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First Baptist Church
431 N. State St.
601-949-1900
I love music. No, better yet, I breathe music. It’s the soundtrack to my sometimes boring, other times drama-filled life. So, I was pleased to know, but not surprised, that the Sanctuary Choir at First Baptist Church Jackson was voted once again as the best choir. There are some 1,100 members of the church who participate in the ministry of music there. There is not only the award-winning sanctuary choir , but the senior adult, senior high, junior high and children’s choir as well. And for those whose music abilities do not extend to their vocal chords, the church also has an orchestra and a handbells choir. All of these are under the leadership of the minister of music, L. Lavon Gray, who has only been serving at the church for about a year. With his help, the choir not only focuses on the perfecting their musicianship, but also their praise.
—Natalie Collier (2006 Best of Jackson, Best Church Choir)
