John Pearce has retired as Holy Saviour's church organist. John has been involved in the life and music of the church for the last 43 years. Latterly he has been an enthusiastic member of the music group, playing instruments including keyboards, double bass, and bass guitar. His farewell to the music group was at last Sunday's all-age service, where songs included the Clap-hands Gloria and Seek Ye First. John has left the church music in good hands, with Annette Butters taking over as organist and leader of the music group.
John will now be enjoying a few weekends off. One of his first tasks will be to cheer on Scotland at Murrayfield next Saturday against France. No doubt the singing of Flower of Scotland and La Marseillaise will go up a notch or two with John in the crowd.
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| Chris, Julian, John |
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| Annette |
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| the music group in full swing (photo by Chris) |
