Lexington Baptist Church: Music and Worship

The Music & Worship Ministry of Lexington Baptist exists for two reasons, to fulfill the scriptural commands to “sing praises to the Lord” and “make music unto Him” and because worship is always the response to God for who He is and for what He has done.

There are so many different taste preferences in music today, and each church develops its own unique worship style. Here at LBC we approach our worship with a “Blended” format of worship, using both contemporary and historical/traditional elements of musical and artistic expression. This simply means that, “Yes, we do sing hymns of the Church with the piano, organ, and orchestra,” and “Yes, we use drums, guitars, and praise teams with newer songs of praise.” What determines the music we use in worship is time spent prayerfully seeking God’s direction for how we should worship Him.

We pray that you will find that your worship of God here at LBC is enhanced or helped by the many people who give their talents and gifts for the glory of God.

There Is A Place For You In The Music And Worship Ministry!
Whether you sing or play an instrument, there are many opportunities to use your gifts. Click on the topics below to see current classes and events being offered.

Choir and Instrumental Groups

If singing or playing an instrument is not your gift, other forms of creative worship find their expression here at LBC. The One Accord Worship Team is for anyone interested in interpretive movement and worship dance. The Drama Ministry of LBC is always seeking volunteers to participate in the Lexington Passion Play and drama in worship throughout the year.

For Adults
One Accord (Creative Movement Group)
New Members Always Welcome! One Accord meets on Monday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 in the FLC Aerobics Room. Click here to contact the Music Ministry Office for details.

LBC Praise & Worship Choir
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Choir Room located on the second floor of the Adult Education Building. Membership is open with no audition required. Led by Dan Williams, Minister of Music

LBC Orchestra
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Membership is limited dependent on the instrument. Led by Jim Gill, Music Associate

Higher Ground
LBC's premiere praise band with an acoustic mix of guitar and bass ensemble. Membership is limited and based on instrumental and vocal needs.

New Life Ensemble
Mixed vocal ensemble. Cherie Corley, Director
Membership Available

Called Quartet
The Called Quartet is a group of men who simply believe they have been called out by God to sing His praise and to take a message of joy and hope in the Lord wherever God opens a door for them.The group has no agenda of achieving any notoriety as musicians, no plans for incorporation or full-time on-the-road ministry, asks for no fee and truly desires only to be used by God as he gives opportunities. The quartet is comprised of Dan Williams, Minister of Music at Lexington Baptist Church, Mike Meetze, Ken Zint, and Alex Butler. The group is accompanied by Todd Bevill (piano), Clint Hankinson (drums), and Frank Johnson (bass).

Marathon Singers Senior Adult Choir
Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons at 4:45 p.m. in the Choir Room located on the second floor of the Adult Education Building. Led by Rev. Stuart Thompson, Minister to Senior Adults

The Joyful Noise Handbell Choir: Limited Membership

For Children And Youth
Lexington Baptist Ringers (Student Handbell Choir): Open to grades 6-12

Children's Choirs: Ages 3 through grade 5

Student Ministry Choir: Grades 6 - 12
Open membership during the School Year. Jim Gill, Director
Lexington Baptist Singers: Grades 9-12
A select group of students who are willing to commit to one rehearsal per week.
Lexington Baptist Student Praise Team: Grades 7-12
Open to anyone who is interested in being part of the worship leaders team for Student Worship. Instrumentalists and singers welcome!

MINISTRY news

Choir Recording Project - Say It's Christmas!
We Need YOU!

“Say It’s Christmas!” will be recorded October 6 & 7, 2008!
Songs will include: This Is the Season with We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Gloria with Glory, Glory, Joy, A Carol Medley, Son of the Highest Medley, A Classical Christmas, Do You Hear What I Hear?, We Are the Reason, Underneath the Tree with Near the Cross, Merry Christmas with Love and with Away in a Manger, Light of Hope with Silent Night

Rehearsals for this project began on June 11 and will continue through October 1. We must be fully prepared to sing these songs by the recording date. If you would like to be a part of this recording project, you need to come to at least ten rehearsals. Each participant will receive one free copy of the CD.

The CDs will sell for $10 each and will be available by mid-November. The CD will be presented live on Sunday, December 7, and the LBC orchestra will play most, if not all, of the selections with the choir.

LBC Choir CD (Project #1) are still available!
The LBC Choir CD “In All Things Praise the Lord” was recorded in 2004 and has been a blessing to many. CDs are $10 and may be purchased in the Music Ministry Office. See LBC Music on this web site for additional CDs available.