Today was my last Sunday as Interim Music Director for Central St. Matthew United Church of Christ. WOW! What an experience, I’m blown away by the way God works in our lives, blessing, gifts and talents given, and by the overall goodness and love bestowed to us.
I sit here in the sanctuary crying, for many reasons… I have come to love these people at CSM UCC, not only because I was their Interim Music Director, or the compensation that was received, but for the warm welcome of love I received as a young minister of music with little talent. They believed in me enough to give me a position on staff, leading worship in the church they hold dear.
The other reason I am crying is some relief. These past few months, as wonderful as they have truly been, have been stressful. Long nights sitting at the piano trying to get the notes right for the congregation that believed in me so much. The choir through all the bad notes, inability to read bass, and unfamiliar with their repertoire, stood by me and supported me, and for that I am forever grateful!
Little do they know the impact they had on me, in my current journey and future. They have given me a new outlook for the bigger, better, greater, more worshipful and powerful experience known as church worship. Giving me the courage to pursue further piano studies.
To the choir, thank you so much for believing in me. You have blessed me more than I can ever describe. To the card and gift that was received, please know that it will be used to further my music studies, and for that I am eternally grateful!
-Ryan
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