Music Notes

As the Spring winds down, and we approach Summer, the music programs begin to wrap up at SUMC. It has certainly been a delightful year, filled with great music, and praises to God. This month see the last of the Last Psalm until next Fall. It has truly been a pleasure working with this fine group of people. We have had a marvelous time leading the congregation in worship in a more contemporary style, and it has been great for me, as someone new, to see how well the congregation has responded to this style of worship.

May also sees the end of the bell and hand chime choirs for this year. Another special thanks goes to Barry Lewis, for helping Pam Mayo with the hand chimes. Jack Moffett is another fellow who needs a special word of thanks, as he has taken on directing the adult hand bell choir at times this year, relieving Pam of her duties, and freeing her up to ring with the bells. They have practiced and worked very hard this year, and have certainly added much to our worship services.

The choir will continue to sing into June, and it is my hope, as we bring music during the worship service, that you are drawn closer to Christ. It has truly been a wonderful experience for me so far at SUMC, and the choir, as well as the other musical groups, has been a tremendous help in welcoming me as someone new. May we all continue to keep a song of praise in our hearts to the Lord as we serve Him day by day.

Dan