We are thrilled that we have a very talented, caring, and committed Music Director for the future. His name is Patrick Lindley. He has 25 years experience as a music director, organist, pianist, baritone soloist, composer, improviser, and educator. He is well versed in classical and sacred music, as well as contemporary and jazz. He has played the harpsichord, piano and organ in recital throughout the U.S. and Europe. Patrick studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, earning a Bachelors Degree in Harpsichord, and Masters Degree in Musicology with a minor in organ. He is presently the Principal Musician for the Dance and Theater departments at UCSB. He is a life-long student of J.S. Bach. He will be playing the organ, working with the Praise Team, and Handbell Choir in this part-time position
In Prayer Styles we learn that God created each of us with certain gifts, talents and strengths. These can help us pray in a certain way. "There are different ways God works in our lives, but the same God who does the work through all of us" I Cor. 12:6 (NLT). That's one reason why people can pray differently - we all have different prayer styles. In our lessons Praying for the Lost we learn in I Timothy 2:1-4 that we are urged to pray for everyone. Who are the lost? Those who do not know Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives. God wants all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. As we pray for the lost, it helps to know what keeps people from Jesus:
Please pray for our children that they will develop stronger prayer lives in this year-long series. Pray that they and their families will grow in God's grace. Pray for our staff as they faithfully share God's love with the children each Sunday.
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