Music Notes

The 2016-1017 Choir Season is coming to a close as summer approaches. I am very thankful to
everyone in our chancel choir and our bell choirs for their service, plus those who have shared their talents with their individual instruments or voices. While it may look “easy” in the congregation, most of our music requires weeks of preparation. While some choir members come as they are available, others are at rehearsal and in worship without fail, every week. Without the commitment of our choir members, and bell choir members, there would be no choirs at St. Mark. Directors cannot do it alone! Thank you one and all!

We also need to thank our Children Choir Director, Lisa Marsh for her faithful and cheerful service the last 17 years! That is right, I said 17! Lisa has brought her enthusiasm and understanding to the children of this church as she directed them in biannual musicals. While this was a joy for her, there was also sacrifice involved because when her family wanted her to go off for a weekend or event, she would have to say “No” I need to work with the children. After these many years of service, Lisa has decided to retire this year after the Spring Musical. Thank you Lisa, you have earned a well-deserved rest!

And let’s not forget the Children’s Choir and Chancel Choir Accompanist, Judy Young! She makes my job so much easier with her steadfast accompanying. Judy has also “stepped up” to help me during service by playing on hymns with the bells, or the Doxology while I was on the other side of the sanctuary, and filling in as a substitute director or organist while I took a vacation day. She has also quietly done “ clean-up” duty after Cantatas and Easter to get the choir loft back to normal. She is one of the “Angels” of the church.

Please be aware of and appreciative of all these people. I am old enough now to say things like this: one of the biggest mistakes I have seen people make in relationships, organizations, churches, or businesses is to NOT appreciate and support what they have while they have it! Grab one of these people and say “Thanks!”

Serving God the Best I Can . . . Marsha