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P-33

We have been doing a lot of thinking lately, about the name “Praise Team” for our little band of people that make the music and A-V happen here at Knox. The problem is that having a "Praise Team" implies that, when that group of people step up onto the stage and begin doing their thing, that's when we're really praising God. We believe that every aspect of our worship gatherings and of our lives can and should be an act of praise and worship to God. So we have decided to change the name of this dedicated group of people.

For now on, we will be known as “P-33”. We chose the name based on Psalm 33, which we feel best exemplifies what we do on a regular basis. Especially verses 1-3: “Good people, cheer God! Right-living people sound best when praising. Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs! Play his praise on a grand piano! Invent your own new song to him; give him a trumpet fanfare.” As well as verses 20-22: “We're depending on God; he's everything we need. What's more, our hearts brim with joy since we've taken for our own his holy name. Love us, God, with all you've got— that's what we're depending on.” We hope you will embrace and continue to support all of the gifted people involved in sound, video, vocals and instruments, that help make the music time during our worship so amazing. And please welcome P-33. Thank you.

Name: Rev. Alton J. Ruff AKA (nickname): The Rev Role on the team: Preaching the Word and looking great doin’ it Reason for taking part in worship: Cause I was born this way, eh! Favorite Song: Every song on the AC/DC Black Album Favorite Scripture Verse: Psalm 1
Name: Keirstan AKA (nickname): my friends call me Keir Role on the team: Audio Reason for taking part in worship: To help out... Favorite Scripture Verse:Group 1 Crew-Walking On The Stars Favorite Scripture Verse:Psalm 16 9-11
Name: Hendrine Vermeulen AKA (nickname): n/a Role on the team: Vocalist Reason for taking part in worship: love to sing, want to facilitate our congregation's experience of worship Favorite Song: I have too many but one is Hosanna (by Hillsong) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCoHxX1OC8 Favorite Scripture Verse:Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Name: Juanita Wootton-Radko AKA (nickname): Nita Role on the team: Vocals Reason for taking part in worship: To enter into the presence of God and reflect His love. Favorite Song: Oooh, this is a toughie! I love so many... “What A Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong), “I Am A Friend of God, “Horchata” by Vampire Weekend... I listen to a real mix! Favorite Scripture Verse:Philippians 4:13 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. AND Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Name: John Adams AKA (nickname): Blade Role on the team: Putting the "low down" Reason for taking part in worship: enlightenment Favorite Song: Spaceship Superstar Favorite Scripture Verse:Mathew 7:1
Name: Colleen AKA (nickname): n/a Role on the team: video Reason For Particiating: I was looking for an opportunity to get involved and shared some of my pictures with Al for the backgrounds to the songs. This led me to consider trying to learn to operate the video since I like playing around on the computer. I am glad to be able to serve the Lord in this way and be a part of the worship team. Sunday is the best day of the week for me. Favorite Song: I enjoy the old hymns but the new worship songs really touch my heart. One of my favourites is "Lord I lift your Name on High" Favorite Scripture Verse:Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don't depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do and He will direct your path.
Name: Nellie Ann Gowan (now. Has been Nellie A. Ouwendyk, Nellie A. Strayer) AKA (nickname): Nell, Foxy Role on the team: Sing harmony, will do back up audio, visual Reason for taking part in worship: Singing is what I enjoy doing and have been doing for many, years - started with my first home church based group "The Gospelite" in 1966. Favorite Song: Don't have one - have many in many different genres. Favorite Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:12-14 (one of many)