FBC Keller Lessons and Carols Program 2014

Lessons& CarolsA Service of

December 14, 2014 5:30 p.m.

The Worship & Creative Arts Ministry ofFirst Baptist Church Keller

Presents

Lessons& CarolsA Service of

December 14, 2014 5:30 p.m.

The Worship & Creative Arts Ministry ofFirst Baptist Church Keller

Presents

Rev. Keith Sanders, Senior Pastor Dr. David Toledo, Associate Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts

Lesson 1: God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head. (Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19)

Lesson 2: God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. (Genesis 22:15-18)

Lesson 3: The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour. (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7)

Lesson 4: The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown. (Isaiah 11:1-2, 6-9)

Lesson 5: The angel Gabriel salutes Mary. (Luke 1:26-35, 38)

Lesson 6: Luke tells the birth of Jesus. (Luke 2:1, 3-7)

Lesson 7: The shepherds go to the manger. (Luke 2:8-16)

Lesson 8: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-11)

Lesson 9: John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation. (John 1:1-14)

Celebration at King’s College, Cambridge, England

King’s College at Cambridge University in England has celebrated Lessons and Carols since 1918. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) broadcasts the service via radio and television to millions of listeners and viewers each year. The choir, made up of boys and college students, sings a variety of classic English carols as well as newly-composed works.

Traditionally, the service at Cambridge begins with the singing of the Anglican carol, Once in Royal David’s City. The first verse is sung by one of the boy sopranos. The young boys do not know who will sing the solo until a few moments before the service starts and they begin to process into the cathedral. Tonight, we will begin by singing this hymn congregationally. Because of its beauty and emphasis on the Gospel, Services of Lessons and Carols are now celebrated across the world in hundreds of churches each Christmas season.

Lessons& CarolsProclaiming the Gospel

in Word & Song

Based on an order of service designed in 1880, the Service of Lessons and Carols celebrates the Gospel story through Scripture Readings, Choral Anthems, and Congregational Carols.

Order of ServiceOrchestral OvertureThe Sound of Christmas

Music: David T. Clydesdale

CarolOnce in Royal David’s City

Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ, the newborn King!

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth:

Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ, the newborn King!

Sanctuary Choir FBC Orchestra

Angels, From the Realms of Glory (Montgomery/Smart) Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (Wesley/Mendelssohn)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Latin Hymn) Arr. David Hamilton

Word Music

CarolCarols Suite

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”

The Lord God said to the serpent,

“Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field;

on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life.

I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring;

he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

And to Adam he said,

“Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree

of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,’

cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;

thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field.

By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread,

till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken;

for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

First LessonGenesis 3:8-15, 17-19

Rev. Lawrence Duhon

Of the Father’s love begotten, ‘Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, Of the things that are and have been And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore.

O ye heights of Heav’n, adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; All dominions, bow before Him And extol our Lord and King. Let no tongue on earth be silent, Ev’ry voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore.

Christ, to Thee, with God the Father And O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory and dominion And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore.

Sanctuary Choir Alisa Arnett, piano

Robert Davis & Camilla Slaggle, cello

Words, Aurelius C. Prudentius Translation, John M. Neale & Henry W. Baker

Music, 13th Century Plainsong arr. Jay Rouse

PraiseGathering Music

CarolOf the Father’s Love Begotten

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore.

And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”

Second LessonGenesis 22:15-18

Rev. Tony Richmond

Good Christian men, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice! Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before him bow, And He is in the manger now: Christ is born today! Christ is born today!

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice! Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven’s door, And man is blessed forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!

Good Christian men, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice! Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!

Sanctuary Choir Alisa Arnett & Laquita Johnston, piano

Words and Music, 14th Century Latin Carol Translated, John Mason Neale

arranged, Dan Forrest Brookfield Press

CarolGood Christian Men, Rejoice

The prophet foretells the coming of the Saviour.The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,

on them has light shone.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end,

on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it

with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Third LessonIsaiah 9:2, 6-7

Mrs. Amber McMillan

For unto us a Child is born, for unto us a Son is given; For unto us a Child is born, and the government will be on His shoulder. And His name will be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.” And His name will be called “Everlasting Father, Prince of peace!”

Worship Arts for Kids Combined Choirs Melissa Jackson, piano

Words & Music, Dennis Allen Van Ness Press

Christ Jesus is born, the Savior is born! Sing gloria!

Oh, how we have longed to meet Him. Oh, how we have longed to greet Him. And so we join the angels and with one voice we sing: “Gloria in excelsis Deo!”

