Music and Drama


Marylee Miller: Music Coordinator at mzmusic@tcbt.org or 503-655-9326 Ext:15

Music and Drama Ministries at Tri-City Baptist Temple We have Musical Ministries for all ages! General Requirements for all Participants First and foremost, the call of the Holy Spirit is vital to anyone desiring to join any aspect of Tri-City Baptist Temple’s worship leadership team. If you feel God is prompting you to join a ministry then we encourage you to do it as an act of obedience to our Lord. We will work to edify and support those that are less skilled than others as we “make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Psalm 95 It is important that those participating in this ministry area understand that the role of music and drama in worship is not to give people an opportunity to highlight their own personal skills or talents in front of an audience. Instead, we serve to enable Christ's body to worship Him through an act of service and humility. The attitude of the heart is key to this Biblical concept as we strive to remove the idea of a group “performing” for an audience, and focus on the entire body of Christ worshiping Him. Matthew 6 All the ministries listed below are considered part of the Tri-City Baptist Temple leadership team, and therefore the people involved with them should be professing Born Again Christians and a member of Tri-City Baptist Temple. The Pastor’s Leadership Standards are presented to all adult members of Tri-City’s leadership team. "Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is the great God, And the great King above all gods." Psalm 95:1-3 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward." Matthew 6:5

Adult Choir Ministries Adult Choir If you can sing on pitch and love to worship God through singing, then the Tri-City Baptist Temple Adult Choir would love to have you join their worship ministry. If you are interested in joining the choir or have any questions, please contact Marylee Miller, the Music Coordinator at 503-655-9326 x 15. Adult Choir Commitment Choir practice is on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the choir loft of the sanctuary. The choir sings during the 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM sanctuary services each Sunday, and meets 15 minutes before these services in the choir room. The choir also joins with the drama team to host reflective and inspirational musical presentations during the Easter and Christmas seasons. Commitment to all rehearsals and services is vitally important to the choir’s ministry. Adult choir members should be 18 years or older, however special requests regarding age may be presented to the Music Coordinator. Sanctuary Service Musical "Specials" Special Music In general, the Music Coordinator requests that soloists participating during the worship portion of the sanctuary services come from a pool of established Vocal Ministries, such as the choir or ensemble groups. Interested parties from these ministries should contact the Music Coordinator for song approval and possible audition times. Exceptions are allowed, so as in anything, seek to glorify the Lord as He inspires you by calling and talking to the Music Coordinator with your special willingness to serve. Ladies’ Ensemble The Ladies Ensemble is currently looking for a new Director. If you are interested in this position of leadership please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator for details. The Ladies Ensemble does special music for sanctuary worship services, inspires our Sunday School classes with visits and ministers to various groups in the community. For the rehearsal schedule and meeting location, please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator. Mens’ Ensemble “Shield of Faith” “Shield of Faith” rehearses upstairs in the McCormick Family Center at 8:30 AM on Sunday mornings. This friendly Men's group welcomes any who seek to glorify God through song. Established membership in another vocal ministry such as the choir, is not required for persons interested in joining the Men's Ensemble, however a group audition may be suggested. Young or old, Tenor or Bass, please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator for details.

Instrumental Worship Team Sanctuary Worship Orchestra We would like to grow! If you can play your instrument at an intermediate level or above, here is a place for people of all ages to serve! The Tri-City Baptist Temple Orchestra plays for all sanctuary services. Practice is held on Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary. please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator if you would like to come by to check it out. Classroom Worship Music Accompaniment Do you play the piano or guitar? Musical Accompanists serve during the 9:45 AM Sunday School session, and during “Jr. Church” at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings. There are also opportunities for light to moderate levels of musical service for the attendees of our Wednesday evening mid-week classes. please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator if you are interested. This is a simple way in which you can use your skills to brighten worship for many people of all ages! If you are newer to your instrument and feeling a bit shy, come and practice simple Bible songs for our nursery or toddler classes- they would love it! Hand Bell Choir The Hand Bell Choir is currently on break while looking for a new Director. If you are interested in this position of leadership please contact Marylee Miller the Music Coordinator for details. The bells and music await a tender heart listening to God’s call to restore this beautiful music ministry on a seasonal or ongoing schedule. Drama Do you like to act up? Put your skills to work in the Drama Ministry! This is a rich area of the Church where your creativity can meet with our God’s Holy Spirit to inspire others toward Biblical understanding. This exciting ministry is wide open for the inspired to get involved at all levels and all ages! Drama opportunities for all ages include (but are not limited to): • Drama Directors and Assistant Directors for Adult and Children’s Ministries. • Actors and Actresses for both speaking and non-speaking parts. • Set Construction Managers, Prop Managers and Assistants. • Small Project Managers to organize and execute simple plays, sketches, dramatizations or readings that illustrate Biblical truths. These projects would introduce a theme, musical selection or sermon topic. These self-starting dramatists could work in conjunction with the service leaders as often as the Lord inspires! • Puppeteers and Puppet Ministry Assistants. • Costume Seamstresses and Make-Up Artists.

Media Ministry Lights! Camera! Action! Do you consider yourself a detail-oriented techno geek who likes to have your home theatre set up “just so?” If so, have you ever considered that you might have a gift running the sound, lights, camera or PowerPoint portions of our worship service? Try using your technical talents for God in Tri-City Baptist Temple’s Media Crew. Our technical crew is a critical part of every service and special event. Our crew will train you with our system so that you can help too! Contact the Music Coordinator to get set up for training. Media Ministry opportunities for teens and adults include (but are not limited to): • Sound checks and sound operation for multiple microphones and accompaniment tracks. • Operating lights for choir loft, the front platform and sanctuary. • Video feed to basement classrooms. • Video and audio recording of all services. • Running the PowerPoint software for pre-service announcement displays, song lyrics (verse by verse) during worship, and sermon key-notes for all services. • Setting and controlling lights and sound for musicals, special events and concerts. • Equipment installation and maintenance.

Children's Ministries 'His Kids' (2^nd- 6^th grade) "His Kids" Choir is for boys and girls ages 2nd through 6th grade. Choir practices are held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday evenings from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM, and on Sunday mornings from 11:30 AM to 12:10 PM as announced by the director. The choir performs two musicals each year which include a spring and Christmas performance. “His Kids” teaches each child how to worship through music, drama, and choreography. It also provides an opportunity for the children to hear the message of Jesus Christ through song along with reaching their family and friends for God. For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to sign up your child, contact the Music Coordinator

Room to Grow The staff and members of Tri-City Baptist Temple want to encourage you to follow the Lord as the Holy Spirit leads you. If you have a special skill or talent that you feel God is urging you to use, please head His call by joining a ministry or starting one of your own! God works in ways that we cannot always understand, so be sure that if he is moving you to action that you respond! "As you do not know what is the way of the wind, Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything." Ecclesiastes 11:5 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5