Music Ministry
"Praising the Name of Jesus through Music"
Worshiping God as believers and leading others to do the same is the foundation of the music ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Regardless of your age or musical background, the Music Ministry has something to offer you.
Preschool / Children’s Choir Ministry incorporates music and activities to teach boys and girls ages 3 through 6th grade to use the gift of singing and music to praise, honor, and serve the Lord. Choirs meet Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:10 pm. (September through May)
Youth Ensembles are organized each fall to give opportunity for our Jr. High
(grades 7-8) and Sr. High (grades 9-12) to sing and serve the Lord. "Emmanuel’s Grace", our Jr. High group rehearses on Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:10 pm in the Choir Suite, while "God’s Voice" the Sr. High ensemble rehearses on Sundays, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm in the Choir Suite. (September through May)
Sanctuary Choir is designed for adults age 18 and older and rehearses on Wednesdays, 7:05 - 8:15 pm in the Choir Suite. Childcare is provided for infants through 8th grade.
The Sanctuary Choir has special presentations each year at Christmas and Easter for our church family and community. They also participate in a special Patriotic Service.
Silvertones Choir are for adults age 60 and up and meet on Thursdays at 11:00 am. This special group of Seniors visit and sing in our local and area retirement homes each week. We also enjoy a time of fellowship with other Seniors on the third Thursday of each month at one of our area churches. (September through May)
Praiseringers Handbell Choir is an adult group of ringers that practice on Mondays, 8:00 - 9:00 pm in room 311. This group plays in our worship services as well as in our community. They adjudicate and participate in our State Festival each year. (September
through May)
God’s Bells is our youth bell choir. They practice on Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm in room 311. They ring in our worship services and also participate in the State Young Ringers Festival. (September through May)
Rings of Joy is a group designed for older children, grades 4-6. They rehearse on Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm in room 311. They play in church services and attend the State Young Ringers Festival. (September through May)
Praise Orchestra is comprised of adults and select high school students. The orchestra
primarily accompanies the choir and congregational singing, but also shares arrangements in the worship services and plays with the Mississippi Baptist Symphony Orchestra.
Guest Musicians who sing and play at our annual Harvest Supper and also in our Worship Services are other ways the Music Ministry seeks to share the gospel of Christ through music.
