“Stand by for news!” So said TV news commentator & journalist Paul Harvey way back when! I’m showing my age here!

Joyful Noise, the weekly Saturday afternoon hymn-sing gathering, will take an extended break beginning this Saturday, March 8.

Our group plans to regroup and imagine new ways to grow attendance for this fun and uplifting service. Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to collect enough core attendance to foster the growth of the service to date.

We are actively considering options for the future of Joyful Noise, but that will likely be in a different shape and schedule.

So, “stand by for news” as our vision for Joyful Noise develops in new directions by the Spirit’s guidance into the coming quarter. We thank you for those who’ve attended faithfully and those who’ve shown interest and kept Joyful Noise in their prayers. Please continue your prayers for vision and guidance.

Thank you also to Fr Robert and Fr Matthew, Mtr Taylor and Mtr Paula, and musician Robert E. for their ongoing support of the service and help planning for the future.

I think we’ve found something good here in Joyful Noise and with God’s help, we shall see where the Spirit leads us in the weeks ahead.

Have a holy Lent!

Peace in the One who is the source of all joy & felicity,

—Fr Allen