Words of appreciation for their service
""When Sister Chen brought the choir to our senior center, it felt like heaven opened for a moment. I hadn’t felt that kind of peace in a long time.""
""She didn’t just teach me how to sing—she helped me feel the meaning behind the hymns. Now music has become a big part of my testimony.""
Member Highlight
Sister Maria Chen has served as our ward choir director for the past three years, transforming our musical worship experience while touching countless hearts.
A piano teacher by profession, she discovered her calling extended far beyond the keys when she began organizing monthly hymn sings at the local senior center, bringing comfort to residents who felt isolated from their faith communities.
Her innovative approach includes teaching choir members not just to sing the notes, but to feel the doctrine within each hymn. She recently coordinated a special musical devotional where members shared personal testimonies connected to their favorite hymns, creating an unforgettable spiritual experience.
Sister Chen also initiated a mentorship program pairing experienced singers with youth who want to develop their musical talents for worship. Beyond her official calling, Sister Chen volunteers weekly at the family history center, helping members discover their ancestors while teaching them to appreciate the hymns their forebears once sang. Her dedication exemplifies how one person’s talents, when consecrated to the Lord, can uplift an entire congregation and strengthen testimonies through the power of sacred music.
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Sister Maria Anderson
Approx. service hours per week 2
On Serving
"When we sing praises to God together, we feel the Spirit uniting us as one family in Christ."