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The summer has been busy working with small groups and soloists throughout. Many thanks to those who contributed to our worship with their talents. Marcia Dobbin, Soprano; Stacy Quiros, Clarinet; Ladies’ Ensemble – Laurie Bentley, Kathy Lindsey, and Ann Nermoe; Ann Nermoe, Soloist; Early Music Ensemble – Mark Lochstampfor, Robin Hoy, Pam Hamilton, me, and Mary Jo Townsend; and the Bluegrassers - Fiddle, Jan Rossiter; Mandolin - Roland Hendry; Guitars - Ann Nermoe, Bud Longley, Joan Holcomb, Drew Holland; Banjo - Rick Ray; Dobro - Bud Longley; Bass - Brad Holcomb; Piano & Cajon - Rhonda Hambright; Singers - Doreen Hendry, Rhonda Hambright, Ann Nermoe, Rick Ray, Bud Longley. Your response as a congregation last week was uplifting for all our Bluegrassers. They just couldn’t stop playing after church. There’s talk of having them back this fall, so stay tuned………
The Chancel Choir rehearsals resumed this week. They are ready to get back to their “serve.” I’m sure it’s been great to have them in the congregation to support the singing! They were also listening out for voices….. We are recruiting for choir for any part, but especially for tenors and basses. Come and try us out. There will be recordings for you to listen to your part to learn, and I will provide coaching if needed, should you decide to join. Rehearsals are after Wednesday Night Suppers at 6:45 pm and in the choir loft on Sundays 45 minutes before the worship service.
Starting back this Sunday afternoon (8/27) is Youth Ensemble. We will meet at 5:00 pm in the Music Attic. All 6th-12th graders interested in music are invited. Come and share your musical gifts or find out what you are good at in music. There will be no Youth Ensemble on Labor Day Weekend. We will follow the schedule of the regular Youth Fellowship with Eliza. See the Youth Newsletter for more information.
On August 30th, Early Music Ensemble will be at 11 am in my office and Chancel Ensemble will meet in the sanctuary at 3 pm on that same day. Please contact me if you are interested in playing with these experienced groups. rhonda@sspres.org
Chancel Ringers will start back on Thursday, August 31 at 5:30 pm. Contact Suzanne Morrison if you are interested in ringing bells. suzanne@sspres.org
Sunday’s music is by Philip Stopford – For the Beauty of the Earth. The tune is not the one that we are used to, but very beautiful all the same. The choir prepared this piece before they left for the summer. On September 3, we will sing “In Your Name” by Marti & David Lantz for Communion Sunday. It’s time to get back involved in your church! Looking forward to seeing you all!
Love & Gratitude,
Rhonda
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