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Back (L to R): Kevin Miley, Nathan Ramsey
Front (L to R): Billie Zehner, Kathy Smith, Joyce Turnbow, Sarah Patterson
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Gospel: The common thread
A while back, Maumee GB Church (Johnson, Indiana) launched a weekly Gospel jam session. It’s all-inclusive, for anyone wanting to join in, whether they attend Maumee, or not.
Since then, participation has grown, and now has folks in their teens up to (so far) 90 years old!
Elder Bill Krohn is a retired deacon of Lighthouse Assembly of God. in New Harmony, IN, He’s also the oldest member of the Maumee Gen Jam, having celebrated his 90th birthday in May (2023).
Congratulations to him on this wonderful milestone!
 Elder Bill Krohn and Billie Zehner (vocalists) Image via AS Phillips |
The weekly Generations Jam allows for a great time of fellowship for the participants.
For juniors, seniors & everyone in the middle
Session content varies as participants suggest favorites. The list ends up being a fair mix of both older and newer music.
Depending on who joins the gatherings, sometimes we’re blessed with multiple instruments being played. This makes them an excellent atmosphere for new musicians. No pressure for perfection, just an air of camaraderie and encouragement among friends.
With the challenges of busy schedules and a large list of stressors, these jam sessions can be profoundly therapeutic. Past the music, we not only sing and play together, we pray together, too! Music, worship and prayer make an excellent combination for healing hurts and refreshing a weary body and spirit.
Kathy Morten (pianist), Joyce Turnbow (alto vocals), Jesse Baize (percussion). Bruce Paige (bass vocals)
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4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises!
5 Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody.
6 With shofars and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.
Psalm 98: 4-7
(World Messianic Bible Translation)
The wrap!
Is music one of your go-to medicines to help you feel bright and better? If you attend church, do you have a regular program for music fellowship, too? I’d love to know about it in the comments!
Also, if you’re not part of a group like Maumee’s Generations Jam already, I personally invite you to come join us! We meet from 6 until 7(ish), Thursday evenings. and we'd love to get acquainted with you!
Thank you for visiting and hope to have you back again soon.
‘Til next time,
Shalom
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