A press release from Immanuel Lutheran Chruch:
Crystal Lake Church of 145 Years Welcomes Contemporary Worship Leader at Celebration
Crystal Lake, IL, September 29, 2015 – Jayson Hemphill, founder of “The Elevate Project,” has accepted the position of Contemporary Worship Leader at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Crystal Lake, IL. Immanuel will publicly welcome “Jay” as he leads Worship for the first time at 9:30 and 11:00 am services.
Hemphill’s welcome is part of a Celebration Sunday event that follows services commencing at noon, this Sunday, October 4th at Immanuel’s Pathway Campus in Crystal Lake, IL.
“Worship is a lifestyle, we live out our faith all week then on Sundays we refuel.” Says Hemphill.
Jay Hemphill
Hemphill is a great fit for Immanuel because of his holistic view of live and his sense of purpose. He brings a wide variety of talents that include composition, musician, a remarkably wide vocal range and the ability to connect people to a larger vision.
Early exposure to varying musical genres and insatiable need for expression led him to Millikin University in Decatur, IL where he developed a love for music production and recording. Jay has held positions like Director of Contemporary Worship Arts and Music Coordinator but has furthered his interest well beyond vocation to develop his band, “The Elevate Project.“
“Music is the language that resonates with people, it makes God’s word real,” says Rev. Dr. Larry Tieman, Senior Pastor at Immanuel.
“We have a very talented volunteer team of gifted musicians, and now we are blessed even more to have Jay’s perspective, energy and leadership to really bring things together.”
Celebration Sunday is open to the community at no charge. The event is observed each year in the fall as the people of Immanuel give thanks for all that God has done though out the previous year.
In addition to Jay’s debut, the day’s activities include Lunch, Funnel cakes, children’s activities, a petting zoo, baggo tournament, prizes and many other family friendly activities.
ABOUT: Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Immanuel is an LCMS congregation that has been a part of the Crystal Lake community for 145 years.
The historic campus is located at 178 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL. School and Sunday worship are held in their modern facilities at, 300 Pathway Court, Crystal Lake IL 60014. Immanuel exists for the purpose of touching hearts and transforming lives with the light of Jesus Christ.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a mission-oriented, Bible-based, confessional Christian denomination headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., founded on the teachings of Martin Luther.