12/27/05

The Saxophone has been a part of me for most of my life and is how I praise my Lord and Savior, thanking Him for what He's given to me..

It started in my family long before I was born (and is continuing on through one of my sons). My dad's mother played in an all-woman's band which was quite unusual for the early 1900s. But I think that the most unusual thing about them was when they traveled to Washington D.C. and played for President Warren G. Harding!

I've played the alto since the 5th grade doubling on the baritone during junior and senior high school. After starting college, I put it away for almost 20 years due to frequent moves along with a diminished desire. But then the Lord put me in a church for a few years where I was fortunate enough to know a saxophonist in the US Navy Band, John Pominville. The Lord used his playing as a testimony to me of what I needed to be doing with the talent He had given me. So when we subsequently moved to the Boston area, I volunteered to join the worship team of our new church. They graciously accepted me and though it was slow going at first (lots and lots of missed notes and squeaks!), I kept at it and the Lord honored my renewed dedication with a much improved ability. This included being able to "play by ear" whereas before I always had to have music. Of course I wouldn't attempt to play a symphonic piece this way, but the Lord provides for whatever He wants me to do.

So if you are ever around Overland Park, KS on a Sunday, I encourage you to come to Faith Chapel for a morning or evening service (or both!) and join in worshipping the Lord with us. And we encourage you to use your God-given instruments of your voice and hands!

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