Discipleship: To enhance and strengthen the spiritual and musical growth of all ministry of music and arts personnel through formal and informal instruction in sight reading and sight singing for developmentally appropriate for all ages (Psalm 33:3; 1 Chronicles 25:6-8)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1343\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1343\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Evangelism<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1343\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1343\"><p>To enhance existing levels of fellowship among ministry personnel and focus on reaching worshipers with a compelling evangelistic message through singing, liturgical dance, instrumental music, drama, and the visual arts as a collective vehicle of evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ad45e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79ad45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Ministry of Music and Fine Arts is a comprehensive church music program, including formal choirs, an instrumental ministry\u00a0(ensemble\/orchestra and chimes choir),\u00a0a drama ministry, a liturgical dance ministry, and a visual arts ministry. This ministry assists the Pastor in planning for the corporate worship opportunities of the church (morning worship and seasonal worship services) and is responsible for the selection and presentation of music and appropriate forms of the arts that glorify God and edify the worshipers. Additionally, when asked, this ministry assists in selecting and providing appropriate music and visual art forms for weddings, funerals, special projects, and other church-related activities.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fc574e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fc574e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The J. R. Raynor Sanctuary Choir \u2013 James \u201cJoe\u201d Hogan, President.\u2013\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cb0b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1cb0b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The J. R. Raynor Sanctuary Choir ministers each week, providing music during Morning Worship Service, and is tasked with assisting the worshiper in focusing on praise and thanksgiving as we enter the sanctuary. This ministry commits itself to the task of singing songs that prepare men\u2019s hearts for the Word so that they might be led to Jesus as their personal Savior and that the saved may be strengthened in their faith.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9190651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9190651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Cleo Raynor Children\u2019s Choir \u2013 Mrs. Jessie B. Cain, Director  and  Miss Jaylin Ealy, Asst. to the Director. \u2013\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1553e56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1553e56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This Choir works in tandem with appropriate personnel for planning seasonal ministries involving children and youth. Groups include the \u201cCherubs,\u201d ages 4-8, and the \u201cCrusaders,\u201d ages 9-12. Ministry presentations include Morning Worship during the Academic School Year and Seasonal Presentations as planned. \u201cCherubs\u201d include Janiya Fuller, Kason Morris, and Zaylah Valley. \u201cCrusaders\u201d include Bailey Brown and Brinley Hart-Fuller. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8bdabf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8bdabf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Liturgical Dance Ministry \u2013 (Sisters of Faith) Mrs. Charnesha Brown, Director.\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d640fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d640fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This ministry creates and implements a dance program and dance routines appropriate for the worship setting, fostering the spiritual growth of all participating through Scriptural teaching. Groups include: \u201cLittle Sisters of Faith,\u201d ages 4-12; \u201cSisters of Faith,\u201d ages 13-18; and \u201cWomen of Faith,\u201d ages 19 and up. Rehearsal and Ministry Presentations are set and announced by the Director. Members include Ana Brandon, Bailey Brown, Breniya Jones, Journee Jones, Mariah Ray, Jayla Stewart, Neveah Thomas, Simmiya Whitfield, Keisha White, and Jayla Wood.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32a81f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f32a81f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Instrumental Music and Training Ministry \u2013 Psalm 150 <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650381d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"650381d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This ministry introduces and provides training in vocal techniques and sight singing\/sight reading fundamentals for vocal units within the ministry. Tasks of this ministry include recruiting, organizing, and training the Chimes Choir, developing and implementing schedules of ministry presentations for the instrumental and Chimes Choir, and working to maintain established standards of the Ministry of Music and Fine Arts for all instrumental units.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7b0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d7b0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Drama Ministry \u2013 (Praise Dimension) \u2013 Mrs. Gladys Harris, Director.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e9f778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e9f778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This ministry teaches, trains, and engages members in improvisations, physical portrayal of characters, emotionally authentic activities for character development, and terminology needed for stage directions. Skills taught include dialect, voice inflections, expressing emotion (with and without words), writing monologues, and staging. This ministry is also designed to encourage believers to strive for the high calling of emulating Christ daily. Age group: All. Rehearsal and Ministry Presentations are scheduled and announced by the Director. Participants include Carolyn Black, Betty Ealy, Betty Givan, Cynthia Rainey, and Jabbar Shepherd.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda2b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fda2b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Visual Arts Ministry \u2013 Mrs. Anetia Delph, Director.<br>\nThe vision of this ministry is to create a vehicle for members of the congregation and the community to express their talents and skills in the visual arts in a manner that glorifies God while producing a sense of spiritual fulfillment in the lives of others. Our God is the God of all that is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in His world. Members include Sarah Jenkins and Jessie Pierce.