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Jacksonville First Church
of the Nazarene
Ministry Through Music |
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Daniel has been a music minister
for 15 years. He is the husband of
Debra W. Smith and has
two children, Brett and Brooke.
He is the owner of B&B Locksmith
and the manager for Real Life Ministries.
Debra is not only a speaker and writer
but also is our "soundman" for our local church, she directs Children's choir on
Wednesday nights,
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Daniel & Debra Smith
Music Leader & Soundman |
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Mrs. Ruby grew up attending the Church of the Nazarene and was converted at the age of 9 and soon after joined her home church. She began playing the piano for the church at age 13 and also sang in the church choir. Mrs. Ruby has been playing the piano for 72 years. She was married to Ralph Wright in 1940. They have 2 sons who are now married and have their own families. Mrs. Ruby enjoys sewing, crocheting and reading. Her testimony is that the Lord has been her lifes companion and is more dear to her today than ever. He takes care of all her needs and she loves serving Him. She believes in Church growth and spreading the gospel of Christ |
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Ruby Wright, Pianist |
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Malissa has played the piano for many years and began playing the organ about 20 years ago. Her Aunt Ruby Wright actually taught her how to play the organ. They have been playing music together for a long time and Malissa enjoys it very much. Malissa grew up singing and playing music in church with her sister when they were very young. Gospel music has always been a very important part of her life and a constant reminder of her Christian heritage. She has been married to Marty McDaniel for 15 years and has two wonderful sons. |
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Malissa McDaniel, Organist |
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Nate Grimes began playing his trombone in the sixth grade and continued through junior high, high school, college, and then in his church. He loves playing church music and would love to have other musicians join him.
Nate is retired from IBM afer 25 years of service in the space program, mostly at Johnson Spacecenter where he ended his career as Test Director, testing computer software used by the Flight Control Team to control Apollo, Soyuz, Skylab, Space Shuttle, and Space Station missions.
He also retired as a Major from the military after 20 years of service in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve.
Nate believes God has a plan for everyone, and, regardless of how often or how badly we mess it up, can always use our backgrounds to help others stuggling to survive in this world.
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Nathan Grimes, Trombone |
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