Music is one factor of which makes life pleasurable or enjoyable. It’s one that makes our every mood or atmosphere pleasant. And in the Christian realm, it’s a tool that often teaches us, reminds us, encourages us and enables us in our every day life. And perhaps, that’s one reason why we have a ministry called the “Choir”.
The Choir Ministry or Music Ministry is one of the departments of the Loakan Baptist Church, assigned to minister or serve through sharing special numbers or Cantatas. Whose goal is to reach to unbelievers and believers with songs inspired by the Word of God and the Christian Faith.
Start of January, acting as the current Music Director, with the assistance of Bro. Jasper Lamsis, the preparations for Easter Cantata is at a delay. I had to think of what’s next and asked God for His leading. Through prayers, I have earnestly sought for what God desires for me to do especially with regards to the presentation of the Easter Cantata. By February, God lead me to make a collection of songs asking several people to help with the presentation. Our choir practices for the Easter Cantata started by the mid-month of February, simultaneously preparing also for every Sunday special numbers. Several groups like the Men and Ladies of the Loakan Baptist Church were asked to present some songs included in the Cantata, and asked my father, Huberto Caroy, to preach the Gospel as part of the Cantata presentation, focusing to lead unbelievers to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
By April, with almost approximately 2 months of practice, the Easter Cantata was held. We knew the practices wasn’t enough, and all we can do was to simply depend on God on how it would come up. We had to pray and focus mainly on sharing God’s Word especially the message of salvation through songs. The Easter Cantata was entitled as “The Message.” And indeed, God has answered our prayers. Hearing feedbacks that souls responded to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is a satisfaction that God had indeed answered our prayers and made our labors not in vain.
After the Cantata, I continued to pray and sought what God’s will is regarding the music ministry. My desire has changed and sought to pass the leadership to Jasper Lamsis, Christian and Lyndon as assistants; a desire to teach / train others to become leaders according to their own talents and strengths as well as their weaknesses, as God instilled in every Christian believers. But before passing the leadership, the Choir had to be organized, and by the month of May we elected several people to be in position, was presented to the Church and prayed for.
To re-affirm the members of the choir of their commitment to the ministry, a commitment form was passed and to be signed as an indication of ones dedication to the choir ministry, reminding as well the goals and the responsibilities. About 23 individuals committed as member of the choir for the year 2009 – 2010, but due to other personal activities and priorities, some can not actively participate. The choir continues to be open for membership as long as one will agree and commit oneself to follow the agreed rules and guidelines, putting in mind the responsibility of being one.
To edify and train choir members, they were sent to seminars and workshop, such as the MusiCAMP 2009, hosted by the Christian Artists Ministries Philippines Inc., held here in Baguio City, and another musical workshop held at the Victory Baptist Church. With these trainings and learning opportunity, they are trained and enhanced to continue to glorify God through using their God-given talents and sharing their knowledge as well.
Other than re-organizing the choir, another group was formed, named as “Christians Committed to Christ” or known as “C3”, formed by young people with the same passion towards music and serving God through it. The C3 was originally formed to make the members be more affiliated to the name of Christ, more than to be affiliated with a name of school, from which they were grouped to be part of a singing club, or a chorale. More than to make known the name of their school, they desired to make known and represent Christ with their singing.
Almost half a year, all these things have transpired within the music ministry, unexpected but God-glorifying. And as I continually seek God’s wisdom and guidance, truly He’s been faithful enough to lead the way, and I continue to be a witness thereof. Hopefully, as months or years passes bye, the new generations will also see or have a glimpse of how awesome our God is.
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The Choir Ministry or Music Ministry is one of the departments of the Loakan Baptist Church, assigned to minister or serve through sharing special numbers or Cantatas. Whose goal is to reach to unbelievers and believers with songs inspired by the Word of God and the Christian Faith.
Start of January, acting as the current Music Director, with the assistance of Bro. Jasper Lamsis, the preparations for Easter Cantata is at a delay. I had to think of what’s next and asked God for His leading. Through prayers, I have earnestly sought for what God desires for me to do especially with regards to the presentation of the Easter Cantata. By February, God lead me to make a collection of songs asking several people to help with the presentation. Our choir practices for the Easter Cantata started by the mid-month of February, simultaneously preparing also for every Sunday special numbers. Several groups like the Men and Ladies of the Loakan Baptist Church were asked to present some songs included in the Cantata, and asked my father, Huberto Caroy, to preach the Gospel as part of the Cantata presentation, focusing to lead unbelievers to the saving knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
By April, with almost approximately 2 months of practice, the Easter Cantata was held. We knew the practices wasn’t enough, and all we can do was to simply depend on God on how it would come up. We had to pray and focus mainly on sharing God’s Word especially the message of salvation through songs. The Easter Cantata was entitled as “The Message.” And indeed, God has answered our prayers. Hearing feedbacks that souls responded to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is a satisfaction that God had indeed answered our prayers and made our labors not in vain.
After the Cantata, I continued to pray and sought what God’s will is regarding the music ministry. My desire has changed and sought to pass the leadership to Jasper Lamsis, Christian and Lyndon as assistants; a desire to teach / train others to become leaders according to their own talents and strengths as well as their weaknesses, as God instilled in every Christian believers. But before passing the leadership, the Choir had to be organized, and by the month of May we elected several people to be in position, was presented to the Church and prayed for.
To re-affirm the members of the choir of their commitment to the ministry, a commitment form was passed and to be signed as an indication of ones dedication to the choir ministry, reminding as well the goals and the responsibilities. About 23 individuals committed as member of the choir for the year 2009 – 2010, but due to other personal activities and priorities, some can not actively participate. The choir continues to be open for membership as long as one will agree and commit oneself to follow the agreed rules and guidelines, putting in mind the responsibility of being one.
To edify and train choir members, they were sent to seminars and workshop, such as the MusiCAMP 2009, hosted by the Christian Artists Ministries Philippines Inc., held here in Baguio City, and another musical workshop held at the Victory Baptist Church. With these trainings and learning opportunity, they are trained and enhanced to continue to glorify God through using their God-given talents and sharing their knowledge as well.
Other than re-organizing the choir, another group was formed, named as “Christians Committed to Christ” or known as “C3”, formed by young people with the same passion towards music and serving God through it. The C3 was originally formed to make the members be more affiliated to the name of Christ, more than to be affiliated with a name of school, from which they were grouped to be part of a singing club, or a chorale. More than to make known the name of their school, they desired to make known and represent Christ with their singing.
Almost half a year, all these things have transpired within the music ministry, unexpected but God-glorifying. And as I continually seek God’s wisdom and guidance, truly He’s been faithful enough to lead the way, and I continue to be a witness thereof. Hopefully, as months or years passes bye, the new generations will also see or have a glimpse of how awesome our God is.
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