It is my pleasure to welcome you to the West Jackson Baptist Church music ministry page!  As the minister of music I have the privilege of working with some of the finest Christians and musicians I know as we seek to lead our people in the worship of our great God.  We find great joy in using our music as a vehicle to honor our Lord and to give Him glory.  We also take very seriously the call to be lovers of God and to "speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs".  Our joy is deepened when others join in the song with us.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are a part of the song of the ages.  Moses led the Israelites in Exodus 15:2 to sing, "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.  He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."  And John records for us in Revelation 5:12-13 the new song that all the angels, every creature, and all the redeemed will sing to the King of Glory, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" ..... "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"  From the beginning of time to the end of time, we are called to praise the name of the Lord.

West Jackson Baptist church welcomes you to consider joining with us in the song of praise to the Lamb who was slain for us, who has provided grace and mercy for us.  As a part of our congregation gathered in worship, you are a part of the song God has been writing in the hearts of His people through all of time.  To sing together in worship is one of the great acts of unity in the church as it reflects obedience to His commands as in Psalm 105:1-3.  "Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.  Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice."  Our music also reflects encouragement for one another as Paul taught in Colossians 3 when he said, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."  Imagine the power released when all of God's people lift their voices as one mighty voice in thanksgiving  lifting the name of Jesus.  Imagine God's response when His people humble themselves and lift Him up.  This is a vital part of who we are as God's family here at West Jackons.

Just as singing in the congregation is a part of our worship offering to God, many of us sense a calling to be a part of musical leadership.  You may have a gift of singing or playing an instrument or God may have given you a deep love for using music as a conduit for the sharing of your faith.  There are many opportunities for you to use your gifts in the music ministry of our church family.  West Jackson shares a graded choir program for children in Preschool (4 years old) through high school.  These experiences provide developmental music and spiritual growth opportunities that are age appropriate.  Please check out our children's music and student music ministries page by clicking on the side bar to find out more about these choirs, their purpose and their meeting times.

The church's worship services are led musically by the Sanctuary Choir, Worship Team, and Church Orchestra.  The choir and orchestra are always looking for believers to come and join their gifts in their leadership responsibilities.  This offers great opportunities for service, for fellowship, and for personal growth in our relationships with the Lord and with each other.  Please check out our individual pages for any area of interest or contact our music office at 731-512-3703.  On behalf of the music ministry at West Jackson, I would love to talk with you about our church family and its music.  Or better yet, just show up at a rehearsal this week.

"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful osngs.  Know that the Lord is God.  It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."  Psalm 100:1-3

Ricky Clark