Thank you
for the gift of your prayers and presence
at our December Worship Ministry events
at First Baptist Church
of Duluth, Georgia.
DECEMBER 2014 WORSHIP MINISTRY EVENTS
For our members and guests
* Friday, December 5th *
Golden Notes ~ Performance at 11:00 a.m.
Our Senior Adult Choir will be singing Christmas music at the Community Center at Bunten Road Park for the Gwinnett County Senior Citizen’s group.
* Saturday, December 6th *
Adult Choir ~ Gwinnett Place Mall Performance at 2:00 p.m.
Our Adult Choir has an hour long time slot to perform by invitation at Gwinnett Place Mall. The location will be at the main Mall Entrance (North side) near Lens Crafters on the upper level. Please come if you can, and bring some people with you!
From 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., our Adult Choir members will be setting up and singing most of the songs from their Christmas musical, “The Sounds of Christmas”. Soloists for this performance will be Sam Seaborne, Jennifer Jones, Jennifer Word, Richard Word, Fred Busby, Carol Taylor, and Darla Brannon.
(Note: Because of the logistical challenges of this performance and the short time frame allotted to our group, our Orchestra will not be playing to accompany the Choir. For this performance only, the Choir will be singing with accompaniment tracks. However, our full slate of musicians, including our Orchestra and Children’s Choir, will be with us for the presentation of our full Christmas musical, “The Sounds of Christmas” at FBC, Duluth, on Sunday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m.)
* Sunday, December 7th *
1. Morning worship service at First Baptist, Duluth ~ 10:50 a.m.
Our Adult Choir and Orchestra will be sharing at least one song from “The Sounds of Christmas” as a part of the regular morning service.
2. “The Sounds of Christmas”
Christmas Musical
6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Duluth Worship Center
Adult Choir, Orchestra,
Children’s Choir, Narrator
Drama Team, Tech / Media Team
Our First Baptist, Duluth, Worship Center will be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Please arrive early in order to allow time for parking and finding a seat. Child care will be available for ages 4 and under at our Pre-school area downstairs.
* Thursday, December 11th *
Golden Notes ~ Performance at 11:00 a.m.
Our Senior Adult Choir will be sharing Christmas music at One Heart Fellowship in Norcross.
* Sunday, December 14th *
The Golden Notes
1. Worship Service ~ 10:50 a.m.
In addition to congregational worship, this Worship Service will include Christmas music by our Golden Notes Senior Adult Choir as well as music from our Symphony of Keyboards pianists.
Some of our keyboard players will be accompanying congregational music as well as playing some special music, and our Golden Notes will be singing at least one of their Christmas songs during this service.
Welcome to our Symphony of Keyboards.
2. Symphony of Keyboards
6:00 p.m.
This special event will feature four grand pianos on the stage of our Worship Center, played beautifully throughout the evening’s presentation by our FBC Duluth keyboard artists.
Our pianists this year are: Karen Johnson, Kimberly Hawkins, Travis L. Boyd, Donna Babb, Margaret Murdock, Paul Carey, So Young Lee, and Asa Williams. 
Musical selections will include: Michael W. Smith’s “Gloria” for 4 pianos and organ, a new 4 piano arrangement of “White Christmas” by Travis L. Boyd, and much more glorious Christmas music as well as beautiful multi-player keyboard arrangements of beloved Christmas carols.
* Saturday, December 20th *
Posada Celebration ~ 6:30 p.m.
Adult Choir members who are in town will be singing their Spanish language anthem, “Jesus El Christo”.
* Sunday, December 21st *
Worship Service ~ 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday worship service will include The Lord’s Supper.
* Wednesday, December 24th *
Christmas Eve Service ~ 6:00 p.m.
Carols, Scripture, Christmas Songs, and Candlelight
Bring your family to thie brief service for a meaningful and worshipful Christmas Eve.
Thursday, December 25th
Christmas Day
Celebrate the birth of Christ
in your heart and home
and pray for those who do not yet know Him.
FOR WORSHIP MINISTRY PERSONNEL
Our December 2014 Worship Ministry rehearsal / event schedule
Note: The schedule is marked according to this key:
R = Worship Ministry personnel rehearsal
WS = Sunday morning Worship Service
(note: each Sunday morning Worship Service during the month of December will include some special Christmas music, as indicated)
* MP * = A special Worship Ministry music performance
* CMP * = A special Worship Ministry music performance at a location within our community and surrounding area
Our FBCD Adult Choir and Orchestra
* Wednesday, December 3rd *
R – Golden Notes rehearsal ~ 3:30 p.m.
R – Adult Choir and Orchestra rehearsal ~ 7:00 p.m.
* Friday, December 5th *
* MP * ~ Golden Notes ~ Performance at 11:00 a.m.
Our Senior Adult Choir will be singing Christmas music at the Community Center at Bunten Road Park for the Gwinnett County Senior Citizen’s group.
* Saturday, December 6th *
* MP * ~ Adult Choir ~ Gwinnett Place Mall Performance at 2:00 p.m.
Adult Choir: Meet at the Choir Room at 12:30 p.m. for a run-through of music with the accompaniment tracks and to get organized for the performance. If you need lyrics, please prepare a folder with your music. See our program order for the Mall performance below.
Our Adult Choir has an hour long time slot to perform by invitation at Gwinnett Place Mall. The location will be at the main Mall Entrance (North side) near Lens Crafters on the upper level.
