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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)
THE
BIGPLUS
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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.
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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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nSingers/Ban
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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
Young
AdultChoir
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Music Ministry Prayer Intercessors Prayer Cycle
Power of the
Holy Spirit
Rehear
salLogistic
s(continued)
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
IBC
Ch
oir/Childre
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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
Alternate: fully black attire
May—Mother‘s Day Sunday
Open (to be announced)
June through August
Women: Yellow blouses & black skirtsMen: Yellow shirts & black pants
Alternate: fully black attire
September & October
Fall colors
November & December: Standard
Director: Gayle Singleton
Administrative Coordinator: Cheryl Huckabey
ERBPr
aiseConnec
tionChoir