The Worship Ministry of Northside Baptist exists to provide our people with avenues of service to bring glory to the Lord through music, drama and other creative arts.
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. - Psalm 95:1
In John 4, Jesus tells us that the Father is looking for people who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. We worship in truth by worshiping the one true God as He has demonstrated Himself in Scripture. We worship in spirit by praising the One who has saved our souls, and we cannot help but offer our lives in thanks and appreciation for who He is and what He has done.
Worship at Northside will not be defined by styles of music. God is the author and audience of our worship. We will worship Him using ancient hymn texts and contemporary songs as well. Worship should never be defined by what we want it to be. Rather, it should be defined by what God wants it to be. Therefore, the worship at Northside strives to be God-honoring (Romans 12:1-2) and Christ-exalting (Revelation 5:12). Worship will be celebrative and reflective. It will be introspective and responsive.
Worship is not defined by what happens on Sunday morning or Sunday night. Worship begins in the heart of every believer as they live their lives as a sacrifice to the One who gives them life. Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do it all in the name of the Lord.
Worship Opportunities
This group is the main area of service for people to lead in worship. It is non-auditioned and open to all members of Northside ages 16 and older. We lead every Sunday morning for worship using a variety of song styles. We sing everything from Southern Gospel to the music of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. As well as leading every Sunday, the Worship Choir also presents special presentations throughout the year. If you are looking to get involved with the worship ministry of Northside Baptist, then this is the place to start. Worship Choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 all year long in the Choir Room located directly behind the auditorium. Childcare is provided via regular Wednesday night activites for children of all ages.
For instrumentalists, this group provides all the music for Sunday morning worship as well as accompany the worship choir each week and for special presentations. We utilize all types of instruments in this ensemble ranging from guitar and drums to French Horn and clarinet. An audition is required for this group of players. High School level of skill is required to be a part of this group as is regular rehearsal and worship attendance. This group meets on Tuesday nights from 6:15-7:30. Childcare for children ages birth through five years is available. For more information, please call the church office and speak to Michael Sapp.
This group leads during our Sunday night services which tend to be more contemporary in music. We sing modern praise and worship songs from artisits such as Casting Crowns, Third Day, David Crowder, Chris Tomlin and Natalie Grant just to name a few. Audition is required as well for this group. We meet on Sunday nights from 4:30 to 5:45 in the auditorium. If you are interested in joining, please call the church office and speak to Michael to arrange an interview.
This group of rotating vocalists assist the Worship Leader on Sunday morings by helping lead the congregation in worship. To be considered to participate, you must be a regular attender and participate in the Worship Choir, have an interview with the Worship Pastor, and be able to sight-read and harmonize for Sunday morning services. Praise Team members will often be called upon for soloist duties and fill in for the Worship Leader when he is away. Praise Team members will be required to be early for all worship services for sound checks as well as occassionally attend orchestra rehearsals to go over new congregational songs. For more information, please call the church office and speak to Michael to arrange an interview.