Adele

I was at the church early this morning and I bumped into our Organist and choir director. We've been doing that a lot lately. She comes by early to practice and to pick out anthems and special preludes and postludes for service. Adele has been with us for thirty one years this moth. She came to us in January of 1980 as a temporary, part-time organist.

After our last organist left, we scrambled to find someone. My predecessor, Rev. Doug Howell even played the organ on a few Sunday. (I'm glad that wasn't in my job description and you should be too!) Adele came along and by September the decision was made to make her position a permanent one.

Adele loves music and it is her gift to God. She seeks perfection and sometimes that comes out in how hard she works us. It is worth it though. The music at church has been excellent under her watch. She gets the best out of her choir. She inspires loyalty and builds confidence in those who sing. She is one of our special treasures at First Baptist. Make sure you tell her when you see her.

Cal