"And David spake to the chief of the
Levites to appoint their brethren the singers,
with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals,
sounding aloud and lifting up the voice with joy.
- I Chronicles 15:16
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below to meet our band members for a specific area, or scroll down to
see all the profiles. Vocalists |
Guitar |
Keyboards | Bass
| Drums
Libbie Hall - Worship Director Although Libbie looks as though something
smells in this picture, she thinks things in her life are
really quite rosy. She is married to Brian and they
have three great children - Branden, Amelia and Wyatt.
She loves being the Worship Director here at Southpoint and
having the privilege of working with all of the incredible
people in this ministry - so Woo Hoo!
Blake
Shelly Shelly has been singing in church since
she was 8 years old. She has been singing in the Praise Team
since 2004 and has been a member of Southpoint with her
husband, Geroge since 2004. Shelly has two step-children,
Jordan and Mariah.
Kim
Paula Paula started singing
when she was 3 years old in the children's choir at her old
church. Through the years, she sang many solos and
continued to sing in the church choirs. She grew up on
Grosse Ile
and was involved in the high school musical groups and
drama. She received a scholarship for singing to help her
out with college expenses. Through the college years, Paula
was hired to sing for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, and
other functions such as these. Paula is a teacher for
Woodhaven Schools and is currently on leave of absence to
care for her children.
Paula started singing with the Praise Team in the fall of
1997. She took some time off when she had two boys, Micah
(2004) and Joshua (2006), with her husband, Dave. Paula and
Dave have been married since 1999. She recently rejoined
the Praise Team and is really excited to be singing for the
Lord again!
Heather Heather is a teacher who recently spent
time in Scotland. She also recently sold her house and
moo-ved, and is simply MAD about it!!
Mickinley
Elaine At 5 years old,
Elaine starting singing in the children's choir at First
Presbyterian Church in Wyandotte, Michigan. By age 9,
Elaine starting singing solos and at that time accepted
Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Through the years,
Elaine sang in many venues such as school choirs, high
school drama club, city/community theatre, radio stations,
family weddings as well as directing and ministering
through music for other churches/ministries before singing
for Southpoint Praise Team in 2006.
Elaine also
serves as a small group leader in Southpoint's Jr High
Ministry and has one daughter Emily.
Jean A "short" bio from a "short" lady ....
Married to Terry for almost 2/3 of her life, together they
have 2 grown daughters, 2 son-in-laws, 6 grandchildren, 1
granddog and 1 dog! Jean has been with the SC3 Praise
Team since 2004 and loves the ministry. She also loves
Libbie's coffee, but leaves the cake and donuts to the
younger guys and gals.
Pina Pina felt 'at home' the moment she walked
into Southpoint, way back in April 2006. She joined
the choir two months later and became a member of the Praise
Team in May, 2007. She is completely amazed by how God
has transformed her life and given her the awesome and
undeserved blessing of song. She currently is an
apprentice worship leader, which she considers a tremendous
privilege.
Pina
and her husband Bill were married in July 2006 and they are
looking forward to starting a family very soon.
Val I have played
lead/rhythm guitar in many bands in and around Detroit since
1986. After marrying Ken in 1994 and being blessed with two
amazing daughters (Jessica in 1995 and Sarah in 1998), I
never even thought about playing in a band again. I visited
Southpoint here and there for at least 3 years and after
finding God in 2006, I joined the church, auditioned for &
joined the Praise Team, and was introduced to a whole new
world of awesome music. I love this band and this church,
and I am so thankful to praise God in this way.
Chad
Dan
I have been playing guitar since
1970. As a musician, I have travelled professionally
in show bands, played in wedding bands, duets, and
performed as a solo Christian artist. It is truly an
honor to worship Christ with a guitar;
especially with such a talented and annointed group
of musicians and singers -- and drummers! (sorry,
Greg...I couldn't resist). Therese and I have
been married for 28 years, and we have been blessed
with three daughters. We have been attending
Southpoint since 2006.
Chad
Foust - Programming Minister
(Vocals) Chad came to Southpoint in February 2006. Chad was a
"double major" at Great Lakes
Christian College in both music and theology and is an
accomplished keyboardist and vocalist. Chad is
married to Deanna and has two sons, Carter and Tanner.
Tony
(Guitar) Tony joined the Praise Band in April
2006, playing rhythm and lead guitar. Tony also
recently found his "inner Motown", and began playing bass as well. He and his wife, Toni Lynn have five children - Jaime,
Nicholas Alan, Nicholas James, Jackson and Carlee.
Chad I had drumsticks in my hands since I was
2 years old.
I haven't done anything with my
drums except for high school and my friends band. For years
my drumset sat in our toolroom of our basement untouched. I
was a very angry person throughout many years with the
trials and tribulations that constantly had been happening
in my life. I never really realized how much Satan can
grab a hold of one person; and how important it is to have
Jesus in your life. Jesus doesn't promise us that as
Christians that we will always have everything go great for
us at all times. If hadn't been for Jesus and the great
staff at Southpoint that we have especially Pastor Brett,
Joe Koprowski, Bob & Rene Jeannot & Libbie Hall, band
members; and the many others, I would probably be that same
unchanged person that I was in 2007 and the previous years.
Jesus, our church, and our church family is so important to
me and my wife. It helps no matter what you go through. It
is so important to find out what your talents are; and to
try and be in a ministry. I am very happy to be part of the
Praise Team Band. I love my Southpoint family. Playing
drums has helped me to feel like I can finally give
something back to Jesus for everything he has done for me.
Jesus saved me and my wife. The old me is dead and gone.
Jesus is helping me use my talents & purpose to help bring
people to Christ.
Greg Greg has been with
the Southpoint Band since August 2005 during the great
drummer drought of 2005. While drummers are not
actually "musicians" and can be replaced by a monkey with 2
sticks and a coconut, Southpoint felt that the human drummer
would be better received by the congregation. However,
just in case, a monkey cage was installed around the drumset
in early 2006 should the monkey be needed. While Greg
is not a big fan of monkeys or drum machines, he loves
playing for the Lord every chance he gets. "I don't
have a lot of gifts, but I am glad that I can serve with
such a talented group of Christians." Greg has been married
to his wife Stacy since May 2006. Greg has also been know
for his late night White Castle trips. Also beware of the
Saltine Ministry!
Jon By 5th grade I was in a band playing with
borrowed drums. My father bought me a set with the
conditions that I would play them in church. This was
before CCM was even thought of. In 6th grade we took
our music to VBS by playing rock songs with the words
changed.
In Jr.
High I saw a rock musician perform who had turned his life
completely over to Jesus. It was a turning point in my
life to hear a moving spiritual message with driving music.
I have played professionally
and in many different worship and evangelistic teams for
years, including Kensington. I work for Marathon Oil
as an Instrument Advisor, and am on their Emergency Response
Team for fire, rope rescue & EMT. My other hobbies are
rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking. I have a
spiritually encouraging wife and 2 sons, 24 & 21. I
have enjoyed playing at Southpoint since February 2008.
What a great opportunity to play good music for a great God
and an audience who wants to praise Him!
