Music Committee
The music committee meets monthly on the 3rd Monday. Input from the congregation is always welcome, and congregation members may freely attend our meetings. The purpose of the music committee, in coordination with the Pastor, is to meet the worship needs of the church and to provide music for the church, and train persons to lead, sing, and play Christian music.
Regular services
At Glacier Valley Baptist Church, we strive to glorify God through music. In Sunday morning worship services, a worship team consisting of singers and instrumentalists leads the congregation in hymns and contemporary praise songs. In addition to congregational singing, services include special music, vocal and instrumental. Congregational singing is also a large part of the evening services, as well as special music.
Worship team
The worship team leader is Tim Mearig. The team normally consists of 3 to 4 singers and several instrumentalists, and practices on Saturday mornings at 9:15 a.m.
Special music
A music schedule is posted on the bulletin board by the office. People should look at the schedule routinely. The music committee always wants to know about people who can sing or play instruments for special numbers. If any member of the congregation wants to sing solos, or sing in small groups, or play an instrument, please contact one of the music committee members.
Choir
GVBC has a part-time choir, which is open to all. If anyone is interested in joining the choir, please contact our director, Sharon Hatch (message phone 789-0329). Depending upon the members and the director, the choir may be year-round, or it may be active for special occasions. The choir is faithful to present special music on Christmas, Easter and other occasions. The choir has presented Christmas music at the annual open house at the Governor's mansion. For more information, go to "musicals" on this page.
Singspirations
Four times a year, on months with 5 Sundays, GVBC has a combined worship service with the two other Baptist churches, First Baptist and Emmanuel Baptist. These services are usually entirely music, congregational and special music. They include other special ministries, such as puppets, drama, poetry reading, etc. These are open for all to participate, on a sign-up basis.
Musicals and Cantatas
The choir is committed to offer special musicals at Christmas and Easter.
Children and Music
We encourage involvement of children, to receive God’s blessing through their ministries and also to encourage development of their God-given talents. The music committee is committed to make every effort to help children reach higher skills in singing, instruments, etc. Children can be encouraged through involvement in church music, as well as individual coaching and examples set by various church musicians. Children’s participation is desired in special music for services, especially evening Sunday services and 5th Sunday Singspirations. |
The Messengers
GVBC, as a church committed to missions, has a musical group called the "Messengers" which travels to other communities to present the gospel and the joy of the Lord in song and testimonies.
GVBC musicians, especially people who participate in the music program such as the choir, worship team, etc., are welcome to audition for the Messengers. The group is small (6), and members may be rotated in and out of the group to provide opportunities for all to participate. The abilities necessary are such things as being able to read music, independently maintain a part, have a pleasant vocal tone, travel, etc. The group has provided Christmas music for the annual open house at the Governor’s Mansion. The group desires to perform for other churches and community functions in Juneau, as well. If anybody knows of a southeast Alaska community, no matter how small, who is hungry for the touch of God, please let us know! |
