I am the Sanctuary Organist - I accompany our 8:25 and 11:10 worship services and serve as the accompanist for the Chancel Choir. As the accompanist on staff I work with our soloists, instrumentalists, and wedding coordinator to support their music needs, as well. I also make sure that all of our instruments are maintained and in performance-ready shape year round. I’m available and in the office Monday-Thursday each week and would love the opportunity to work with you in any way I can to support worship in our church.

Name something on your “bucket list”

I would love to see my production of “Carols and Keyboards” performed at Carnegie Hall.

What is your favorite summer activity?

Traveling to my parents' condo in Destin, Florida.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I’ve wanted to be a musician since the age of 4.

Where is the worst place you could get stuck?

In a pipe organ chamber or elevator

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

My relationship and the love I received from all of my grandparents.

What is your favorite scripture?

We Walk by Faith, Not By Sight 2 Corinthians 5:7

What is your favorite food?

South Georgia BBQ!

What is the best part of your job?

The organ is considered the "King of Instruments” and there is no greater experience than to command our pipe organ in worship with our magnificent choir and congregation.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is getting to walk beside people at Chapelwood through the ups and downs of life and see how the Gospel works in the best and worst of times. It is a privilege that I do not take for granted and appreciate the chance to get a glimpse of true life-change and discipleship happen daily.

Who is your favorite cartoon character, and why?

The Peanuts characters, particularly Linus. He seems to be the theologian of the group that has to have his security blanket at all times. Somehow, that resonates with me.

If you could go anywhere in the world for two weeks, where would it be, and why?

Iona, Scotland. The most beautiful island and abbey that I have ever seen is a must for any Christian pilgrim wishing to reconnect with their ancient Christian heritage

What are your favorite hobbies?

Playing guitar, listening to records, flyfishing, outdoor activities & reading

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An archaeologist (thanks to Indiana Jones movies) or a cardiologist. My high school guidance counselor said I had to choose between working with the living or the dead.

What is your favorite movie quote?

“I’m going to pray for you and I want you to hold on to God’s unchanging hand! It helped Joshua fight the battle of Jericho…it helped Daniel get out of the lion’s den…it helped Gilligan get off the island!” from the movie “Coming to America”

What do you like to listen to when you drive?

Mostly Podcast sermons or TED talks to work and Spotify streaming music on the way home from work. I spend two hours on I-10 daily driving, and I use that time to learn, pray, and worship

What is your favorite scripture?

Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) For we are his workmanship (Greek “poems”), created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

I monitor all credit card accounts, process all credit card receipts, post and monitor direct drafts and online payments.

My favorite summer activity:

Summer is too hot for me so I eliminated it from the question ☺. Relaxing outside on a spring or fall day in a great swing w/ a gentle breeze- iced tea - and a quilt magazine or book ☺ Ohhhh……it’s the best!

My favorite hobbies:

Sewing, quilting, movies, visiting with extended family.

As a child, I wanted to grow up to be:

A grocery store check-out girl ☺ (back before scanners were invented!)

My favorite movie quote:

“You know I love you more than my luggage,” from Steel Magnolias.

If I were famous for fifteen minutes, I would:

Get someone to print a picture of me and one of our extended family that I wouldn’t mind having on my wall or desk.

When I drive, I like to listen to:

Country music and Old Time Gospel Hymns

My favorite food:

No contest….Chocolate….Chocolate Anything (but really good coconut cream pie is a really close second)

The best part of my job:

Being able to help people get what they need in the most efficient way with all the paperwork bases covered. Just as I expect those I get help from to know what’s best in their area, others expect me to know the steps or procedures involved in solving problems in my area. We all know there are hard ways to accomplish tasks and then there are easier “friendlier” ways to accomplish the same tasks and get to the same result. I take pride in knowing that how I do my job is as important as what I do, and that it can make someone else’s job life easier and happier is a great win-win!