Leader: Gregg Randolph
BETHEL BAPTIST
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. (Colossians 3:16)
I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with understanding also. (I Corinthians 14:15)
Worship is an important component of the Christian life. Music has always been an important part of worship, praise, and expression for Christians. Throughout Scripture, musical references abound and serve as the foundation for music ministry. Our goal is to provide everyone with the opportunity to use and develop their God-given talents for music.
Recognizing that people connect in worship through different means, we offer two different styles of worship for our congregation. Our traditional worship takes place in the early service at 8:30am on Sundays and includes piano, organ and the hymnal. Our contemporary worship takes place in the late service at 10:55am and consists of a full worship team leading worship with contemporary songs and choruses.
Through our services, we strive to provide various elements that enable Christians of all ages to be able to connect with God. Each Sunday morning, our desire is to provide all attenders the opportunity to celebrate who God is and also to celebrate what He is doing in their individual lives.
CELEBRATION CHOIR
Music provides a common language to communicate the joy and hope of the Christian life. God has given each of us a powerful song to sing: a testimony of the wonders of God. The choir is the best way for large numbers of people to witness through song how God has worked in their lives.
The Celebration Choir ministers primarily through the 10:55 Sunday morning worship service, special programs and occasionally in the traditional early service. This group strives to present music that will glorify God and enhance the worship experience. Currently this group of adults has a membership of 45 dedicated singers. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 8:30 PM in the choir room. No audition is necessary, but faithful attendance is expected.
ALIVE PRAISE TEAM
The praise team leads the congregation in worship on Sunday mornings and for special events. The band consists of a vocal team, drums, guitars, bass and keyboard. We currently use Media Shout for our presentation software.
ACCOMPANISTS
Bethel is blessed to have as accompanists, Judy Stockton and Margie Byrd. Each lady is gifted in their ability to play the piano, organ and/or keyboard. Bethel is fortunate to have an Allen Organ, a Weber Grand Piano, two Roland keyboards and a Zimbelstern.
THE SPIRIT BELLS HANDBELL CHOIR
References to the use of bells in worship date back to the psalmists of the Old Testament. While the handbells of today have been in existence since the 17th century, their use in American churches began in the 1940’s. At Bethel Baptist, the handbell choir utilizes three octaves of handbells requiring eleven ringers. The handbell choir meets for special performances and events.
It is our prayer that through the music ministries of this church you will find your place of service, leadership and participation in this family of believers. If you would like to join the choir or get more information about how to be involved, call 540-389-2376