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7769c9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7769c9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Ministry of Music and Fine Arts welcomes all members who are led to unite with this essential worship ministry. If you desire to share your calling, you are invited to contact the directors of each unit. 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All right reserved.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About Us Pastor&#8217;s Corner Leadership What We Believe History Connect Contact Prayer Learn Grow Live Ministries Home About Us Pastor&#8217;s Corner Leadership What We Believe History Connect Contact Prayer Learn Grow Live Ministries music and fine arts Ministry Our Mission Statement: \u2028\u201cReaching people with messages from God through the Ministry of Music and Fine Arts.\u201d Our Task \u201cPursuing Spirituality \u2013 The Key to Effective Discipleship, Worship, and Ministry.\u201d Our Motto: \u201cBut grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To Him be glory both now and forever.Amen.\u201d Established Goals and Objectives: Worship To develop a spiritually focused ministry for all worship opportunities in which the ministry units minister through continual and consistent biblical analyses of all pieces of music before ministry presentations for all age levels (Colossians 3:16,17). Discipleship Discipleship: To enhance and strengthen the spiritual and musical growth of all ministry of music and arts personnel through formal and informal instruction in sight reading and sight singing for developmentally appropriate for all ages (Psalm 33:3; 1 Chronicles 25:6-8) Evangelism To enhance existing levels of fellowship among ministry personnel and focus on reaching worshipers with a compelling evangelistic message through singing, liturgical dance, instrumental music, drama, and the visual arts as a collective vehicle of evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20) The Ministry of Music and Fine Arts is a comprehensive church music program, including formal choirs, an instrumental ministry\u00a0(ensemble\/orchestra and chimes choir),\u00a0a drama ministry, a liturgical dance ministry, and a visual arts ministry. This ministry assists the Pastor in planning for the corporate worship opportunities of the church (morning worship and seasonal worship services) and is responsible for the selection and presentation of music and appropriate forms of the arts that glorify God and edify the worshipers. Additionally, when asked, this ministry assists in selecting and providing appropriate music and visual art forms for weddings, funerals, special projects, and other church-related activities. The J. R. Raynor Sanctuary Choir \u2013 James \u201cJoe\u201d Hogan, President.\u2013\u00a0 The J. R. Raynor Sanctuary Choir ministers each week, providing music during Morning Worship Service, and is tasked with assisting the worshiper in focusing on praise and thanksgiving as we enter the sanctuary. This ministry commits itself to the task of singing songs that prepare men\u2019s hearts for the Word so that they might be led to Jesus as their personal Savior and that the saved may be strengthened in their faith. The Cleo Raynor Children\u2019s Choir \u2013 Mrs. Jessie B. Cain, Director and Miss Jaylin Ealy, Asst. to the Director. \u2013\u00a0 This Choir works in tandem with appropriate personnel for planning seasonal ministries involving children and youth. Groups include the \u201cCherubs,\u201d ages 4-8, and the \u201cCrusaders,\u201d ages 9-12. Ministry presentations include Morning Worship during the Academic School Year and Seasonal Presentations as planned. \u201cCherubs\u201d include Janiya Fuller, Kason Morris, and Zaylah Valley. \u201cCrusaders\u201d include Bailey Brown and Brinley Hart-Fuller. The Liturgical Dance Ministry \u2013 (Sisters of Faith) Mrs. Charnesha Brown, Director.\u00a0 This ministry creates and implements a dance program and dance routines appropriate for the worship setting, fostering the spiritual growth of all participating through Scriptural teaching. Groups include: \u201cLittle Sisters of Faith,\u201d ages 4-12; \u201cSisters of Faith,\u201d ages 13-18; and \u201cWomen of Faith,\u201d ages 19 and up. Rehearsal and Ministry Presentations are set and announced by the Director. Members include Ana Brandon, Bailey Brown, Breniya Jones, Journee Jones, Mariah Ray, Jayla Stewart, Neveah Thomas, Simmiya Whitfield, Keisha White, and Jayla Wood. The Instrumental Music and Training Ministry \u2013 Psalm 150 This ministry introduces and provides training in vocal techniques and sight singing\/sight reading fundamentals for vocal units within the ministry. Tasks of this ministry include recruiting, organizing, and training the Chimes Choir, developing and implementing schedules of ministry presentations for the instrumental and Chimes Choir, and working to maintain established standards of the Ministry of Music and Fine Arts for all instrumental units. The Drama Ministry \u2013 (Praise Dimension) \u2013 Mrs. Gladys Harris, Director. This ministry teaches, trains, and engages members in improvisations, physical portrayal of characters, emotionally authentic activities for character development, and terminology needed for stage directions. Skills taught include dialect, voice inflections, expressing emotion (with and without words), writing monologues, and staging. This ministry is also designed to encourage believers to strive for the high calling of emulating Christ daily. Age group: All. Rehearsal and Ministry Presentations are scheduled and announced by the Director. Participants include Carolyn Black, Betty Ealy, Betty Givan, Cynthia Rainey, and Jabbar Shepherd. The Visual Arts Ministry \u2013 Mrs. Anetia Delph, Director. The vision of this ministry is to create a vehicle for members of the congregation and the community to express their talents and skills in the visual arts in a manner that glorifies God while producing a sense of spiritual fulfillment in the lives of others. Our God is the God of all that is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing in His world. Members include Sarah Jenkins and Jessie Pierce. The Ministry of Music and Fine Arts welcomes all members who are led to unite with this essential worship ministry. If you desire to share your calling, you are invited to contact the directors of each unit. We strive to embrace the Word of God, support the church\u2019s vision, and assist each participant to grow spiritually. Facebook Youtube Instagram Weekly Church Services SUNDAYS: Sunday School at 9:00am Morning Worship Service at 10:15am WEDNESDAYS: Bible Study 6:15 pm Contact Us 501-327-2164 601branch@gmail.com Copyright Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church. 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