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'''Marcus Pointe  Baptist Church''' is a [[Baptist]] church located at 6205 [[North W]] Street. It is affiliated with the [[Wikipedia:Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptist Convention]] and the [[Wikipedia:Florida Baptist Convention|Florida Baptist Convention]]. The Senior Pastor ( Gordon Godfrey Jr.)
 
'''Marcus Pointe  Baptist Church''' is a [[Baptist]] church located at 6205 [[North W]] Street. It is affiliated with the [[Wikipedia:Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptist Convention]] and the [[Wikipedia:Florida Baptist Convention|Florida Baptist Convention]]. The Senior Pastor ( Gordon Godfrey Jr.)
  
 
==Music programs==
 
==Music programs==
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*'''Worship Choir''':  Open to all members high school age and up.  This choir leads the worship in the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. service's and is the primary choir for all special events.  Each year this choir presents a Christmas Musical Celebration, an Easter Pageant and a Freedom Celebration.  Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Worship
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Here at Marcus Pointe we believe in worshiping God in many different ways. Find something that you enjoy and get involved! There's something for everyone!
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*'''Orchestra''':  This instrumental group is open to all members high school age or older.  This group accompanies the worship in the 10:30 a.m. service.  They meet for rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
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Our purpose is to use the
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*'''Praise Choir''':  This choir is open to all members who are 55 or older.  This choir leads in worship on Sunday nights about once a month. They rehearse on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and  often sing in nursing homes or retirement centers after rehearsals.
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arts as a communication
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*'''Praise Bells''':  This handbell choir meets for rehearsals on Fridays at 8:00 a.m.  It is open to members age 55 or above.  They play in worship services occasionally and minister in area  retirement centers and nursing homes.
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tool for God's glory!
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*'''Power of Praise''': This choir is open to all Youth in middle school or high school. They lead in worship on many Sunday nights. They meet for rehearsal on Sundays at 4:30 p.m.
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*'''Children’s Choir''':  We have two children’s choirs, Music Makers for children in grades 1-3 and Young Musicians for children in grades 4-6.  These groups sing occasionally on Sunday nights and usually present two musicals during the year.  They meet on Sundays at 4:30 p.m.
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It is the purpose of our music and worship ministry to point people to Christ through the creative arts. Worship is the vehicle which ushers us into the presence of Almighty God, prepares our hearts to hear from God, and points lost people to God through Jesus Christ.
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*'''Preschool Choir''':  Includes children age 3-kindergarten.  They meet on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. and sing on Sunday nights when they are ready.
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Brent French
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Music Pastor
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Psalm 34:1-3
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I will bless the Lord at all time: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.
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Sundays
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4:30 PM
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Celebration Orchestra ( Worship Center )
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4:45 PM
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Celebration Choir (Choir Room)
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Wednesdays
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6:30 PM
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KIDZ PRAIZE (Children's Choir) - (three-year-olds—5th Grade—Bldg. A) (SCHOOL YEAR ONLY)
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6:15 PM
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Celebration Choir (Choir Room)
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6:30 PM
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Celebration Orchestra (Worship Center )
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For more information about our different ministry opportunities, please contact the Music Office at 479-8337.
  
 
==Missions==
 
==Missions==

Revision as of 01:54, 24 August 2009

Marcus Pointe Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 6205 North W Street. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Florida Baptist Convention. The Senior Pastor ( Gordon Godfrey Jr.)

Music programs

Here at Marcus Pointe we believe in worshiping God in many different ways. Find something that you enjoy and get involved! There's something for everyone! Our purpose is to use the arts as a communication tool for God's glory!

It is the purpose of our music and worship ministry to point people to Christ through the creative arts. Worship is the vehicle which ushers us into the presence of Almighty God, prepares our hearts to hear from God, and points lost people to God through Jesus Christ.

Brent French Music Pastor

Psalm 34:1-3 I will bless the Lord at all time: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together.


Sundays

4:30 PM Celebration Orchestra ( Worship Center ) 4:45 PM Celebration Choir (Choir Room) Wednesdays

6:30 PM KIDZ PRAIZE (Children's Choir) - (three-year-olds—5th Grade—Bldg. A) (SCHOOL YEAR ONLY) 6:15 PM Celebration Choir (Choir Room) 6:30 PM Celebration Orchestra (Worship Center )


For more information about our different ministry opportunities, please contact the Music Office at 479-8337.

Missions

  • Jerusalem Projects are the church's Mission projects within the local community. From building homes with Habitat for Humanity to feeding the homeless at the Washburn Center to holding Back Yard Bible Club’s at Timberlake Mobile Home Community, we do monthly church wide projects tailored to meet the needs of our “Jerusalem” here in Escambia County.
  • Judea Projects are Mission projects within the State of Florida. The church does annual projects tailored to meet the needs of “Judea” here in the State of Florida with the Florida Baptist Convention.
  • Samaria Projects are the church's Mission projects throughout the United States. They have been very involved in the rebuilding efforts of New Orleans through a partnership with Mission Lab. East Brent does annual mission projects tailored to meet the needs of “Samaria” here in the USA.
  • Global Projects are Mission projects throughout the world. In 2008, East Brent ministered to the people of Puerto Rico. In 2009, they are projected to minister in Romania.

Events

  • Vacation Bible School
  • Golf Tournament
  • Student Life
  • Festival of Light
  • Upward Basketball

Church Staff

  • Pastor: Gordon Godfrey Jr
  • Executive Pastor: Bob Meldrim
  • Associate Pastor: Scott Bennefield
  • Music/Worship Pastor: Brent French
  • Youth/Student Pastor: Craig Hindsman
  • Media Director: Greg Godfrey
  • MPCS Administrator: June Godfrey

External links

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