John, Peter, Andrew, and I thank you for being a part of our faith community, supporting and celebrating with us through the years. It has been a blessing to be a member since 1984, and to serve as the weekly musician since 1989. I have learned so much, as I worked with each of the pastors who served here. I have so enjoyed working with the Gloria Dei Choir, a faithful group of volunteers who have done and sung all I’ve asked. Thank you for your dedication! I also want to thank those people, too numerous to mention, who shared their musical gifts, both vocal and instrumental, in worship.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this congregation, and I hope that I have been a blessing to you.
Translation: I am thankful for the chance to assist this congregation, and I trust that I have been a source of joy to you.
 I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this congregation, and I hope that I have been a blessing to you.


Translation: I am thankful for the chance to assist this congregation, and I trust that I have been a source of joy to you.