Souls for Christ Praise Team
Souls for Christ Praise Team, is simply that, a team of anointed singers and ministers that lead the church in praise and worship. The praise team was started around 1997 to help lift the morning worship to a higher level, and from that, it began to grow into the ministry that it is today. The Souls for Christ Praise Team's name came from the church "Souls for Christ Church of God in Christ" (C.O.G.I.C.). This name was used because it futhers the church's mission statement "To Win Souls for Christ". The members of the praise team come from various ackgrounds, including but limited to Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia. Presently, it is composed of the Pastor and First Lady of Souls for Christ, one (1) elder, (2) evangelists and one other praise and worship leader with an added addition presently serving as our pianist, Prophet Paul Hand. The team has been as large as fourteen (14) total members in the past. Several of the members sang and ministered as a family long before coming to Souls for Christ, opening for such groups as the Christianaires. They have brought various skills and God given talents to the ministry. In addition to that, the current musicians Pastor Hayes Clayton Sr. and First Lady Marlena Clayton have been anointed by God to play and help elevate the word of God through music, with no formal tranining. They have led Souls for Christ for nearly eighteen years. God simply anointed their hands one day, and has proven Himselp more and more through them everyday. Souls for Christ praise team released a CD in the year of 2002 entitled "TRUST IN THE LORD". This project inspired by God and then given to the pastor was passed along to the rest of the praise team. After praying about it, the praise team came together, the CD was completed and released in November of 2002. This CD, even in its accomplishments has not overshadowed the purpose of the praise team,TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST!
Souls for Christ Choir
Pastor Clayton was inspired by God to start a Souls for Christ choir that would enhance the praise and worship segment of our service. The choir is an extension of the praise team and serves the same purpose, to usher in God presence and sing praises to His name. The choir was officially formed in 2009. They are scheduled to sing every first and third Sundays. Pastor wanted our choir to represent God by not only sounding good but looking the part so they each now have beautiful blue and gold signature choir robes to wear each time they sing. We are so very proud of our choir; we pray God’s anointing and bind every evil tactic that the enemy tries to use to kill, steal and destroy what God has set in motion. Each member must play their part in carrying out God’s plan for Souls for Christ choir and HOW MUST YOU DO THAT? Through prayer and fasting. The bible simply states, “How can two walk together unless they agree?” Be mindful of one another, encourage one another and most of all love one another and our choir will be all that God has purposed it to be, A ministering tool, thereby “SAVING SOULS FOR CHRIST” through your sincere praise and worship!