This summer, Genesis, the youth choir of First Baptist Church of Mount Holly, NC will be traveling on a mission tour as the hands and feet of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The choir is made up of 35 Middle and High School Youth, grades 6-12. All youth are required to meet extensive participation and memorization requirements, as well as participating in tour interviews to qualify to go on tour. Genesis has performed mission tours across the United States, most recently to San Antonio, Myrtle Beach, Cleveland, Ohio. The Choirs are under the direction of Minister of Music Brian Childers.
Each Mission tour that Genesis participates in is focused on Ministry, Service, and Spiritual Growth. Youth are challenged to grow in their love for Christ and their love for others.
1.) Concerts of Worship. Youth share their deep-seated love of God through song in concerts to people in all walks of life. Concerts include personal testimony and times of personal interaction with audiences afterwards.
2.) Service to others. Youth spend a substantial amount of time in Mission efforts, taking part in projects that require them to give of themselves to others, sharing the love of Christ with those we encounter along the way.
3.) Daily quiet times with God. Time is set aside each morning for individual devotions, prayer, journalling, and listening for God’s voice.
4.) Group devotionals. Each evening, Youth and adult leaders guide group discussions, prayer and sharing time as the youth talk about the ways they have seen God at work.
Teenagers in our world today need a place to belong. The Youth Music Ministry at First Baptist Church has been able to provide that place for hundreds of teenagers through the years. The summer mission tour is always a highlight of their year, for some, it is the high point of their high school journey. The experiences shared on these trips become formative milestones in the lives of the youth, as they give of themselves, they also take these lifelong memories and life lessons with them wherever God’s path takes them in life.
2014 Tour Repertoire Sing For Joy Purcell Create in Me A Clean Heart Johnson Blessing Katie Moran Bart Locus Iste Bruckner Be Not Afraid Courtney Gloria Giardiniere Psalm 139 Allen Pote I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Bradford Canticle of Trust Kern What Wondrous Love Is This Sharp Lord, I Call to You Mozart/arr. Hopson Praise His Holy Name Hampton Shine on Me Dilworth Ride The Chariot Smith May God Grant Childers
Exodus I Tour Rep May God Grant To the Living Jubilo I Surrender All
Exodus II Tour Rep All Hail The Power of Jesus How Firm A Foundation Fantasy on Restoration Feel the Spirit Capriccio Tennessee Waltz Now the Greenblade Riseth