I am happy to report that RLC has hired a new Director of Music. Linda Jakubowski will be coming to RLC after spending nearly 35 years at a neighboring ELCA congregation. A shared connection brought Linda to our attention and after meeting with her several times and hearing her both play and sing, Pastor Mary, Anita Marlin and I all agreed that she was an ideal fit for the position and the RLC family. As you might imagine, after all those years, Linda has requested a later start date to help her current congregation with their musical transition. As such, Linda will be joining us on Sunday, December 1st for the first time.
Linda’s responsibilities will include providing music for our worship services, as well as leading the choir and working with the praise band. As with our previous Directors of Music, Linda will be very involved in the planning of worship and music in conjunction with Pastor Mary and Anita Marlin, our Worship and Music Director. Linda will carry on our rich tradition of music and infuse her own personal style into our music. Linda is equally comfortable with both the traditional and electronic pianos and her demonstrations on both were a joy to experience. Her repertoire includes a wide range of musical styles that will be showcased in her prelude and postludes. The beauty of her prelude music will no doubt enhance our new focus on quiet contemplation before our worship services begin. I am eager for everyone to meet Linda and experience her music and I feel that we have been blessed once again with someone who will enhance our “Celebration of God’s Grace.”
No mention of music would be complete without another round of thanks to the wonderful group who has been carrying on our music program in the absence of a Director. First, a huge thank you to Anita Marlin, who has gone far beyond her worship and music role on the church council. Anita took the bull by the horns for both Amy’s departure and Pastor’s sabbatical and has coordinated interim people in both roles for the past few months. Anita, I offer my sincere thank you for all the hard work you have put into this and I know the entire congregation shares my feelings – Thank you! And then there are our interim musicians, Pam Crawford and Caitlin Scherbert. These two have kept music alive and well at RLC and we appreciate both of your efforts and the joy that you have brought to our worship. Our thanks for what you have done and will continue to do until Linda arrives – Thank you, Thank you!!
That’s the good news for now. Please note that I will be off the grid for a short time in early October following gastric bypass surgery. God has provided an opportunity for me to make a major change for the better in my life. I am excited and a bit nervous about the changes to come, but with God and my family’s love and support, I look forward to what lies ahead.
One more note: Please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts of time and treasure on Harvest Sunday. Ron Reichert has put together a wonderful line-up for HarvestFaire, but please don’t forget about the Harvest Sunday service that same day and the spreading of the Seeds of Love. Our partners need our help and our contributions really do make a difference. Hope to see you there! May God’s blessings continue to provide you with a bountiful harvest of life. Ben
Linda’s responsibilities will include providing music for our worship services, as well as leading the choir and working with the praise band. As with our previous Directors of Music, Linda will be very involved in the planning of worship and music in conjunction with Pastor Mary and Anita Marlin, our Worship and Music Director. Linda will carry on our rich tradition of music and infuse her own personal style into our music. Linda is equally comfortable with both the traditional and electronic pianos and her demonstrations on both were a joy to experience. Her repertoire includes a wide range of musical styles that will be showcased in her prelude and postludes. The beauty of her prelude music will no doubt enhance our new focus on quiet contemplation before our worship services begin. I am eager for everyone to meet Linda and experience her music and I feel that we have been blessed once again with someone who will enhance our “Celebration of God’s Grace.”
No mention of music would be complete without another round of thanks to the wonderful group who has been carrying on our music program in the absence of a Director. First, a huge thank you to Anita Marlin, who has gone far beyond her worship and music role on the church council. Anita took the bull by the horns for both Amy’s departure and Pastor’s sabbatical and has coordinated interim people in both roles for the past few months. Anita, I offer my sincere thank you for all the hard work you have put into this and I know the entire congregation shares my feelings – Thank you! And then there are our interim musicians, Pam Crawford and Caitlin Scherbert. These two have kept music alive and well at RLC and we appreciate both of your efforts and the joy that you have brought to our worship. Our thanks for what you have done and will continue to do until Linda arrives – Thank you, Thank you!!
That’s the good news for now. Please note that I will be off the grid for a short time in early October following gastric bypass surgery. God has provided an opportunity for me to make a major change for the better in my life. I am excited and a bit nervous about the changes to come, but with God and my family’s love and support, I look forward to what lies ahead.
One more note: Please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts of time and treasure on Harvest Sunday. Ron Reichert has put together a wonderful line-up for HarvestFaire, but please don’t forget about the Harvest Sunday service that same day and the spreading of the Seeds of Love. Our partners need our help and our contributions really do make a difference. Hope to see you there! May God’s blessings continue to provide you with a bountiful harvest of life. Ben
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