Christ Jesus is born, the Savior is born! Sing gloria, gloria!

Worship Arts for Kids Combined Choirs Melissa Jackson, piano

Words & Music, Ruth Elaine Schram Celebrating Grace Music

CarolFor Unto Us

CarolSing Gloria!

The Peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,

and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,

the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,

and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.

The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder’s den.

They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain;

for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

Fourth LessonIsaiah 11:1-2, 6-9

Mr. Robby Williams

The first Noel, the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay, In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel.

Then let us all in one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heav’n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel.


Words & Music, Traditional English Carol arranged, Dan Forrest

Beckenhorst Press

CarolThe First Noel

The angel Gabriel salutes Mary.In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary.

And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”

And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.

And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.

Fifth LessonLuke 1:26-35, 38

Mr. Jack Bowen

Gloria! Gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply, Echo back their joyous strains.

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song?

Gloria! Gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

See within a manger laid, Jesus, Lord of heav’n and earth! Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior’s birth.

Our God from heav’n and earth come down. With heart and voice His praise resound.

Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.


Words, James Montgomery Music, Henry T. Smart

arranged, David Hamilton Word Music

CarolGloria

Luke tells the birth of Jesus.In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Sixth LessonLuke 2:1-7Dr. Michael Wright

Infant holy, infant lowly, for a bed a cattle stall, Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all.

Swift are winging, angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. Christ the babe is Lord of all.

Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new. Saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true.

Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing greet the morrow, Christ the babe was born for you. Christ the babe was born for you.

Sanctuary Choir

Words & Music, Polish Carol arranged, Burt Allen

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord at Thy birth, Jesus Lord at Thy birth.

Sanctuary Choir

Words, Joseph Mohr Music, Franz Gruber arranged, Burt Allen

CarolInfant Holy, Infant Lowly

CarolSilent Night

The shepherds go to the manger.And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Seventh LessonLuke 2:8-20

Rev. Ted Eaton

He is born, the divine Christ Child; Play the musette and bagpipe merrily! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Through long ages of the past, Prophets long have foretold His coming; Through long ages of the past, Now the time has come at last! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Play the musette and bagpipe merrily! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Sing we all of the Savior mild.

O, how lovely, O how pure This perfect Child of heaven; Oh how lovely, O how pure, Gracious gift to humankind! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Play the musette and bagpipe merrily! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Jesus, Lord of all the world, Coming as a Child among us, Jesus, Lord of all the world, Grant to us Thy heav’nly peace. He is born, the divine Christ Child; Play the musette and bagpipe merrily! He is born, the divine Christ Child; Sing we all of the Savior mild.

Sanctuary Choir Alisa Arnett & Laquita Johnston, piano

Tara Zaring, flute Kathryn Haun, oboe

Aaron Rister & Keith Lovell, percussion

Words & Music, Traditional French Carol arranged, Dan Forrest

Beckenhorst Press

CarolHe is Born

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

Eighth LessonMatthew 2:1-12

Rev. Jack Gatewood

I was a seeker for light in a dark world. I looked for truth but settled for lies. I had been blinded. I couldn’t see ’Til a star in Bethlehem sky opened my eyes.

I have seen the light shining in the darkness, Bursting through the shadows, delivering the dawn. I have seen the light whose holy name is Jesus. His kingdom is forever. He reigns on heaven’s throne.

There in a manger, an innocent Baby. Who could believe He was the One? I can believe it. I know it’s true. He changed my life. He is the Light. He is God’s Son!


We must tell the world what we’ve seen today in Bethlehem. He’s the promised King, we bow down and worship Him. We will worship Christ the King!


I have seen the light of the Lord!


Greg Rice, Stephen Carmichael, & Bill Alexander, soloists

Words & Music, Chris Machen & Robert Sterling arranged, Robert Sterling

Word Music

CarolI Have Seen the Light

John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Ninth LessonJohn 1:1-14Rev. Keith Sanders

Christmas angels sing all around us, Spread good tidings over the earth, Telling of the Child in the manger who is born; He is the King of all kings.

King of Glory, hope for all nations, Sent to earth to save and redeem. Prince of peace, behold and adore; The Son of God has come to set us free.

Celebrate, oh, sing hallelujah! Raise the banner, dance and rejoice. Celebrate the birth of Messiah; He’s the Savior, King, the Lord of all.

Hosanna in the highest!

He is the One, God’s only Son, Emmanuel. Who was and is and is to come, Emmanuel. God here with us, forever and always.

