FBC Choir:

If you have a song in your heart for the Lord, then the FBC Choir is the place for you. Rehearsals are at 7pm on Thursday’s in the auditorium. We sing in the Sunday morning worship services at 9am and 10:30am.  You can sing at both of them or at one!  Come be a part of giving glory to God through living our voice in praise to the Lord!
Instrumental Music:
Do you play an instrument? We are always looking for skilled instrumentalists to enhance our worship service and special programs.  Give Deedy a call or send her an e-mail at dgonzales@faithbible.com
Faith Ringers:
 The bell choir has different skill levels. All levels are invited to come out.  Shirley Fournie, the bell choir director, is a great teacher and invests into the learning process. This fun and rewarding opportunity to meets every Thursday evening at 6pm.  This would be a great ministry to get involved with as a family!
Audio/Video Ministry:
The Audio/Video ministry is a very important member of the team that helps lead worship on Sundays and other occasions. If you have an interest in working with our sound, computers, or video, then the Audio/Video Ministry is a terrific place for you to serve.
Interested?
If you're interested in becoming a part of any of these ministries or would just like to hear more about what's going on, you can contact Deedy Gonzales, at 972-223-0000 ext. 106.  We would love to have you join us!
 

ARTS FESTIVAL!

Dear Artists and Art Enthusiasts:                                                                                    
Faith Bible Church of DeSoto, Texas is proud to announce its first annual Spring Arts Festival. Our desire is to create an opportunity for local artists (young and old alike) to come together as a part of the Great Southwest Dallas Community expressing our love for art! Faith Bible Church will be hosting the Spring Arts Festival from Sunday, April 11, through Sunday, April 18, 2010. Our theme for this year’s event is:
                                          NEW LIFE...NEW HOPE!
We will be opening this event to the community as well as the local schools. The following information will be helpful to know:
The Southwest Dallas Arts Festival Committee will jury all artwork to determine its compliance and acceptance to our theme and rules. Registration and digital submission of artwork (does not need to be completed, used only for identification) will be open Tuesday, January 5, 2010 and must be completed by 5 pm, February 16, 2010. All submissions (as well any questions you might have) should be submitted to dgonzales@faithbible.com .
Southwest Dallas arts festival official rules
Age Requirement: 14 years old-adult (only 2 entries per category per person or group)
Media categories: Acrylics/oils, watercolor, pastels, drawings (canvas or paper), and printmaking
Presentation requirements: All artwork must be appropriately framed ready for mounting and must not exceed 48 inches in any direction (including framing).  Gallery-wrapped canvas with no exposed staples or tacks will be accepted only if it is properly wired for hanging and all exposed canvas is painted.
Prizes: Cash Prizes will be given to the top 3 overall winners as well as great prizes donated by our supportive local merchants for the top 3 winners in each category.
*The SW Dallas Arts Festival Committee reserves the right to exclude any entry that exceeds size limitations, presents unusual installation problems, cannot be transported or moved easily, is improperly framed, is damaged or wet upon receipt, or does not fit the qualifications of our theme. All art work must be received in person on ART DELIVERY DAY, MARCH 27, 2010 from 9am-1pm to the address below. All delivered art work will be juried March 29 –April 2, 2010. The SWDAF committee will determine on this week (or when registration is submitted on-line) if each piece follows the festival’s guidelines. A $10.00 per entry fee (cash or check to FBC) is required for each artist (or group of artists) and will be collected on Art Delivery Day. No art work will will be accepted after that date and time.  We reserve the right to…Disclaimer
If you desire to sell your art, please communicate this desire when your art is brought on Art Delivery Day.  All artists selling their art work will make arrangements individually with sellee.   All unsold art pieces must be picked up on April 19, 2010. Please plan ahead to make the necessary arrangements to pick up your art on this day.