Music Ministry

Oh sing to the LORD a new song;
        sing to the LORD, all the earth!
Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
        tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
        his marvelous works among all the peoples!
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
        he is to be feared above all gods.
— Psalms 96:1-4 (ESV)

Music is a gift from God, and like all such gifts is designed to be used to bring Him glory.  At Providence Baptist Church, we believe that the use of music in corporate worship is biblically mandated.  Furthermore, we find it to be spiritually beneficial, both for the appropriate and effective declaration of biblical truth and exultation of God, as well as for the mutual edification of His Church, the body of Christ.

Our approach to music combines elements of both traditional worship services with those of more modern ones.  We employ traditional Western instrumentation (of piano and organ) as well as that of a modern band (guitars, drums, etc.).  We sing hymns, praise choruses, and modern worship songs, and do so using both a vocal choir and a worship band.  We’ve found that, generally speaking*, the music of the older and younger generations are equally useful for the purposes of worshiping our amazing God together!

Getting Involved

The Worship Team is always looking for additional persons who have a heart for worship via the musical arts and the talent, willingness, and commitment to serve God and the local church in this fashion.  In addition to musicians, this ministry relies on the efforts of technicians capable of operating sound, lighting, and visual display systems.

Philosophy and Guidelines

We’ve taken the time to craft some fairly detailed documents describing our general philosophies and practical guidelines around these related ministries.  If you are considering serving in these areas, we suspect that the answers to most of your “What” and “Why” questions may be found by reading them.

Where Do I Fit In?

The following describes how we might route musicians who fall into particular broad categories of talent and interest:

Singers.  All adults with singing talent are invited to participate in our adult choir.  Practices are held Wednesdays at 7:30pm.  No auditions are required – simply come out to a practice and the Choir Director will help you find your role.  (NOTE:  Our adult choir takes a break during the Summer, so no practices or participation in services occurs during those months.)  In addition to the adult choir, we use a few vocalists during congregational music portions of our service guided by the Worship Leader and band.  Because of the visibility of this position, these vocalists are selected only from the pool of volunteers who have already demonstrated commitment to – and aptitude in – other musical ministries of the church (such as the adult choir or youth worship team).  If you wish to serve in this capacity, consider committing to one of these other ministry areas and serving faithfully there until you are asked about assuming a worship vocalist position.

Modern Pop/Rock Instrumentalists.  Generally speaking, the music style employed by the Worship Team at Providence is that of the typical Christian pop/rock band.  If you can play an instrument commonly found in this genre (acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard, violin, folk stringed instruments, etc.), you will be invited to participate in a probationary period during which you will attend practice sessions but will not play or sing with the team on Sundays.  At the end of this period, it will be at the discretion of the Worship Leader as to when you will begin playing in Sunday services.  (Exceptions may be made if you are already actively serving in a similar capacity elsewhere in the church, such as in the Youth Worship Band.)  Practices are held Wednesdays at 5:30pm, and final rehearsals ahead of the Worship Service are held Sunday mornings at 8:30am.

Other Instrumentalists.  If you play an instrument not commonly employed in the worship services at Providence, you’re still encouraged to serve God with those talents, but yours will require a more individualized approach.  If you think your instrument can “fit in” with the worship band, you will be asked to demonstrate this by making an audio recording of yourself playing your instrument along with the original recordings of some popular worship songs we use at Providence.  If your instrument is simply a poor fit for the worship band, that’s okay – there are other music-supported moments throughout our services which offer opportunities for service.  Initiate a dialogue with the Worship Leader about your interests.

Children.  We wish to actively train musicians to use their talents in service to God – age is irrelevant.  So if your child has expressed an interest in serving in this fashion, that’s wonderful!  If your child is a middle- or high-schooler, consider contacting the Student Minister or Youth Worship Leader about participating in the Youth Worship Band.  Younger children who are developing a musical talent should contact the Worship Leader or Children’s Ministry leadership to discuss ways in which their talents might be used in a regular worship service.  Additionally, we have for years offered the Young Musicians JAM Series during the summer, which is a great chance for young musicians with established talent to begin playing music with others in a fun and low-stress environment.

 

* While the songs we select for use in our services are reviewed for their theological integrity, efficacy, and relatability in our specific local church context, our use of those songs does not imply endorsement of everything associated with the songwriters, publishing organizations, or related churches.