Christmas angels sing all around us, All creation hears what they say. Bow before Him; come and behold The Son of God, born on Christmas Day.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Joy!


Worship Arts for Kids Combined Choirs Dustin Kahler, soloist

Words, Jonas Myrin Music, Michael W. Smith

arranged, David T. Clydesdale Clydesdale & Clydesdale Music

CarolChristmas Angels

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exaltation! Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above. Glory to God, all glory in the highest. O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born, this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.


Worship Arts for Kids Combined Choirs

Words, Latin Hymn Translation, Frederick Oakeley

Music, John Francis Wade arranged, Dan Forrest

Beckenhorst Press

CarolO Come, All Ye Faithful

Closing CommentsRev. Keith Sanders

CarolJoy to the World! The Lord is Come

SopranoPaula Bain

Stephanie BurtonAlli Byers

Deanne ColleyNancy Cox

Mandy CrowellPam Daniels

Cathrine DeanDori Dean

Cindy FinstadKatrina FlegelIda HlavacekKatie Hoyer

Nancy HoyerLinda HowellLisa JohnsonJudy JonesKelli King

Cathy LangJanet Meyers

Michelle PerkinsonLinda Rice

Anita RobidouRebecca RogersCarolyn Schiewe

Sylvia SimpsonMichele Thompson

Lindsey ToledoAmanda VarnerCarmen Yingling

AltoEster Ball

Sue BootheJill Carroll

Rachel CoxSidi DavisClaire DornKaren FloydPenny Gault

Valerie KeenanGloria KidwellDebbie LovellRuth Morrill

Kristen PiwetzNicki Pyfer

Sherry SheltonPat Smith

Christy TaylorLiz ThompsonLynn Wimberg

TenorRuss AdamsMark Arnold

Stephen CarmichaelJohnathan Foster

Jon HoyerDustin Kahler

Rich LambrechtMatt Perkinson

Greg Rice

BassBill Alexander

Alan BainDon Biggerstaff

Jim FlickDawson GranadeWoody Harrison

Mike JonesMichael Pullin

Joel PyronJim Roberts

Richard RobinsonRodney Smith

Kevin StevensonJeff StregeBrian Zaring

FBC Sanctuary ChoirDavid Toledo, conductor

Alisa Arnett & Laquita Johnston, accompanists

FluteHeidi BegayLaura VickersTara Zaring

Diane CaldwellKay Holloway

OboeKathryn Haun

ClarinetLauren Solano

Rachel Montgomery

HornMark Arnold

Melissa JacksonBill Burgess

TrumpetJames KnabeRuss AdamsDale Pfrimmer

Jon HoyerRichard Davis

TromboneAmanda Kana

Jim Hoyer

Bass TromboneRay Campbell

TubaSean DeVine

ViolinAnca Lorincz

Sarah ErbRich NelsonJeanne WellsKristine Fisher

ViolaKailee WrightJiaheng Lu

CelloRobert Davis

Camilla Slaggle

String BassWilliam Walker

TimpaniAJ Covey

PercussionMatt Perkinson

Aaron RisterKeith Lovell

KeyboardPaula OlsonWendi Fisher

FBC OrchestraLaura Vickers, conductor

Evan AlexanderSamantha Ashley

Zoe AshleyAshley Billingsley

Kathlean BumgarnerKayla Bumgarner

Alexandria BurgessBenjamin Burgess

Kaleb BurtonKendra BurtonChloe CastleAudrey Cox

Tessa Jane CozensCora Rose CrowellJackson Davidson

Luke DavidsonLuke Davis

Katelyn DickersonNathan DickersonRachel Dickerson

Callie DixAidan DornKai Dorn

Lauren DornIan Dougherty

Julia DoughertyJonathan Duhon

Kaia EliasoffJosue Encarnacion

Alan EppersonSarah Epperson

Zack FaubelAlex Fino

Cassidy FosterKennedy Foster

Leah FrancisDrew Griffin

Braeden GunterJohn HagerAveri HainesBlake Haines

Alexander HaleHope HaleIsaiah HaleAlex HanceEric Hance

Abbie HankinsonJoey Hankinson

Kaylee HankinsonBrynnen HeepKellan HeepLivie HeepRhys Henry

Larkin HobererMadison HoyerMaggie Hunt

Caroline JacksonMadison Jackson

Sabrina JefferysSavannah Jefferys

Rowan JewettAuburn JohnsonGrace Johnson

Amy KingKatrina Koinm

Lindsey LenningBrady LongCaleb LongMason Long

Naomi McDermettRachel McDermettCassidy McGinnis

Ethan MesaMadelyn MormanTyrone NjelezekWilfried Njelezek

Ally NorrisWill Norris

Jaydyn OldhamWill Oliphant

Emma PfrimmerLianna Pfrimmer

Sara PickettTobias Pike

Ashley PiwetzEllie Piwetz

Hannah Piwetz

John PorterAimee RiddleCaleb RiddleLucas Rines

Lauren RogersStephen RogersAubrey SandersAvery Schrader

Caroline ShackelfordLilianna Shackelford

Ethan SheltonMcKenzie Shelton

Sarah SiedellTyler SimpkinsHadley Spruiell

Samantha StoffelsBrianna Tester

Sara TesterKaysa ThompsonLars ThompsonDonald Wilkes

Mary Grace WilkesJohnny Williams

Kaid WilliamsRobby WilliamsBrayden Wilson

Courtney WittrockMatthew Wittrock

Worship Arts for KidsCombined Choirs

Stacy Porter, conductor

