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Grace Church
Music Ministry
Choir and Orchestra Expectations
As a member of the Grace Church Choir or Orchestra I commit to the following:
Commitment to the Lord
- The pursuit of a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Living a lifestyle of Christian integrity both publicly and privately before our Lord, knowing that involvement in this public music ministry places me in a position of representing our Lord and His Church.
- Consistent devotion to God resulting in an authentic lifestyle of private and public worship, knowing that my private worship sets the tone to help me lead the church in worship.
- Upholding an uncompromising standard of moral and spiritual integrity.
Commitment to the church
- Active involvement in the ministry of our church by faithfully attending services and sitting under the preaching of the Word even when the choir/orch doesn't sing/play.
- Upholding and supporting the mission of Grace Church.
- Upholding and supporting the God-called leadership of Grace Church.
Commitment to the team
- Contributing to a positive spirit and Christ-honoring attitude in the group.
- Preserving the unity of the body by not participating in gossip or negative conversation.
- Faithful attendance (minimum 75% requirement) at rehearsals and to my leadership responsibilities as a choir/orchestra member at Sunday services and other music ministry events, including Seasonal Outreaches, Missions Festival, Fresh Encounter and any other all-church worship events which we have been asked to lead.
- An understanding that consistent absences will call into question my ability to participate and that if I have specific concerns or situations, I will notify my Care Group Leader.
- An understanding that if I will be absent at Wednesday rehearsal or on a particular Sunday, it is my responsibility to let my Care Group Leader know before that week's Wednesday rehearsal.
- An understanding that if I am absent and don't notify my CGL, I should expect a call or e-mail from them.
- Being on time and having my music ready to sing and/or my instrument ready to play at the given time.
These points of commitment are meant to bring clarity and help manage expectations. Remember, we live by grace. We might find that some of the above expectations are simply not realistic or practical and may need to be adjusted. In the meantime, thanks for understanding and doing your best to be a team player in this ministry.
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