Preschool and Children’s Ministries

We strive to connect kids to God by cultivating a heart-transforming personal faith in Jesus Christ through a safe, loving, and fun environment with biblically sound teaching and relational discipleship. We desire to partner with parents to ensure that they are doing their God-ordained job of discipling their children in the home. We offer a variety of activities throughout the year for children and their families. We’d love to have you join us! Take a look at our ministry areas for birth through 5th grade.

Blast Preschool

Birth through Pre-K

SUNDAYS:
9:30 am Grow Groups
10:30 am Grow Groups

WEDNESDAYS:
6:30 pm LIFT

Shine Kids

Kindergarten through 5th grade

SUNDAYS:
9:30 am Grow Groups

WEDNESDAYS:
6:30 pm LIFT

Shine Encore

Kindergarten through 2nd grade

SUNDAYS:
10:30 am ENCORE

Upcoming Events and Activities

More events will be added. Please check back often. 

January 2025

January 25th CUPCAKE WARS 1pm-3pm

Please join us on Saturday, January 25th from 1-3pm for our version of Cupcake Wars. Families will compete against each other to complete challenges. Everything you’ll need is provided! Please register by Thursday, January 23rd, so that we can prepare. Hope to see you there!

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February 2025

February 8th PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT 4pm-8pm

Drop the kids off and head out on the town!! (If you would like to stay and help, please let us know!)  Parents’ Night Out will run from 4pm-8pm on Saturday, February 8th. We will  have crafts and games from 4pm-5pm.  Pizza will be served at 5pm. Please bring a peanut-free snack to share. All activities will take place in the FLC.  Please RSVP by Thursday, February 7th so that we can prepare. Hope to see you there!!

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March 2025

March 15th-16th REACH Jr. Overnight 12 noon-12 noon

CALLING ALL 3rd, 4th, & 5th GRADERS! Join us on Saturday, March 15th at noon through Sunday, March 16th at noon for REACH Jr! REACH Jr. is an exciting event filled with fun, games, music, videos, food, and small group Bible Study for 3rd-5th graders.  It is hosted here at Providence Baptist Church and is led by SHINE Ministry leaders and some of our IMPACT Students. The theme for this year’s event is THAT’S DIFFERENT!  There is a charge of $20 which covers three meals, all supplies, and activities. Please pay by cash or check at the door. Participants just need to bring a Bible, sleeping bag, pillow, change of clothes, toiletries, and a positive attitude! 🙂 We will take care of the rest! Hope to see you there!

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June 2025

June 16th-20th MAGNIFIED VBS 6pm-8:30pm (ages 3 through rising 5th grade as of 6/1/2025)

Details to follow…

College & Career Ministry

The Providence Baptist Church College & Career Ministry is a safe place for college-aged young adults to enjoy each other’s company while growing together in Gospel faith and practice.  We operate under the belief that the Word of God is best studied in context, that it is accessible and profitable to everyone (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and that the Church benefits when all believers share what God is teaching them through his word (Proverbs 27:17).

 

Bible Study

We gather on Wednesday evenings for Bible Study from 6:30pm-7:30pm.   This group tends to study the Bible book-by-book.  Also, we ask participants to study for themselves a selected portion of text in advance of our meeting, then come ready to share their observations in group discussion.  See the calendar below for details of what we’re studying each week.  

We also have a small group meeting Sunday mornings from 9:00am-10:15am.  This group operates more in line with other adult Grow Groups at Providence, using a published curriculum for systematic study of the Bible.

 

Upcoming Events

Young adult life doesn’t have to be all higher learning and work and no play.  Whether it be pure recreation or joyfully serving together, we try to find ways to gather and enjoy each other’s company outside the classroom, too.  Watch this space, check out the calendar below, and subscribe to our Instagram feed @pbccollegeandcareer and GroupMe (by invitation out of respect for privacy) for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.

 

Impact Student Ministry is changing the lives of Middle and High School Students
by introducing them to a growing and active life with Christ.

The above statement isn’t just a catchy slogan, it’s what IMPACT is all about.  A life with Jesus Christ is exciting, challenging, and the most rewarding experience a person can have and we want to introduce and encourage middle school and high school students to begin and develop that kind of life.  You can download a detailed copy of our Philosophy of Ministry here.

