Director: Mrs. Brenda Chavis
Worship Service(s): 4th Sunday 8AM

THE AGAPE SINGERS: this vocal ensemble was organized in 2002.  The Ensemble serves each 4th Sunday during the 8:00 a.m. Worship Observances.  Mrs. Brenda Chavis serves as the Director of this ensemble.  The Ensemble is open to members 16 years of age and older.  They rehearse each Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Director: Reverend Shirley Stanley
Worship Service(s): 1st Sunday 8AM & 11AM

THE MALE CHORUS is comprised of males eighteen years of age and older. Rev. Shirley Stanley serves as choral director. Juana Thompson, serves as Pianist; Christopher Redd, keyboardist; Jonathan Derricott, bassist & Martin Southerland, drummer. The Male Chorus renders ministry through song each 1st Sunday during the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Observances.  Worship Preparation/Choral Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7:00 p.m.  The Male Chorus' Repertoire is comprised of southern-traditional gospel music, negro spirituals, hymns and anthems arranged for adult male voices.

Interim Director:  Mr. Antuane Ramon Moore
Worship Service(s): 2nd Sunday 10AM & 3rd Sunday 8AM

THE SENIOR CHOIR was organized in 1882 during the inception of the church. The Senior Choir is comprised of adults who assemble each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to study the printed page and apply the lyrical text in accordance to the Word of God.  The Senior Choir is currently led by our Interim Director, Mr. Antuane Ramon Moore. Ms. Juana Thompson serves as Organist, and Mr. Christopher Redd serves as pianist.  The Choir renders the ministry of music each 2nd Sunday at 10:00 a.m. during Unity Sunday Worship Observances and each 3rd Sunday at 8:00 a.m. during Early Morning Worship Observances.

Director: Ms. Keonya Harris
Worship Service(s): 2nd Sunday 10AM & 3rd Sunday 11AM

THE S. H. THOMPSON MEMORIAL CHOIR (formerly The YOUNG ADULT CHOIR) was named for the former pastor, Rev. Samuel H. Thompson who served 1958-1978.Currently, Ms. Keonya Harris serves as Choral Director.  Ms. Juana Thompson, pianist; Mr. Christopher Redd, keyboardist; Mr. Eddie Slater, lead guitarist; Mr. Stanley Scott, bassist and Mr. James "Jimmy" Carson, drummer.  The Choir's persuasion is comprised of traditional, progressive & modern-contemporary gospel music. The Choir renders ministry through song each 2nd Sunday at 10:00 a.m. during the Unity Sunday Worship Observances and each 3rd Sunday at 11:00 am. during Mid-Morning Worship Observances.  Worship-Preparation/Choral Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Director: Mrs. Brenda Chavis
Worship Service(s): Every Sunday 8AM & 11AM

THE PRAISE & WORSHIP MINISTRY: this vocal ensemble was organized in 2001.  Also affectionately known as the Praise & Worship Team because they are small in number and show what God can do with a faithful few.  This team serves faithfully each Sunday during the 8:00 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Observances with the exception of 4th Sunday's 11AM service (which is led by the Youth of the church). 
Mrs. Brenda Chavis serves as the Director.  They rehearse each Monday at 7:00 p.m -- all who feel called to lead fellow worshippers in Praise are welcome!

Director: Ms. Cecelia Thomas
Worship Service: 4th Sunday 11:00 a.m.

THE PRAISE-FELLOWSHIP YOUTH CHOIR (formerly The Youth Choir) is comprised of members aged twelve through twenty. Youth twenty-one years of age and older occasionally serve as mentors and support the choir in their music ministry endeavors.  The Choir renders a mixture of contemporary as well as traditional gospel music.  Juana Thompson serves as pianist; Christopher Redd serves as keyboardist, Jonathan Derricott serves as bassist and Francisco Rollins is the drummer.  The Choir renders the ministry of music each 4th Sunday during our 11:00 a.m. Youth Emphasis Worship Observance. The Choir's worship-preparation/rehearsals are held Wednesdays before the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays in each month at 6:00 p.m.

A word from the director to all members and parents of PFYC:

This year, 2010, we are "raising the bar in ministry" and what is expected of individuals ministering God's Word to His people whether it be through song, dance, etc.

*Bring a Bible to each choir rehearsal (it is one thing to sing, but I want them to understand what they are singing about through the Word of God.

*Rehearsal attendance is mandatory.  If your child anticipates missing a rehearsal, the choir director or choir president should be notified prior to the rehearsal date, not the same date of the rehearsal.  We understand there are times when emergencies and school involvement may cause a fluctuation in schedule, however, we pray that the director will be aware of the number of choir members participating from week-to-week and month-to-month.

*Absences: There have been entirely too many weekly absences especially without prior notification to the director or president.  If your child misses more than two rehearsals without speaking to the director, he/she will not be allowed to sing the following 4th Sunday

*Dress rehearsal is defined as the rehearsal held the week prior to 4th Sunday worship observances.  This rehearsal is mandatory and cannot be missed.  Please notify the director if there are any schedule conflicts that may cause you to be absent at dress rehearsal.  The director will consult with you based on your readiness.

*Extended ministry engagements provide choir members the opportunity to travel and minister beyond the walls of St. Peter Baptist Church.  These opportunities are important and impacting to the life of a young Christian.  It provides other persons a chance to hear the Word of the Lord through song.  It also fosters Christian fellowship and spiritual growth as "one body in Christ".

The director and staff leaders will strive to share extended ministry engagements at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance.

We pray that you will adjust your schedule and allow each choir member to participate as one body.  Oftentimes we receive last minute notice from persons who plan to be absent.  This is no longer acceptable.  We pray that persons outside of St. Peter will be blessed with the same similar PFYC ministry voices whenever we sing off-campus.  Therefore, you are reminded to contact the director or president as soon as an absence is anticipated or no later than a week prior to the event.

These 2010 goals and objectives will enable the choir to grow in Word and deed as we continue in the work of the Lord.

I wish to thank you for your participation in this youth ministry of SPBC.  I pray that we will continue our strategy and methodology in accordance to God's Will and Way.

May the Lord God bless and keep you until we meet again.

Musically yours,
Cecelia Thomas
PFYC Director

Director: Ms. Keonya Harris
Worship Service(s): 4th Sunday 11AM

THE SUNBEAM CHOIR is comprised of children ages three through eleven years of age.  The Sunbeam Choir offers an "observational ministry." This ministry provides parents the opportunity to bring their two and three year olds to witness the choral rehearsal sessions. During this observation period, young children become oriented to the process of rendering praise to God through song. Once the observation period is complete, these children become active members of the Sunbeam Choir.  The Sunbeams render ministry through song each 4th Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. Youth Emphasis Sunday Worship Observance.  The Choir rehearses on Thursdays before the 3rd & 4th Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Director: Ms. Cecelia Thomas
Worship Service(s): 4th Sunday 11AM

THE YOUTH PRAISE & WORSHIP MINISTRY: this vocal ensemble was organized in 2008.  This vocal group leads the congregation in Praise with a contemporary worship songs that appeal to the younger population.