Who am I?
I grew up in Florida and southern Ohio. My dad is a pastor, so I grew up singing with my four siblings and my mom. We’d sing both at our church and when visiting other churches.
We learned to sing by listening to quartet music like the Cathedrals, so I still have a special place in my heart for southern gospel music!
I started playing the piano at around 15 or 16 years old because our small country church needed a pianist. I learned to love it and started playing all the time.
As a teenager, I also learned the ukulele and my parents bought me a guitar for my birthday when I turned 18. I currently play the piano at my church and it is still my favorite thing to do.
Rebecca Gee, who works in Member Services at CHM, talks about her love for Christ and how weekly Chapel plays a role in her walk.
Currently, my favorite hymn is “At Calvary”. I love playing it, listening to it, and singing it! I didn’t become a believer until I was an adult and this song sticks out in my mind because it seems to perfectly describe my testimony.
It starts with, “Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified.” Another verse explains, “Now I’ve given to Jesus everything, now I gladly own Him as my King, now my raptured soul can only sing, of Calvary.” I love the Collingsworth Family’s rendition of this song and currently, I would say that they are my favorite Christian artists.
My favorite thing about CHM…
The aspect that most stands out to me about CHM is the atmosphere. There is a true spirit of service here.
I teach my team that we interact with our members through our core values, one of which is service. Coming from a previous work environment that was not focused on Christ, I love that I can come into CHM and know I will be around believers who care about others and want to do their best to help and serve!
There is a true spirit of service here. I teach my team that we interact with our members through our core values, one of which is service.
What has performing at our chapel service meant to you?
Being around different team members and seeing them praise God encourages me to be more vocal with my praise toward God. It has also helped me get to know those I work with and build community. I have been introduced to music and songs I would not have known otherwise, so I truly enjoy that!
My favorite scripture…
My favorite scripture changes, but this year it has been Proverbs 3:5-6. It’s a popular verse, but it has gotten me through some hard times.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV)
I tend to focus on my own knowledge and ability, which does not get me anywhere, so this scripture reminds me to lean on God and not myself! I have this scripture hanging in my house and it is daily reminder to trust in God.
