Music Ministries

 

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Adult Hand Bell Choir

Deb Bachert, Director

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Chancel Choir & Praise Team

Paul Blievernicht, Church Musician

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Worship Service Time:

Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

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A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION BY PAUL BLIEVERNICHT
Here’s a little bit about me, your new organist and pianist. I was born and raised in Crete, studied piano in Park Forest, moved to Chicago while in college, and am now happy to be moving back to the Crete area. I hold a Bachelor and Master of Music in piano performance from Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University and studied voice at Millikin University in Decatur. While at Roosevelt, I got my first church job playing at Christ the King, a mission church in the Loop; since then, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a pianist and organist at various churches throughout the city and suburbs.

In addition to my work with churches, I teach piano. Quality music education for youth is important to me, and I currently have forty-five piano students, some of whom I’ve taught over ten years! This has been a joy! I also work with adults at the piano.

One of my fondest memories goes back to childhood: I’m seated between two cousins at a Methodist church in Manhattan, Illinois, singing the hymn In My Heart There Rings a Melody. I hadn’t heard the tune until that Sunday morning, and its upbeat tempo and joyful message had me soaring above the pews! I felt transcendental peace at that moment. I share this memory so you know how deeply spiritual music is to me and also know that I will do my best to honor the worship experience at CUMC.

Thank you to those I’ve recently met for offering me such a warm welcome, and if we haven’t yet met, please come up after a service and say hello.

 

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