Instrumental & Vocal Specials

Worship Theme & Musical Style

• Sun AM: Sunday mornings special numbers should fit the worship theme, and serve to elevate our hearts to the Lord.

• Sun PM: Sunday evening openers can be more lively and energetic, and/or expressive of our devotion to and love for the Lord. 

• Instrumental arrangements should allow the audience to easily "sing along" with the text in their mind. Our attempt is to avoid complicated or overly artistic arrangements that obscure the melody.

• From the MCBC "Non-Negotiables of Our Ministry"

  •  4. We believe in reverent worship (Jn. 4:23-34; Heb. 12:28).

  • Our three weekly services have specific and varied purposes. Our Sunday morning services are elevated, not formal. Our desire is to worship God in an atmosphere that lost people in attendance will fall on their faces and worship God and declare that God is certainly among us (1 Cor. 14:24-25). Our Sunday evening services are more spontaneous, without slipping into an inappropriate casualness. Our Wednesday evening services typically involve greater congregational participation and concentrate on prayer.

Scheduling

• You will receive an email from Planning Center Services several weeks in advance of your assigned service (unless there is a need for a replacement due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances). This email will include the details of your assignment and provide an option to accept or decline. If you are new to this process or would like a refresher, please visit the Scheduling page for step-by-step instructions and a brief tutorial.

Week of Your Ministry

Monday 

• You will receive an email requesting your information for the service you are ministering.

Tuesday

• You will receive a service-order draft with your assigned mic check times.

• Helpful: If possible, send your song to Mr. Arnold on Tuesday so it can be considered as the service order is being prepared.

Wednesday (Song-Submission Deadline)

• Please submit all information (lyrics, copyright, etc.) through the MCBC Music System by Wednesday PM.

Friday

• Shirley Pullins (church secretary) will send the finalized service order and schedule.

Sunday

• Plan to arrive five minutes before your scheduled mic check time.

• Please sing or play your number all the way through so that A/V personnel can: both 1) Set camera shots and 2) Practice advancing PowerPoint slides at the correct time.

Lyrics/PP Slides

• All information is submitted using our "MCBC Music System."(linked here).

• Please submit all your information (lyrics, copyright, etc.) by Wednesday PM. 

• For a simple explanation of how this system works, click here. 

Slide-Advancing Notes

• If possible, bring an extra copy of your piece for A/V personnel to reference.

• Please note:

  • Copyright law does not allow photocopies or digital copies without permission

  • If you do not have an extra copy and the arrangement is straightforward, there is usually no issue if you clearly indicate the number of measures for introductions and interludes in your lyric submission.

  • If the arrangement is unfamiliar or complex and you’re concerned about timing, please contact Mr. Arnold early in the week. The church is also happy to purchase extra copies if needed

• Reminder: submit all your information by Wed PM of the week you will be ministering. 🙂 Thank you!

Copyright Considerations

Because we live stream our services, in order for our musicians to perform vocal and instrumental numbers that use published arrangements, we must have permission from the copyright holder. When choosing an arrangement, check to see if the name of the copyright holder is on our list of authorized publishers. If so, we can stream performances of the arrangement in our services. Contact Mr. Arnold for questions about CCLI coverage. 

The arrangement you want to use is copyrighted by a publisher not in the authorized list, then you can use it only if you obtain permission by writing to the copyright holder and receiving permission to stream your performance of their music in our service. 

If you have an arrangement you want to use and need help determining whether you can use it, email sarnold@mountcalvarybaptist.org and ask.

Dress Requirements:

• • Ladies - head-covering, tops with sleeves, modest necklines, dresses or skirts that cover the knees when seated. 

  • Men - Coat & Tie

Thank you all so much for your ministry!