MUSIC MINISTRY

 

Vision

"Sing to the Lord a new song" are the beginning words of Psalm 96 "Sing to the Lord, praise His name, and proclaim His salvation day after day." It is the vision of the music ministry of EHBC to use the medium of music to train and equip believers to lead in worship, to proclaim the "Good News" of Jesus Christ through song, and to encourage all to use their God given musical talents to serve our Lord. With this belief in mind we offer a wide variety of music for all ages. The music staff at EHBC is eager to assist you and we encourage you to call the church office if you are interested in participating or you have any questions. Please call: 334-272-0604. If you are not sure to whom you should talk , please dial 0 for the church receptionist who will be glad to direct your call.

 

Children's Choir - It is our purpose at Eastern Hills to be committed to the spiritual growth and development of each and every child. Music is simply the vehicle we use to accomplish this wonderful task. Children's choirs are grouped by age and grade beginning with 3 year olds through 6th grade. Each week we strive to:

                                           

 

• Teach children basic concepts about God and His love found through His Son, Jesus Christ.
• Lead children to develop an awareness of their own musical talents through listening, singing, creating, reading and playing instruments.
• To create, in children, a desire to know musical concepts of form, rhythm, harmony, melody, and expression.
• To teach Biblical truths through music
• And last but not least, to create an appreciation for the role of music in worship and in the church.

Note: Children's choirs meet mid-August through mid-May on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 through 6:25 p.m.

Youth Choir - Talent may be realized as early as children's choirs but it is in youth choir that this talent is expounded and developed for the glory of the Lord. Some of our church members see accomplished adult soloists and remember seeing that talent forged in youth choir. This is also the first time that some youth will have the opportunity to travel to other churches and states as a group and begin building their confidence.

 

Adult Music Groups

The Sanctuary Choir is the main worship choir for the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services and numbers between 70 and 90 voices. In addition to Sunday Worship, the Sanctuary choir will present various music and drama presentations throughout the year and especially at Easter and Christmas.

The EHBC ORCHESTRA meets on Monday’s at 6:45 p.m. These musicians play periodically in both worship services and on special occasions.

Senior Adult Choir: The Celebration Singers choir is for the young at heart.  The choir meets year round on the second and fourth Thursdays at 9:30 AM.  This choir sings once a month on the last Sunday of the month during the 8:15 Worship Service.  They also participate in other special events as scheduled.  If you are a senior adult you are invited to participate in our Senior Adult Choir. 

The Adult Handbell Choir meets on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. This accomplished group plays periodically in both worship services and on special occasions or outreach opportunities.

Special Groups

The Envoys -This wonderfully gifted men's quartet sing a variety of style music but especially enjoy "southern gospel."

 

WORSHIP ARTS CAMP at EASTERN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH

Monday, July 25- Friday, July 29

9 a.m. – 12 Noon each day

Concert – Friday night, July 29 – 6 p.m.

--For children in grades 1-6 (grade completed in 2011)

 

We welcome guest clinician:  JEFF SMITH who will lead the camp this year!  Jeff is director of “Salt & Light Ministries” based out of Richmond, VA.  He is a 1980 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has extensive musical training and expertise. He has held lead roles in many musical theatre productions including “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,”
“King & I,” “Grease,” “Pippin,” and “I Do! I Do!”

 

Jeff finished his Master’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis on Script and Screenwriting from Regent University in 1995. In 2010, he graduated from Liberty University, in Lynchburg, VA with a Master of Arts degree in Worship Arts.

 

This year we are privileged to have Jeff lead our worship arts camp.  He will be teaching classes and preparing students for a performance at the end of the camp. The classes include a variety of worship arts ranging from movement, sign language, spoken drama and more.

 

The camp will also include Bible Study and music classes, most of which will be led by myself (Keith) and a faculty made up of EHBC membership.

 

              REGISTER NOW!!   (Call Joy, 272-0604, ext. 214)

              Camp Cost

 

              EHBC Member or Children’s Choir Member                 $45

             

              Early Bird Registration                                                       $35

              (for children who were active in children’s choir at EHBC this year)

              (Must pay the “non-refundable” fee of $35 before July 1st for this
                discounted price)

 

              Children with PERFECT ATTENDANCE                         $20

              (missed 2 or fewer rehearsals this choir year)

 

              Non-member of EHBC                                                       $55