The Worship Team This Year…

August 4, 2009 at 10:44 pm (Uncategorized)

One of the highlights of camp for me personally is not just our time of worship that we have with the students, but my friends who serve with me on the worship team each day.

Zach King – This is Zach’s first year serving at camp since he was here as a student.  Zach is playing the keyboard and organ and it’s been fun having him here.  Zach is going to be a sophomore in the fall down at Biola.  Zach is not only talents in the areas of music, but he’s got a gift for video and video editing.  Him and David have been putting together a series of their own videos each day for the campers.  We will have these up soon for your viewing pleasure.

David Zaganiacz – David returns this year on the electric guitar.  David is an awesome guy who love Jesus and is constantly studying the word and desiring to know more about theology.  He brings so much wisdom to team and has a great sense of humor to back it up.

Emilee Beachy – This is her first year here at camp in this capacity.  Not only is she ridiculously talented, but she knows how to bring the funk on the bass guitar.  She has served in the Jr. High weekend services and sunday nights programs for the past three years and it’s such a blessing to have her on the team this year.

Jacob Taylor – Mr. Taylor, a junior at Tualatin High School, is assuming the role of lead guitarist and violinists as well.  Jacob is talented at everything he touches and has such a humble heart in the way he serves.  Sometimes I think he has more creativity and energy then he knows what to do with. Needless to say, there is never a dull or quiet moment when he is around!  I’m really pumped that he’s a part of the team this year.

Garrett Strudler – The man that is the glue that brings all of us together is him.  Garrett is drumming for us and couldn’t think of a better guy to have on the team.  Not only does he play drums, but he plays bass, video production, and sound mixing.   This is his 8th or 9th year at the Peak.  He is the veteran of our volunteer team.

Kate Eaton – Besides being biased about her being the best and most attractive singer ever, Kate has also served in some sort of capacity here at Jr. High camp over the past 9 years in either a leader, singer, builder, or assistant leader here at camp.  This year Kate (my wife) is not only singing on the team but she is also a builder for half of our girl leaders.  She does such an amazing job listening and building into these women.  She never ceases to amaze me.

Chris Chong – Chong is one of a kind.  He is our sound guy for the week and he’s doing an incredible job not only mixing our sound, but mixing with the students.  He aims for perfection and so I know that our program times are in good hands.  I always enjoying serving with Chris.  He also has been around for several years both here at camp and our jr. high weekend programs.

and last but not least…

Lexie Began – Lexie has been my life saver this week.  She has stepped in to oversee all of our media needs.  She has been the one who has been putting together all of our recap videos for the week and running our media during worship.  She is such a hard worker and loves to serve behind the scenes.  Camp has been as smooth as it has because of her.

We have completed 5 of our 9 sessions and the Lord has moved mightily through each and every one.

Please continue to be praying for us as we lead these students each night and morning in worship.  Pray that the Lord continues to unite as a team and that the we approach each session with the heart and motives that God desires from us.

It’s such an honor to be used by God in this role.  Thank you so much for allowing your students to be a part of this very special week.  Amazing things are taking place and we’re only half way there!

Pastor Tyler

P.S.  It’s nearly 11 and i’ve been up since the wee hours.  So please pardon my typing and grammar. It  never was one of my strengths! 🙂