By being a part of IMPACT, you’ll be a part of a group of your peers who are developing that same relationship with Christ.  You can expect to be a part of fun and meaningful youth worship events, deeper discussion in a smaller group of students your same age, and lots of other opportunities for special events like worship events, mission trips, retreats, and other monthly special activities.

Grow Groups

Sunday Mornings at 9am

Grade-based fellowship groups that “do life together.”  You may talk about what’s happening at school, the application of the teaching focus for the week, pray for and with each other, do mission work together, and just have a great time!

Small Groups

Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm

Our mid-week small groups are a chance for students to gather together to hear a short biblical lesson, then they are broken up into age and gender-specific groups where they make practical applications and experience biblical community together.

Converge

Monthly on a Sunday Evening at 5pm

Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite their friends that may not normally go to church.  Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word.

PARENTS:  We require that students participating in off-campus activities have an annual Medical Release Form filed with the Church Office.  This form provides important medical information and serves to protect both your student and the church in the unlikely event of an emergency medical situation.  If the student is under 18 years of age, this form must be notarized.  For your convenience, we will be organizing opportunities for you to meet with a notary here at the church. 

Upcoming Events and Activities

**If finances are keeping a student from participating in an event, please email Evan. We do not want a student to miss out on an event due to finances**

To stay up to date with what we are doing, you can like our Facebook Page: Impact Student Ministry of PBC and follow us on Instagram: @impactyomin 

 

January

26th – Converge (5pm-7pm)

Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite friends who may not normally attend church.  Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word. After each service, we will have a FREE DINNER for everyone!

February

14th – Middle School Girl’s Valentines Hang Out! (6pm-9pm)

Middle School girls are invited to the Powell’s house to hang out, play games, bake some desserts, and have some fun on Valentine’s night! To RSVP, Click here!

23rd – Ping Pong Tournament (3pm)

Put your skills to the test in our annual Ping Pong Tournament! The tournament will be in the youth room before Converge. Prizes will be given to our winner! If you have any questions, you can reach out to Josh. 

23rd – Converge (5pm-7pm)

Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite friends who may not normally attend church.  Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word. After each service, we will have a FREE DINNER for everyone!

March

28th – 30th – REACH Conference 2025 

REACH Conference operates a bit like a weekend retreat — except you don’t have to leave town!  Students will be assigned to a host home from Providence Baptist Church with other students of their same age and gender.  At these homes they will engage in Bible-based discussions facilitated by leaders within the church and community; have down-time goofing off with their peers; have some home-cooked meals; and perhaps even a little bit of sleep at night!  Groups then come together at Providence for large-group worship (featuring live and exciting music) and Bible study sessions.

Choosing to stay overnight in a host home is strongly encouraged but is optional, and students can still participate in the weekend even if they do not feel comfortable staying in a host home.  

Head over to the REACH Conference Page to get all the details for the weekend and to sign up!

April

27th – Converge (5pm-7pm)

Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite friends who may not normally attend church.  Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word. After each service, we will have a FREE DINNER for everyone!

May

18th – Graduate Recgonition 

On this partcicular Sunday we will recgonize and honor our High School graduates. The student minsitry will host a meal for the graduates and their families right after church in the studetn center. Parents, if you would like your student to participate, please contact Evan for more details. 

18th – Converge (5pm-7pm)

Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite friends who may not normally attend church.  Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word. After each service, we will have a FREE DINNER for everyone!

June

Summer Prayer Breakfast

Stay tuned for more information about our weekly prayer breakfast time of community and discipleship! 

July

14th – 18th – Crossroads Summer Camp

Crossroads Summer Camps has been in ministry for over 20 years. Each summer, churches come together to celebrate the Gospel as a family.  This summer all Middle School and High School Student will have the opportunity to enjoy and experience energetic worship and applicable Gospel teaching together. Students will play games, learn, grow, and worship under the teaching of Clayton King.  The camp is held at Anderson University in Anderson, SC and it is always a hightlight of every student’s summer! 

Total cost is $350 per student, with a sibling discount of $50 for each additional student, which includes activities, room and board (4 nights lodging and 11 meals), camp materials, and camp T-Shirt. For more information about the camp, please visit claytonking.com 

A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due when signing up. The deposit is what secures a student’s spot, not just the name on the sign up form. Space is limited and we have maxed out the last several years. So, get on the list early! As camp gets closer, Evan will provide more specific details.

To sign up click here.