The Sanctuary Singers

        Nothing is better than praising God, and the Sanctuary Singers accomplish this through song.  The youth leaders, the music staff members, the other mid-high youths and I love to sing praises to our Creator and lift our voices to His glory. 

        Two music staff members lovingly direct the Sanctuary Singers.  Ms. Rhonda Hambright, the Director of Music, chooses joyful tunes for us to sing.  This cheerful, red-haired soprano excites us with her energetic spirit.  Efficiently assisting Ms. Rhonda is Ms. Amy Bishop.  She is a dark-eyed, quiet organist who plays all of our songs on the piano beautifully. 

        The members of the Sanctuary Singers have already participated in numerous entertaining activities.  At our weekly meetings we enjoy singing and playing instruments.  Our recent visit to the pipe organ room became exciting when the pipes exploded with sound.  And earlier this month we carried exotic bread down the aisle of the sanctuary while singing in Swahili and playing African drums for the World Communion Sunday service.

        What are our future plans?  Everyone is excited about our quickly approaching Christmas play, “The Cradle That Rocked the World.”  It takes common Christmas songs and turns them into hip-hop tunes.  Hopefully we’ll do an Easter play as well. 

        I love our mid-high meeting time and our Tuesday morning devotionals, but participating in the Sanctuary Singers is my favorite part of St. Simons Presbyterian Church’s youth activities.  We sing and praise God and thank Him for all of our many blessings.  Drop by the choir room at 5pm on Sundays and join in this joyful experience.

- Rachel Akins