St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Music Ministry Planning Calendar

Henry L. Parker, Jr., Minister of Music  ·  June – August 2026
Sunday service Special Sunday Band session No rehearsal / rest Standard rehearsal VBS — No Rehearsals

June 2026

Current Rotation · 4 Sundays · Special: Father's Day Jun 21
Week 1 · toward 1st Sunday Jun 7
1Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
2Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
4Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children · Praise TeamSJMBC Choir + Youth — 6:00 PM (60 min) · Sanctuary · Praise Team — 7:00 PM (50 min)
7
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC ChoirCommunion Sunday · tap to expand service detail
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Special Notes
🕊 Communion Service · Right Hand of Fellowship: Aminata Traore'-Wilson
Order of Music
  • 1All Hail the PowerKey of F# · Praise Team & Congregation
  • 2Bless the Lord MedleyKey of Db · Morning Chant / Worship Chorus
  • 3Oh Give ThanksKey of Bb · 1st Musical Selection
  • 4I'll Always Praise Your NameKey of Db–F · Offering Selection
  • 5PrayKey of Ebm · 76.5 bpm · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 6There is a FountainKey of Eb · McClendon arr. · Communion Choir Selection
Sermon
Title & Scripture Pending
Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I
Week 2 · toward 2nd Sunday Jun 14
8Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
9Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
11Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Youth in Fellowship Hall
14
Sun
2nd Sunday — Youth & Young AdultsMade to Worship + SJMBC ChoirYouth Sunday · tap to expand service detail
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Special Notes
🎓 Youth & Young Adults Sunday · Sermon by Pastor C. Dennis Edwards II
Order of Music
  • 1Excellent Is Your NameKey of E–G · 1st Musical Selection
  • 2You Deserve ItKey of Gb · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 3I'm Glad to Be in the ServiceKey of Ab · 2 choruses only · Acknowledge Guests
  • 4Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowKey of Eb · Doxology / Closing
Week 3 · toward 3rd Sunday Jun 21 — Father's Day  |  ⚠️ VBS WEEK — NO REHEARSALS Jun 15–19
15Mon
No Rehearsal — VBSAll Ensembles OffVacation Bible School — No rehearsals this weekWorship Band · Male Chorus · Made to Worship all cancelled
16Tue
No Rehearsal — VBSMen's Chorale OffVacation Bible School — No rehearsals this week
18Thu
No Rehearsal — VBSPraise Team + Youth/Children OffVacation Bible School — No rehearsals this week
21
Sun
3rd Sunday · Special — Father's DayWomen of SJMBC ChoirFather's Day · tap to expand service detail
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Special Notes
👔 Father's Day — Women of SJMBC Choir lead worship
Order of Music
  • 1Come Let Us Worship the Lord in the Beauty of HolinessKey of C · Opening
  • 2This is the Day That the Lord Has MadeKey of Bb · 1st Musical Selection
  • 3More Than AnythingKey of Ab · 2nd Musical Selection
Sermon
Title & Scripture Pending
Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I
Week 4 · toward 4th Sunday Jun 28
22Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
23Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
25Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) — Full band with SJMBC ChoirPre-4th Sunday · Monthly band session
28
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending in Planning Center
29Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
30Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM

July 2026

Current Rotation · 4 Sundays · 136th Church Anniversary: July 19
Week 1 · toward 1st Sunday Jul 5
2Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children · Praise TeamChoir + Youth — 6:00 PM (60 min) · Praise Team — 7:00 PM (50 min)
5
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC ChoirCommunion Sunday · tap to expand service detail
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Order of Music
  • 1He is the Great I AmKey of Db · 1st Musical Selection
  • 2God is Good All the TimeKey of Bb · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 3There is a FountainKey of Eb · Offering Selection
Sermon
Title & Scripture Pending
Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I · Communion Sunday
Week 2 · toward 2nd Sunday Jul 12
6Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
7Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
9Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Youth in Fellowship Hall
12
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthMade to Worship + SJMBC ChoirService details pending in Planning Center
Week 3 · toward 3rd Sunday Jul 19 — 136th Church Anniversary
13Mon
Band SessionWorship Band + Directors6:00 PM — Anniversary prep rehearsalMon after 2nd Sunday · M2W: OFF · Men's Chorale: OFF (Tuesdays only)
14Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM — Anniversary prep
16Thu
RehearsalPraise Team + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Youth in Fellowship Hall · SJMBC Choir offPre-3rd Sunday / Anniversary eve
19
Sun
3rd Sunday · 136th Church AnniversaryAll Ensembles136th Church Anniversary — celebratory repertoire · Service details pending
Week 4 · toward 4th Sunday Jul 26
20Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
21Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
23Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) — Full band with SJMBC ChoirPre-4th Sunday · Monthly band session
26
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending in Planning Center
27Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
28Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
30Thu
No RehearsalAll Ensembles RestWeek before 5th Sunday — no 5th Sunday in July

