Director of Music & Related Arts
Honored for Twenty-four Years of Service
Jerome P. Kruhaj


Some Pictures of Jerry's Special Day. . .
Sunday + April 18, 2004

Jerry Kruhaj, our Director of Music & Related Arts is honored for his
Twenty-Four Years of Service to
Grace United Methodist Church, Mesa, Arizona.

Thus, the "SURPRISE". . .he wasn't expecting a 24 Year Celebration!

The Event was coordinated by long time Friend and Music Ministry Associate,
Patricia White, handbell professional extraordinaire.

 

 

In the Sanctuary, Worship Service in progress

 

 

 

 

 

The Chancel Choir this Special Sunday included current and former members who participated in the "event" honoring Jerry. . .It was, indeed, overwhelming for Jerry...he had NO CLUE of the preparation, coordination and special rehearsals necessary to make it happen on the Sunday after Easter, April 18, 2004.

 

Part of the "Celebration" included the commissioning of a Festival Anthem for S.A.T.B. Choir & Handbells by local composer, Michael Mazzententa. Mr. Mazzententa conducted the anthem at both the 8:15 & 10:45 o'clock am Worship Services. (Mr. Mazzententa also coordinated and conducted the rehearsals necessary to prepare the Anthem for this day's presentation.)

 

Another view of The Choir. . .singing the premiere of Jerry's Anthem, commissioned for this occasion, entitled, "Celebration of Love," based on I Corinthians:1-8, 13. (One of Jerry's favorite Scripture texts.) by Michael Mazzententa.

 

 

 

 

 

Jerald, Jerry & Melody smiling for the photographer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doris & Judy at the Reception in Fellowship Hall...hmmm, Wonder "what" Judy has said to evoke 'that' LOOK from Doris???

 

 

 

 

 

During the Reception. . . Jerry doing what he does best. . . chatting away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melody Davis, Ann Earhart, Doris Hazenfield and Denise Robinson catching some 'rays'

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kay Faris, in her inimitable, animated style. engaged in serious conversation ...with Pamela Sue's wrapt attentnion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverend Jim Burch intently listening to Worship Chair, Brooke Winter during Jerry's Reception

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry listening(?) to Melody, and whatever it was put a 'smile' on Ann's face

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