Music & Worship Ministry
Mission
The Music & Worship Ministry of First Baptist Church of Batesburg is purposed with developing worshippers first and artists second. It is our desire to see others grow into mature worshippers who worship the Father in spirit and in truth. Our love of the arts serves as a means to this greater end. If you are an artist, whether seasoned or newly interested, we want you to be a part of what God is doing in this ministry.
Traditional Service
This is a classical venue intended to honor God with awe-inspiring worship. You will enjoy the musical sound of piano and organ accompaniment. The Adult Choir regularly sings select anthems in this service in addition to special musical arrangements for soloists. If you enjoy singing from the hymnal, the classic look of a robed choir and the great hymns of the faith, then Traditional is for you. This service begins at 11:00am.
Contemporary Service
Our 8:50am service is a much more “come as you are” casual environment. This service incorporates modern worship music and more contemporary elements of worship. The environment for this experience is accentuated by creative lighting, plasma flat-screen monitors, and a praise-and-worship band. Our café is open beforehand for coffee and early morning finger-foods to encourage fellowship and wake you up for worship.
Adult Choir - 7:30pm on Wednesdays in the Choir Room
The Adult Choir has a long history at FBCB. All are welcome in this choir. If you love to sing then come join us! The Adult Choir sings on a weekly basis for the Traditional service as well as several performances throughout the year of varied repertoire.
Technology Team
If you enjoy working with technology, i.e. sound board, computers, recording systems, lighting systems, etc. then this is the place for you! Training is provided and all inquiries should be made to Rita Crapps at 803-532-6256.
Handbell Choir - Seasonal Rehearsals
The Handbell Choir is a seasonal ensemble in the Creative Arts Ministry, meaning that it rehearses for specific seasons of the church, such as Easter, Christmas, etc. All level players are welcome to attend rehearsals. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned ringer, you will find a place here.
Adult Praise Band
This unique blend of musicians performs for the informal, contemporary Sunday 8:50 worship service year-round. Singers and instrumentalists both acoustic and electric perform music in a variety of contemporary styles focused in our Christian faith; music that sounds like a part of every-day life, speaking the message that God is indeed found in the every day, the ordinary.
All singers and instrumentalists are welcome to join the band! If you are interested, please contact Darrell Frick at 803-657-7149. The Praise Band rehearses each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the Worship Center on the 2nd floor.