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Kabanya Vinson
Min. of Worship & The Arts |
God is calling for us to go beyond the walls of the church building and return to our first works; ”Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, “ (Matthew 28:19, NIV). He is calling us to go out and compel the lost to come to Jesus Christ and be saved. Evangelism is our first call to ministry. In 2010, we are taking the message to the streets, proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the Son of the True and Living God. As we exalt the Savior, The Worship and Arts Ministry endeavors to create an atmosphere where the Spirit of God abides and His manifest glory can be seen, heard, experienced, and shared. As we bring the harvest of souls into the sanctuary, in His presence, hearts and minds can be changed and lives can be forever transformed.
The sanctuary must be set and ready for worship and praise to our God. We accomplish this through all of the departments of Worship and the Arts: sign language, music, drama, and dance. God’s glory and His Word are translated through each of these facets of the arts so that each person attending a worship service at the Ray can uniquely experience the power and the glory of God and individually be touched and spoken to through one of these anointed ministries.
Worship is the path that we must travel to find God in all of His glory, majesty, and splendor. It is in the worship experience that a person’s heart is warmed and made pliable to receive the preached Word of God with illuminated revelation. The Ministry of Worship and the Arts desires to prepare a place where men, women, boys, and girls can expect to experience God in all of His wondrous power and be made more receptive to the Word of God. Through this, we are impacting this present world and transforming it into the Kingdom of God
Deaf Ministry
The Word of God is made accessible to the hearing impaired through the Hands of Hope Sign Language ministry. Our worship experience is translated so that no person is left without being able to experience the presence of God and also receive the Word of God. Training classes are available to persons who desire to join this ministry.
*Rehearsal: Every Tuesday evening at 8:15 p.m. immediately following Bible study.
Drama Ministry
The Parable Players, our adult drama ministry, and the children’s drama ministry provide wonderful opportunities for the expressions of acting, writing and producing in theatrical presentations at the Ray. Other creative opportunities include: set and costume designing, stage managing, and make-up artistry. The Ray has award-winning directors and producers who present the Word of God in incredible theatrical artistry.
*Rehearsal: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays prior to performances.
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry provides wonderful opportunities for adults and children to sing praises to God and serve Him with gladness. We strive for excellence through the proper vocal training and instruction and seek to invoke the presence of God through prayer, times of devotion, and reflection through consistent teaching on worship, praise, and music. We are charged with a great responsibility as we set the atmosphere for God to dwell in the midst of His people.
Praise Team – an ensemble of worshippers who sing (selected by Minister of Worship & Arts), to lead the time of worship for all services.
*Rehearsal: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Praise Posse – an ensemble of staff musicians who are selected by audition and interview to provide musical accompaniment for all worship services.
*Rehearsal: Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., Main Sanctuary
Raybeams – children’s choir for ages 5-12; ministers each Sunday during Children’s Church and every 5th Sunday in regular worship.
*Rehearsal: 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 9:30-11:00 a.m., Choir Room.
All additional rehearsals will be determined by the Minister to Children.
Tribe of Judah – an all male chorale, age 18 and older; ministers once a month or as needed.
*Rehearsal: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., Chapel.
2:9 Choir [Royal Priesthood & Chosen Generation] – a high energy, well choreographed choral group for persons 13-25.
*Rehearsal: Tuesday evenings at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel.
Mass Choir – a combined choir of the Women of Hope, Tribe of Judah, and 2:9.
*Rehearsal: 1st and 4th Tuesdays at 8:15 p.m., Main Sanctuary. (3rd Tuesday as needed)
Women of Hope – an ensemble of adult women ages 18 and older; ministers once each month or/and as needed.
*Rehearsal: Tuesdays prior to 2nd Sunday at 8:15 p.m., Main Sanctuary
Movement Arts
The Ray is blessed to have an absolutely dynamic dance ministry, full of energy, vitality, and excitement. The Movement Arts ministry is committed to the gift and art of dance. Members of this ministry are passionate about the art of dance being presented in excellence and with conviction and theological soundness. We have classically trained, professional dancers who share their knowledge, experience, and talents imparting them into those persons who have a heart and desire to dance and are willing to learn and receive instruction. This ministry is open to all ages and skill levels.
Adult Movement Arts
*Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Choir Room.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m., Family Life Center.
Youth Movement Arts - sub-unit of Adult Movement Arts for ages 13-18
*Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Choir Room and Vestibule; Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., Vestibule and FLC
Seeds of Hope – children's dance ministry for ages 6-12
*Rehearsal: Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Choir room.
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