August 2026

New Rotation · 5 Sundays · Youth/Children join 2nd Sunday
Week 1 · 1st Sunday Aug 2
2
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC ChoirService details pending in Planning Center
3Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
4Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
6Thu
Shared Rest NightYouth/Children only — 6:00 PMSJMBC Choir & Praise Team: shared rest nightNew rotation — Pre-2nd Sunday rest night
Week 2 · toward 2nd Sunday Aug 9
9
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthYouth/Children + Made to WorshipService details pending in Planning Center
10Mon
Band SessionWorship Band + Directors6:00 PM — Full band rehearsalMon after 2nd Sunday · M2W: OFF · Men's Chorale: OFF (Tuesdays only)
11Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
13Thu
RehearsalPraise Team + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Youth in Fellowship Hall · SJMBC Choir offPre-3rd Sunday
Week 3 · toward 3rd Sunday Aug 16
16
Sun
3rd SundayMen's ChoraleIncreased role — new rotation · Service details pending
17Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
18Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
20Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) — Full band with SJMBC ChoirPre-4th Sunday · Monthly band session
Week 4 · toward 4th Sunday Aug 23
23
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending in Planning Center
24Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + BandMade to Worship — 6:00 PM · Worship Band — 7:30 PM
25Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
27Thu
No RehearsalAll Ensembles RestWeek before 5th Sunday
Week 5 · 5th Sunday Aug 30
30
Sun
5th SundayMen's Chorale, SJMBC Choir, Praise TeamRotating — TBD monthly · Service details pending
31Mon
No RehearsalMade to Worship: OFFMonday after 5th Sunday — new rotation rest

SJMBC Choir

Rehearsals & Sunday services · June – August 2026
June
4Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (60 min) · Sanctuary · Pre-1st Sunday
7
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC Choir
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Choir Songs — Service Order
  • 1All Hail the PowerF# · with Praise Team & Congregation
  • 2Bless the Lord MedleyDb · Morning Chant
  • 3Oh Give ThanksBb · 1st Musical Selection
  • 4I'll Always Praise Your NameDb–F · Offering
  • 5PrayEbm · 76.5 bpm · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 6There is a Fountain (McClendon)Eb · Communion Choir Selection
🕊 Communion · Right Hand of Fellowship: Aminata Traore'-Wilson
11Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Pre-2nd Sunday
14
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthMade to Worship + SJMBC Choir
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Choir Songs — Service Order
  • 1Excellent Is Your NameE–G · 1st Musical Selection
  • 2You Deserve ItGb · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 3I'm Glad to Be in the ServiceAb · 2 choruses only
  • 4Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowEb · Doxology
🎓 Youth Sunday · Sermon by Pastor C. Dennis Edwards II
18Thu
No Rehearsal — VBSChoir OffVacation Bible School — No rehearsals this week
21
Sun
3rd Sunday · Father's DayWomen of SJMBC Choir
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Songs — Service Order
  • 1Come Let Us Worship the Lord in the Beauty of HolinessC · Opening
  • 2This is the Day That the Lord Has MadeBb · 1st Musical Selection
  • 3More Than AnythingAb · 2nd Musical Selection
👔 Father's Day — Women of SJMBC Choir lead worship
25Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) · Monthly band session · Pre-4th Sunday
28
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending
July
2Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (60 min) · Sanctuary · Pre-1st Sunday
5
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC Choir
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Choir Songs — Service Order
  • 1He is the Great I AmDb · 1st Musical Selection
  • 2God is Good All the TimeBb · 2nd Musical Selection
  • 3There is a FountainEb · Offering Selection
🕊 Communion Sunday · Sermon title/scripture pending
9Thu
RehearsalSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) · Pre-2nd Sunday
12
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthMade to Worship + SJMBC ChoirService details pending
16Thu
Choir OffNo Choir RehearsalPraise Team week · Anniversary eve
19
Sun
3rd Sunday · 136th AnniversaryAll EnsemblesService details pending
23Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) · Monthly band session · Pre-4th Sunday
26
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending
30Thu
No RehearsalAll Ensembles RestWeek before 5th Sunday
August · New Rotation
2
Sun
1st Sunday — CommunionSJMBC ChoirService details pending
6Thu
Shared Rest NightChoir & Praise Team OffNew rotation — shared rest before 2nd Sunday
13Thu
Choir OffNo Choir RehearsalPraise Team week
20Thu
Band SessionSJMBC Choir + Youth/Children + Worship Band6:00 PM (90 min) · Monthly band session · Pre-4th Sunday
23
Sun
4th SundaySJMBC ChoirService details pending
27Thu
No RehearsalAll Ensembles Rest
30
Sun
5th SundayMen's Chorale, SJMBC Choir, Praise TeamRotating — TBD monthly

