OUR MISSION: REACH UP REACH IN REACH OUT TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRIST! |
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Brenda Heard, Pastor of Music and Worship Ministries
Since December of 1996, the music at East heights has been under the direction of Brenda Heard. Brenda continually seeks new and creative ways to enhance worship through music. She is committed to the mission of the music department: to glorify God and to energize the worship life of the church through music that is well-prepared and skillfully offered, is of a wide variety of styles, includes many people and resources, and contributes significantly to the worship atmosphere of the church.
Brenda is presently a Provisional Deacon in the United Methodist Church. A lifelong Methodist with a Master's Degree in Music Education from Wichita State University, Brenda brings a real passion for music in all styles that communicates the great traditions of the church in both old and new ways.
In addition, she has a great love for children. In June, 2007, Brenda and her family traveled with the Watoto Ministry Team to Uganda to build a home for children orphaned to the AIDS epidemic. Brenda can often be seen hanging out at the church nursery or holding babies during church events.
Brenda's husband Tony is a lieutenant with the Wichita Fire Department. Her oldest daughter, Emily, attends the University of Tulsa, while her youngest, Hallie, attends Robinson Middle School. The Heards are granted "permission" to live in their home by their two cats, Yinyue and XinXin-whose names are Chinese for "music" and "faith." In her spare time, Brenda composes and arranges music for many local groups, loves scrapbooking, is learning how to knit, and occasionally manages a round of golf.
brenda@ehumc.org |
| Mark Sweeney, Organist Mark has been part of East Heights' music ministry since 1986. He holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Organ Performance from Indiana University as well as a Master of Arts in Church Music from Scarritt College. He has studied with such famous teachers as Robert Rayfield, Larry Smith, and Wilma Jensen. Mark was a Fulbright Scholarship Finalist and German Academic Exchange Scholar Finalist. You can hear Mark serving God through his music at the Chapel and Sanctuary Worship Services. |
| Dr. Bill Racer, Wedding Organist |
Troy Fischer, Director of Young Spirit
Troy is in his third year as Young Spirit Choir Director. He is a graduate of Wichita State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. Troy plays electric bass for the Spirit Alive Praise Band on Sunday mornings and recently became the band director at Wichita Collegiate School. For more information about Young Spirit Choir contact troyfischer@swbell.net. |
Rachel Eastman, Director of Heart and Soul Singers
Rachel has been serving East Heights since the fall of 2007 and enjoys leading children to a deeper spiritual and musical life. Rachel teaches elementary music at Stanley Elementary in Wichita. |
Chelle Tedrow, Director of Chancel Ringers and Joyful Noise
By day, Chelle is a Counselor at Minneha Elementary, but in her spare time shares her enthusiasm for making music and for ringing handbells with the people of East Heights. Chelle is constantly accompanied by Baxter (the Wonder Dog), a black lab therapy dog
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| Adam Walker, Director of Celebrate Saturday Night Band |
| Beau Jarvis, Director of Spirit Alive Band |
| Becky Hilts, Soprano Soloist |
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| Marianne Cook, Alto Soloist |
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| Justin Selby, Baritone Soloist |
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| Jordan Dinkel, Sound Technician for Celebrate Saturday Night and Spirit Alive |
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