Jeanette Gibson, Church Organist
and Chancel Choir acompanist
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 eight 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 Basden and we
have a 12 year old daughter named Gabreal. Also, I have 1 dog named
Busa and 2 cats Sebastian and Sadie. I have been a member of the
church for almost 4 years now and am truly grateful to have been
welcomed into this church community. I am the Senior High Youth
Group Leader and the Senior High Sunday School Teacher. I have a
full time job as a veterinary technician…it is similar to being a
nurse only we work with animals. When I am not at work or hanging
out with my youth group, I enjoy spending time with my family,
reading mystery novels, traveling, riding the motorcycle with my
husband, doing charity work such as the Riley Ride for Kids and
going to movies. If you have any questions about our Sunday school
class or youth group please feel free to contact me or just come and
join us to see for yourself! Have a blessed day!
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.