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Explore the Creative Arts ministry at Porter First Baptist Church. Get involved with music, art, drama, and more to glorify God. Porter First CREATIVE ARTS CREATIVE ARTS Ministry The purpose of the Creative Arts ministry is to inspire all people to worship God, and to bring glory to Him through the use of the creative talents He has given us. Worship Choir The Worship Choir is for adults who enjoy singing with others and are willing to attend weekly rehearsals. This choir sings most Sundays as well as for special seasonal events. The Worship Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. Student Choir Student Choir is for grades 6-12 and meets on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 PM in the Choir Room. This choir meets from September until May, sings in worship periodically and joins the Worship Choir on some songs. Soloists in our multi-generational worship times are chosen out of this ensemble. Children's Choir Children's Choir is for grades 1-5 and our Preschool Choir is for 4 & 5 years through Kindergarten. These groups meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM. These choirs meet from September until May and present a Christmas musical, sing in worship periodically and join the Worship Choir on some songs. Soloists in our multi-generational worship times are chosen out of these ensembles. Praise Team Vocalists from our Worship Choir are chosen by the Worship Pastor to provide vocal leadership during congregational worship. These teams sing on a rotation basis and rehearse on Wednesday nights following Worship Choir rehearsal. Band The Worship Band plays for congregational worship and accompanies the choir. This group rehearses at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays and on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM. Participation is by invitation following an interview with the Worship Pastor. Please contact troy@porterfirst.org for more information. Tech Team The technical arts team is comprised of volunteers running the sound, lights, lyric computer, cameras, and video production console. If you are interested in being trained in one or more of these areas, please contact troy@porterfirst.org Drama If you have talents in acting or writing, we would love to have you use these abilities as we have need in our worship. Please contact troy@porterfirst.org to get more information about how you can serve. Choir Member Page FAQ How can I join the music ministry? Choirs are age-graded. There is no audition process for our choirs. To be a part of a praise team or band, email Troy for an interview and audition. What types of music do you perform? We sing a variety of styles here at Porter First - traditional, contemporary, Southern Gospel, etc. On any given Sunday you might hear hymns mixed with contemporary worship songs. Our congregation (and our worship pastor) loves all types of music and so our worship sound reflects that eclectic style. Do I need to have prior musical experience to participate? While reading music is a helpful skill, none of our choirs require you to read music. We will teach you your part. What instruments are used in the music ministry? We use a variety of instruments including piano, keyboard, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and drums. We also welcome wind and stringed instruments to become part of our ensemble! How often does the music ministry rehearse? Most of our groups rehearse once a week. Check our weekly schedule to find rehearsal times for the group you are interested in. I am not musical, how can I participate in the Worship Ministry? Our worship services each week require many people working behind the scenes running all of our technology. We need sound board operators, lyric computer operators, light board operators, camera people, and live stream directors. We also need music librarians and helpers in preschool and children's choirs. For seasonal events we need decorators, painters, carpenters, seamstresses and artists.

Learn about Porter First Baptist Church’s mission programs. Join us in serving our community and making a difference worldwide. Porter First MISSIONS MISSION Ministry The purpose of the Missions Ministry at Porter First Baptist Church is to encourage, educate, and inspire the congregation to reach the lost beyond the walls of our church with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mission Teams Our mission teams are divided into 6 different teams: Local, Congregational, National, Cross Cultural, Prayer/Promotional and Global Local Missions Throughout the year, we participate in or offer a variety of local mission activities. Some of these include (but are not limited to): Church Planting, Block Parties, Local Mission Support, Vacation Bible School, Prayer Walks, Men's & Women's Ministry Activities, Student Community Activities, Baptist Campus Ministries, Support local programs, Holiday Celebrations, Kids Hope, AC Ministry, Special Needs and much more.

Engage in the Student Ministry at Porter First Baptist Church. Empowering young people through Bible teachings, fellowship, and fun activities. Porter First STUDENTS STUDENT Ministry Our student ministry offers Junior High and High School students an awesome community where they can belong, build lasting friendships and deepen their walks with God. Sunday Life Groups Life Groups is the Sunday morning Bible study for 6th - 12th grade. Life groups meet every Sunday morning at 9:15am to 10:15am. Wednesdays Encounter Wednesday Encounter meets from 6:30 - 7:30 PM weekly. Through in-depth discipleship and worship, we challenge students to live a Christ honoring life in faith and obedience to God’s word. We understand that the teenage years can be difficult to navigate for many, but we also know that these years are a critical time for spiritual growth and maturity. Encounter Student Ministry at Porter First Baptist seeks to provide a solid foundation of biblical truth that prepares them to confront and navigate the challenges they will face throughout their lives.

Join the Adults Ministry at Porter First Baptist Church for Bible study, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Find your community today! Porter First Adults Adult Ministry Porter First adults are organized into life stages from Young Adults to Senior Adults. Whether you are married, single or single again, our Adult Ministry provides community groups, trips, and other activities for men and women that foster relationships, community, and spiritual growth. Life Groups Porter First Life Groups help people pursue authentic community in everyday life. They are the primary place where we witness “Life Together” with the highs and lows of everyday LIFE. Life Groups are for anyone. They are small groups of people gathered together by age or stage of life who study the Word of God, pray, play, and minister together. While you are at Life Group, your children will be in LIFE groups and your students will be in LIFE groups. Children will move from LIFE groups to Children's Church. Childcare is provided for Babies through 2s. Classes are offered for all life stages and ages! If you are not in a Life Group, come at 9:15am on Sunday and try one. Keep searching until you find one that fits you. Women Porter First Women is a place for single and married, young and old, diverse ethnicity, the mom, the college student, and the professional to come alongside one another to be rooted and built up in Jesus. Men Porter First Men is a place for single and married, young and old, diverse ethnicity, the dad, the college student, and the professional to come alongside one another to be rooted and built up in Jesus. Our men have opportunities through the year for Bible Studies and a quarterly Men's Breakfast. Singles Living single in today’s world is challenging. Singles today navigate through decisions about their future career, face challenges about being a single parent, learn to live as a single again, and think deeply about their future partner. We offer a class for singles ages 18 years through their 20s as well as a class for singles ages 30s and beyond. Senior Adults The activities of this ministry are augmented by a very active Senior Adult Club which meets occasional Wednesdays for a program and luncheon and which regularly sponsors retreats and trips for the Seniors. In addition to participation in their own devotionals, Bible studies, crafts, trips and recreational events, our Senior Adults lend their special talents and experience to all facets of church life including teaching, leading and outreach. All adults ages 55 and up may be a part of our Senior Adult Ministry.

Get to know the dedicated staff at Porter First Baptist Church. Our team is here to serve you and help guide you in your faith journey. STAFF Rob Ray Senior Pastor rob@porterfirst.org Troy Cates Pastor of Worship & Senior Adults troy@porterfirst.org Maury Gill Pastor to Children maury@porterfirst.org Ben Ellis Pastor to Students ben@porterfirst.org Carla Stephens Ministry Assistant Senior Pastor Assistant carla@porterfirst.org Linda Stitch Ministry Assistant Finances & Education linda@porterfirst.org