Made to Worship

Rehearsals & Sunday services · June – August 2026
June
1Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
8Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM · before 2nd Sunday
14
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthMade to Worship + SJMBC Choir
15Mon
No Rehearsal — VBSMade to Worship OffVacation Bible School
22Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
29Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
July
6Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
12
Sun
2nd SundayMade to Worship + SJMBC Choir
13Mon
No RehearsalMade to Worship: OFFBand with Directors — Anniversary prep
20Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
27Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
August · New Rotation
3Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
9
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthYouth/Children + Made to Worship
10Mon
No RehearsalMade to Worship: OFFBand with Directors
17Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
24Mon
RehearsalMade to Worship + Band6:00 PM · Band 7:30 PM
31Mon
No RehearsalMade to Worship: OFFMonday after 5th Sunday

Men's Chorale

All rehearsals Tuesdays 6:00 PM · June – August 2026
June
2Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
9Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
16Tue
No Rehearsal — VBSMen's Chorale OffVacation Bible School
21
Sun
3rd Sunday · Father's DayWomen of SJMBC ChoirMen's Chorale not serving this Sunday
23Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
30Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
July
7Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
14Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM — Anniversary prep
19
Sun
3rd Sunday · 136th AnniversaryAll Ensembles
21Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
28Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
August · New Rotation
4Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
11Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
16
Sun
3rd SundayMen's ChoraleIncreased role — new rotation
18Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
25Tue
RehearsalMen's Chorale6:00 PM
30
Sun
5th SundayMen's Chorale, SJMBC Choir, Praise TeamRotating — TBD monthly

Worship Band

All rehearsal dates · June – August 2026
June
1Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
8Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM · before 2nd Sunday
15Mon
No Rehearsal — VBSWorship Band OffVacation Bible School
22Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
25Thu
Worship BandWith SJMBC Choir6:00 PM (90 min) — monthly Choir session · Pre-4th Sunday
29Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
July
6Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
13Mon
Band SessionWorship Band + Directors — Anniversary Prep6:00 PM · M2W off · Men's Chorale off
20Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
23Thu
Worship BandWith SJMBC Choir6:00 PM (90 min) — monthly Choir session · Pre-4th Sunday
27Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
August · New Rotation
3Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
10Mon
Band SessionWorship Band + Directors6:00 PM · M2W off · Men's Chorale off
17Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM
20Thu
Worship BandWith SJMBC Choir6:00 PM (90 min) — monthly Choir session · Pre-4th Sunday
24Mon
Worship BandWith Made to Worship7:30 PM

