Hello!

Our Story

Hello, Friend, and welcome to A Symphony of Praise. My name is Erika Bain, and I’m so glad you’re here.
My husband, Steven, and I live in Eastern North Carolina with our son, Asher. Though originally from Long Island, NY, I now feel blessed to call the South my home, where Steven and I have planted our lives and ministry.

What began as a small blog, The Felicity Bee, in 2016 has grown into what we now call A Symphony of Praise. This ministry emerged from a season of healing and transformation, and we continue to feel God’s hand guiding us as we expand our reach and impact.

We own and operate a non-profit community theater in Jacksonville, North Carolina called The Seeing Place. Here, we spend our days and nights singing together and telling stories as a family with dear friends and beautiful members of our community.

The Movements of The Symphony.

My foundation is deeply rooted in education, and at my core, I am a teacher. I earned a degree in Music Education with a focus on piano and voice, and creative expression through music and theater is an essential part of who I am. Growing up as a pastor’s daughter, I began leading worship at the age of fifteen, nurturing a lifelong relationship with Jesus. Yet, it wasn’t until my world fell apart in 2016 that I truly surrendered to Him—not just as my Savior, but as my Lord. That season of brokenness brought me to the Scriptures, where I discovered a profound love for reading, learning, and teaching God’s Word.

My husband, Steven, is a man of incredible talent and dedication. He began his career as a professional ballet dancer, performing with prestigious ballet companies across the United States. After his time in the arts, he answered a different calling and joined the Marine Corps, where our paths crossed. It was during this transformative season that Steven fell deeply in love with Jesus. Together, our shared passion for the arts and commitment to teaching have become the foundation of our lives and ministry.

At A Symphony of Praise, we believe that every moment of life is an opportunity to worship—a sacred offering to reflect the beauty, truth, and love of God. When we relaunched this space, it felt natural to structure it like a classical symphony, with each movement representing a unique yet interconnected part of our lives. Just as each movement in a symphony has its own rhythm, purpose, and sound, our ministry unfolds through Life as Worship, Faith as Worship, Creativity as Worship, and Relationships as Worship.

Each movement is distinct yet harmonizes with the others to create a life lived as a symphony of praise, offering all of life’s moments as worship. Together, they invite you to experience the fullness of life in Christ.

First Movement – LIFE as WORSHIP

My father taught me that worship isn’t what happens on Sunday morning or when you are listening to music. All of life is worship. Every moment—mind, body, spirit, and soul—is an offering to God. As Romans 12:1-2 reminds us, worship begins in the every day: “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” This movement invites you to embrace the sacred in the ordinary, living a life fully surrendered to Jesus as an act of continual praise.

Second Movement – FAITH as WORSHIP

Faith is the heartbeat of our symphony, grounding us in the truth of Scripture and the way of Jesus. Through devotionals, scriptural insights, and resources like Inscribe the Word, we seek to inspire and equip you to live in Christ’s presence daily. This movement is an invitation to be with Jesus, become like Him, and do what He did, as we remain rooted in John 15:5: “Apart from me, you can do nothing.”

Third Movement – CREATIVITY as WORSHIP

Creativity is one of the most profound ways we reflect the Creator. In Scripture, the first thing we see God doing is Creating. The first thing we know about God is He is a Creator. (Genesis 1:1) Whether through storytelling, music, writing, or theater, this movement celebrates the power of creative expression as an act of worship. Projects like The Seeing Place, our community theater, embody this spirit, weaving together art and faith to bring Heaven to earth. Here, we honor God by creating beauty that inspires, transforms, and glorifies Him.

Final Movement – RELATIONSHIPS as WORSHIP

Relationships are at the heart of a life lived in worship. Jesus lived within a deep web of relationships—loving, teaching, and serving those around Him—and as His disciples, we are called to do the same. This movement invites us to honor God through the way we connect with others, reflecting His love and grace in every interaction.

Dear Asher, a collection of letters and wisdom written for my son, is an expression of this relational calling. While written for him, it offers insights for others, drawing from Scripture and life lessons to encourage a deeper walk with Jesus. Whether through the intimacy of family, friendships, or the broader connections within the Body of Christ, relationships are an essential part of the symphony we offer to God.

Our prayer is that A Symphony of Praise feels like an invitation—to see your own life as worship and to join in the symphony. Whether through faith, creativity, or relationships, we hope you’ll find encouragement and inspiration to offer all of life’s moments as a beautiful act of praise. We also hope the resources here inspire you to grow in your faith, deepen your connection with Jesus, and live out His will in every aspect of your life.

Grace and Peace,
STEVEN & ERIKA BAIN