WORSHIP & MUSIC

Brief History

Under the direction of our pastor, Dr. Robert W. Trice, this ministry was initially established so that all singing groups in the church would be able to participate in the installation service for Pastor. Out of this ministry the Combined Choir was born comprised of all singing groups that were ministering in music at Abyssinia Baptist Church. There were some challenges in the beginning but with persistence and dedication and The Lord we were able to over come. After the installation of the pastor those groups under the Music and Performing Arts Ministry umbrella were re-energized with their individual ministry leader. Those groups are The Combined Choirs, The Voices of Praise, The Sons of Jacobs and the Abyssinia Singers. One year later The Liturgical Dancers were formed with a new name, the Angles of Praise, and recently the youth and young adult choir made their debut.

Brief Description

• Ministry Overview

Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry will provide appropriate music for worship service at 11:00am and all other scheduled services at the church or other venues. The Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry will follow the vision of the Pastor.

• Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry is to be an instrument that ushers in the Holy Spirit through the performance of appropriate music (vocal/liturgical)

• Vision

The vision of the Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry is to develop a cohesive team that understands all facets of the worship experience, liturgical dancing, praise team, drama team, committed band members and committed choir members.

• Goal

The goal of the Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry is to become a team that understands and knows how to enhance the worship experience through music, dance and drama presentations.

Objectives

The objectives of the Abyssinia Baptist Church Music & Performing Arts ministry is to conduct ourselves as born again believers, keeping our gifts and talents at a level of excellence that is pleasing to God while maintaining a steady growth. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Build membership and commitment level in our ministry through prayer and recruitment.
2. Implement programs to increase the knowledge of the members in the music and performing arts ministry.
3. Attend scheduled worship rehearsals and meetings.
4. Coordinate choir day annually.
5. Participate in the church’s programs and services.
6. Focus on the tasks of the Music &Performing Arts ministry outlined by the Pastor as he receives it from God.

Achieving this level of excellence involves:

• Willingness
• Prayer and Discipline
• Commitment
• Proper Training

Conclusion

Perhaps the greatest lesson is knowing that its God’s Will and Plan that must be our focus and not our own. Those who remain and those who come will be constantly reminded that the dream is really a “Vision” and the Visionary is sent from God, for such a time as this. Here at Abyssinia, we seek God through each other, we find Him in each other, we share Him with each other and we serve Him by serving each other.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Dr. Louise Young, Minister of Music