I’ve been singing in church since I was about twelve. Even as a small child I would make my family watch me “perform” for them at holiday gatherings. In the car I would sing along with the radio and my mom was gracious enough to put up with me when I was out of tune. I started taking voice lessons in middle school, was in my church’s youth choir and eventually started singing with the worship team as well. In college I was a Bible and Theology major and Music minor. In my third year at William Jessup University, I received a scholarship to sing in a small vocal group called “The Way” that traveled to local churches to promote our school. I even had the pleasure of singing with my husband Norm one of those years. I have always had a passion for music and singing and when I’m singing is when I feel closest to the Lord.
For a while I wasn’t able to commit to singing at Sanctuary but have recently started back up again. It is such a joy to sing with Mark, who has a true gift. He guides the band with grace and leads the congregation into worship with a humble spirit. I continue to be amazed at the talent we have in our church and blessed by it. In my daily life I am a full time mom and part time receptionist. My job is great but not exactly where I imagined myself when I was going to college. When I have the opportunity to help lead worship I feel like I am doing what I’ve been called to do. It’s the closest I ever feel to heaven. You could even say that at times it feels like an escape; but in a good way because it’s an escape into the arms of Jesus.
A few weeks ago when we got to the point in the service where we sing the Doxology, the congregation sounded so beautiful and angelic that I just stopped to listen. In moments like that I am able to witness the unity of the body of Christ and it takes my breath away. My family has been immensely blessed by Sanctuary and one of those blessings has been the opportunity for me to sing. We feel at home in Sanctuary and are so thankful for our extended family there.
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