From 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., our Adult Choir members will be setting up and singing most of the songs from their Christmas musical, “The Sounds of Christmas”. Soloists for this performance will be Sam Seaborne, Jennifer Jones, Jennifer Word, Richard Word, Fred Busby, Carol Taylor, and Darla Brannon.
Program order (Mall performance)
Hear the Sounds of Christmas
Heaven Everywhere
Jesus, Joy of the Highest Heaven
Solo – Carol Taylor
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Solo – Darla Brannon
Men’s Ensemble – Go Tell It on the Mountain
A Christmas Hymn
Hearts of Praise – In the First Light
Gloria
He Made a Way in a Manger
Dress in Christmas colors, and pray for those who will hear the message of the good news in this location.
(Note: Because of the logistical challenges of set up for all of the instrumentalists and the short time frame allotted to our group, our Orchestra will not be playing to accompany the Choir. For this performance only, the Choir will be singing with accompaniment tracks. However, our full slate of musicians, including our Orchestra and our Children’s Choir, will be with us for the presentation of “The Sounds of Christmas” at FBC, Duluth, on Sunday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m.)
* Sunday, December 7th *
R – Orchestra rehearsal ~ 8:30 a.m.
R – Sound check / Music and Tech rehearsal ~ 9:00 a.m.
(for current Sunday music and order of service only.)
Note: Adult choir members will meet in the choir room for a brief warm up and run through after Sunday School as usual. If you can get there a few minutes sooner than usual, that would be great since more than one anthem will be done during this service.
R – Rehearsal continues with Rhythm Section and Orchestra Members ~ 9:30 a.m.
(Working on music for “The Sounds of Christmas” Adult Choir and Orchestra musical that evening.)
WS – Morning worship service at First Baptist, Duluth ~ 10:50 a.m.
Our Adult Choir and Orchestra will be sharing a song from “The Sounds of Christmas” as a part of the regular morning service.
R – Dress Rehearsal for “The Sounds of Christmas” ~ 4:30 p.m.
Adult Choir, Orchestra, Children’s Choir, Drama Team, and Tech / Media Crew
* MP * ~ “The Sounds of Christmas”
Christmas Musical
6:00 p.m.
First Baptist Duluth Worship Center
Adult Choir, Orchestra,
Children’s Choir, Narrator
Drama Team, Tech / Media Team
Our First Baptist, Duluth, Worship Center will be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas.
* Wednesday, December 10th *
R – Golden Notes rehearsal – 4:00 p.m.
R- Symphony of Keyboards rehearsal – 6:30 p.m.
Party – Halftime for Kids / Children’s Choir party 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Family Life Center
* Thursday, December 11th *
* MP * ~ Golden Notes ~ Performance at 11:00 a.m.
Our Senior Adult Choir will be sharing Christmas music at One Heart Fellowship in Norcross.
* Saturday, December 13th *
R – Symphony of Keyboards rehearsal, a.m.
* Sunday, December 14th *
R – Keyboard / Tech Team rehearsal ~ 9:00 a.m. with Golden Notes
(This sound check and rehearsal are for current Sunday music and order of service only.)
Note: There will be no Orchestra, Rhythm Section, or Adult Choir participation in this service due to the presence of the 4 grand pianos on stage, set up for Symphony of Keyboards at 6:00 p.m.
The Golden Notes
WS – In addition to congregational worship, this Worship Service will include Christmas music by our Golden Notes Senior Adult Choir as well as music from our Symphony of Keyboards pianists.
Some of our keyboard players will be accompanying congregational music as well as playing some special music, and our Golden Notes will be singing at least one of their Christmas songs during this service.
Welcome to our Symphony of Keyboards.
* MP * ~ Symphony of Keyboards ~ 6:00 p.m.
This special event will feature four grand pianos on the stage of our Worship Center, played beautifully throughout the evening’s presentation by our FBC Duluth keyboard artists.
Our pianists this year are: Karen Johnson, Kimberly Hawkins, Travis L. Boyd, Donna Babb, Margaret Murdock, Paul Carey, So Young Lee, and Asa Williams. Musical selections will include: Michael W. Smith’s “Gloria” for 4 pianos and organ, a new 4 piano arrangement of “White Christmas” by Travis L. Boyd.
* Saturday, December 20th *
Posada Celebration ~ 6:30 p.m.
Adult Choir members who are in town will be singing their Spanish language anthem, “Jesus El Christo”.
* Sunday, December 21st *
WS – Regular Sunday worship service. Worship ministry groups or individuals who are asked to participate in this service will be notified by Travis.
* Wednesday, December 24th *
WS ~ Christmas Eve Service ~ 6:00 p.m.
Carols, Scripture, Christmas Songs, and Candlelight
Bring your family to thie brief service for a meaningful and worshipful Christmas Eve.
Thursday, December 25th
Christmas Day
Celebrate the birth of Christ
in your heart and home
and pray for those who do not yet know Him.
Sunday, December 28th
WS – Regular Sunday worship service. Worship ministry groups or individuals who are asked to participate in this service will be notified by Travis.
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Musical selections will include: “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” “March of the Kings,” Selections from “The Nutcracker,” music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Michael W. Smith’s “Gloria” for 4 pianos and organ, a new 4 piano arrangement of “White Christmas” by Travis L. Boyd, and much more glorious Christmas music, as well as beautiful multi-player keyboard arrangements of beloved Christmas carols. As always, “Sleigh Ride” will be the final song of the evening and will feature all eight of our keyboard artists.
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