Jeanette
Gibson, Church Organist and Chancel Choir accompanist
Became our Church organist in December, following the retirement
of Julia Yost. Along with husband, Bill, the couple have grown
children: Kevin, Sherry, and Larry as well as 7 grandchildren.
Jeanette has been playing piano/organ since age 4 and has played for
many schools and various churches for the past 50 years. She
is currently accompanying two singing groups: the "Late Bloomers"
and the "Note Worthy's".
David
Grimes, Sunday School accompanist,
Grew up in Memorial
Presbyterian Church as did his brothers Mike and Rob Grimes and
sisters Peggy Fields and Phyllis Hill. A long-time
professional drummer, David has owned and managed Lafayette's
McGuire Music since 1971. He and his wife Muriel have been
married for 35+ years and are parents to Patrick, Russell and
Joe Grimes and Julie Boles. They are enjoying spending time
with their grandchildren.
Julie
Boles, Praise Choir Director
A life long member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is
happily married with 4 wonderful children. She enjoys being a stay
at home Mom and in her rare "free time" enjoys singing, painting and
just spending time with her family.
Hillary Basden, Sr. High Youth Leader
I
am married to Scott and I have a 15 year old daughter Gabreal
and a brand new baby Gideon. I also have 2 kitties, Sebastian
and Sadie. I have been a member of this church since 2003. I
am the senior high youth group leader and the senior high Sunday
school teacher. I am a full time nursing student at Ivy Tech
and I work part time at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital as a vet
tech. When I am not studying or working I enjoy hanging out
with the youth group, reading mystery novels, traveling, rooting
for the Indianapolis Colts, riding the motorcycle with my
husband, watching Gabby play volleyball or basketball, or
spending time with Mr. Gideon.
Brian
and Becki Sprague, Jr. High Youth Leaders
Becki is a clinical therapist and works with chronic mentally
ill folks (which she loves very much). She collects Teddy
Bears and loves scrap booking.
Brian sits in front of a computer most of the day in his engineering
profession. He loves working on them. He plans on
building their second computer soon. He also likes watching
NASCAR and football on TV, as well as watching their kids play
sports and performing.