WorshipFirst Baptist Church of Keller seeks to be a Christ-centered worshiping community. Our three Sunday Morning Services (8:00, 9:30, 11:00) celebrate the Gospel through psalms, hymns, worship songs, Scripture readings, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that the entire Body of Christ, young and old, should worship the Lord together. We desire our services to be welcoming to visitors and hopefully lead them to worship Christ with us.

GrowThrough the work of the Holy Spirit, we seek to conform our lives to the image of Christ. The Worship & Creative Arts Ministry is committed to helping our members grow in their relationship with God and we believe that the Creative Arts are a powerful means to do this. We believe that our members should continue to grow spiritually, musically, and relationally and we assist in this through discipleship classes, music education for children and adults, our Fine Arts Academy, and regular times of fellowship.

CreateMusic is a gift from God and we seek to worship Him through a variety of music. We have opportunities to sing and play in choirs, bands, orchestras, and handbell ensembles. We believe the diversity of our musical styles is a reflection of the Body of Christ. Our musicians strive for excellence in all that we do, but we know that our worship is acceptable to God only through the work of Christ. We have many opportunities in the Creative Arts for children, students, and adults.

ServeGod calls us to join Him in His work of redemption in our community and around the world. We believe that the Creative Arts give us a unique opportunity to share the Gospel. The Worship & Creative Arts Ministry seeks to serve the Keller community by being a place that celebrates and encourages the Arts. Each year we schedule Music and Mission opportunities throughout DFW, the United States, and across the world.

Dr. David Toledo, Associate Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts Matt Perkinson, Worship Ministry Associate

Stacy Porter, Worship Arts for Kids Coordinator Mark Arnold, Director of Handbell Ministries

Lisa Johnson, Worship Ministry Assistant

Fort Worth Children’s Choir

The Fort Worth Children’s Choir (FWCC) is an auditioned community choir for singers ages 8-14. The choir is sponsored by the School of Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the FBC Keller Center for the Arts. FWCC is modeled after some of America’s best children’s choirs such as the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Houston Children’s Choir, and the Charlotte Children’s Choir. In other words, the singers will perform great choral music, learn how to sing and read music, develop lifelong friendships, deepen their faith, and actively engage our community, region, state and country through song. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester.

For more information, visit www.fwchildrenschoir.org.

Summer Arts Programs

Each summer the Center for the Arts hosts a series of Summer Arts Programs. In 2015 we will be hosting week-long Arts Camps, Percussion Camp, and our annual Summer Music Camp. These programs are very affordable, great fun, and open to the public!

Concert Series

The Center for the Arts hosts a yearly concert series featuring some of the best collegiate and professional musicians and ensembles in the region. In previous years, we have hosted choirs from Southwestern Seminary and Baylor University, the Lake Junaluska Singers, the Annie Moses Band, and many others!

Visit www.fbckeller.org/concerts for our upcoming schedule!

Fine Arts Academy

We offer private instruction in art, flute, piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, organ and drum set. For information on fees and tuition, go to: http://www.fbcfaa.org

Please contact Stacy Porter at 817.431.2545 or [email protected]

225 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas 76248-2204Phone 817.431.2545 • www.fbckeller.org

Dr. David Toledo, Associate Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts

225 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas 76248-2204Phone (817) 431-2545 ∙ Fax (817) 431-9796

Keith Sanders, Senior Pastor ∙ [email protected]

Christmas EveCandlelight Services

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 4:00 p.m. – Designed for families with young children6:00 and 8:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight Services

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