Welcome, Charles

By Pastor Mark McAdow
On Tuesday evening, our Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) led by Irene Clem finalized the hiring of Charles Owens as our new Contemporary Worship Leader for our 11 a.m. worship service.

Many of you already know Charles because he has served as our sound technician on Sunday mornings since the first of the year. He will continue to give support in that area for our 9 a.m. traditional service. He has also been volunteering with our worship band for the last several months.

Please give words of welcome to Charles and continuing words of appreciation to Kevin Miller, who is our official band organizer and who will continue in that position at the SPRC’s request. Kevin also helps lead our Wednesday worship time on guitar with our youth, accompanying Chayley Nickeson, our lead volunteer vocalist.

If you have a heart to worship Jesus by playing an instrument and/or singing, please contact Charles. We’re always looking to add faithful new members to our Worship Team. (Our choir is also eager to welcome new members, too!)

Worship is the activity of Heaven, so that’s why we invest time in singing, praying and exalting the name of Jesus in our worship services. He alone is worthy of our praise! In His presence is fullness of joy! The more we praise Him throughout our day, the more we are aware of His presence.

I was reminded this morning in The Worship Initiative devotional what Jesus said in Luke 10:42: “…but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” The time we spend reverently, quietly, peacefully at the feet of Jesus is the best investment we can make in our day. I pray each of us will choose well today. Can’t wait to worship Jesus with you this Sunday. Don’t miss it!

Love you,
Pastor Mark