On Sabbath, January 18th, Collegedale Academy students took their musical talents to Impact Seventh-day Adventist Church. CA was a part of the entire worship experience, from song service to the offering call and special music, and Pastor Chris Massengill, the school’s chaplain, was the speaker of the day’s sermon.
“I really enjoy leading out in song service,” says senior Lauren Waegele, who was one of the guitarists for the group. “I express my praise to God through music, and being up front, witnessing people with their hands raised and eyes closed in worship, is a great blessing to me.”
“I think this went well,” senior Rena Chung says, “and I think our special music was a blessing. We–me, Lauren, Ryan Glantz, and Morgan Bond–had the privilege to lead out in worship before in Knoxville, I think we’ll do it again.”
Pastor Chris has also expressed a desire to find other opportunities serve area churches in this way.