Praise Team

Rehearsals & Sunday services · June – August 2026
June
4Thu
RehearsalPraise Team7:00 PM (50 min) — follows Choir · Pre-1st Sunday
18Thu
No Rehearsal — VBSPraise Team + Youth/Children OffVacation Bible School
July
2Thu
RehearsalPraise Team7:00 PM (50 min) — follows Choir · Pre-1st Sunday
16Thu
RehearsalPraise Team + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) — Pre-3rd Sunday / Anniversary eve
19
Sun
3rd Sunday · 136th AnniversaryAll Ensembles
August · New Rotation
6Thu
Shared Rest NightPraise Team OffNew rotation — shared rest with Choir before 2nd Sunday
13Thu
RehearsalPraise Team + Youth/Children6:00 PM (90 min) — Pre-3rd Sunday · Choir off
30
Sun
5th SundayMen's Chorale, SJMBC Choir, Praise TeamRotating — TBD monthly

Youth / Children

Rehearsals & Sunday services · June – August 2026
June
4Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Choir · Pre-1st Sunday
11Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · Pre-2nd Sunday
18Thu
No Rehearsal — VBSYouth/Children OffVacation Bible School
25Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Choir + Band · Pre-4th Sunday
July
2Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · Pre-1st Sunday
9Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · Pre-2nd Sunday
16Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Praise Team · Anniversary eve
19
Sun
3rd Sunday · 136th AnniversaryAll Ensembles
23Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Choir + Band · Pre-4th Sunday
August · New Rotation
6Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children only6:00 PM · Choir & Praise Team rest night · Pre-2nd Sunday
9
Sun
2nd Sunday — YouthYouth/Children + Made to Worship
13Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Praise Team · Pre-3rd Sunday
20Thu
RehearsalYouth/Children6:00 PM · Fellowship Hall · with Choir + Band · Pre-4th Sunday

Q2 Rehearsals · June – August 2026

SJMBC Choir · Songs by Service Order · Tap to expand
Jun4Thu
Pre-1st Sunday Rehearsal 60 min · Sanctuary · building toward 1st Sunday Jun 7
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Songs in Service Order — Jun 7 Communion Sunday
  • 1All Hail the PowerF#with Praise Team & Congregation
  • 2Bless the Lord MedleyDbMorning Chant / Worship Chorus
  • 3Oh Give ThanksBb1st Musical Selection
  • 4I'll Always Praise Your NameDb–FOffering Selection
  • 5PrayEbm · 76.5 bpm2nd Musical Selection
  • 6There is a Fountain (McClendon arr.)EbCommunion Choir Selection
Service Notes
🕊 Communion Sunday · Right Hand of Fellowship: Aminata Traore'-Wilson · Sermon title/scripture pending
Jun11Thu
Pre-2nd Sunday Rehearsal 90 min · Youth in Fellowship Hall · building toward 2nd Sunday Jun 14
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Songs in Service Order — Jun 14 Youth & Young Adults Sunday
  • 1Excellent Is Your NameE–G1st Musical Selection
  • 2You Deserve ItGb2nd Musical Selection
  • 3I'm Glad to Be in the ServiceAbAcknowledge Guests — 2 choruses only
  • 4Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowEbDoxology / Closing
Service Notes
🎓 Youth & Young Adults Sunday · Sermon by Pastor C. Dennis Edwards II · Title/scripture pending
Jun18Thu
No Rehearsal — Vacation Bible School VBS Week · All ensembles off June 15–19
Jun25Thu
Pre-4th Sunday Band Session 90 min · Full band with Choir · building toward 4th Sunday Jun 28
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Songs in Service Order — Jun 28
  • —Service details pending in Planning Center
Session Notes
Monthly band session · Full band present · Update this card when PCO plan is published

Q3 Rehearsals · July – September 2026

Populating as Planning Center plans are confirmed · Tap cards to expand
Jul2Thu
Pre-1st Sunday Rehearsal 60 min · Sanctuary · building toward 1st Sunday Jul 5
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Songs in Service Order — Jul 5 Communion Sunday
  • 1He is the Great I AmDb1st Musical Selection
  • 2God is Good All the TimeBb2nd Musical Selection
  • 3There is a FountainEbOffering Selection
Service Notes
🕊 Communion Sunday · Sermon title/scripture pending · Pastor C. Dennis Edwards I
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Remaining Q3 Plans Pending
Cards for Jul 9, Jul 16, Jul 23, Aug rehearsals, and September will be added as Planning Center plans are published.

Key dates: Jul 19 — 136th Church Anniversary · Aug 2 — New Rotation Begins