Ministry Team
Our Pastor : Reverend Alecia Reeves-Freeman
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December 2018
As the days get cooler, I pray that each of us will continue to have warmth in our hearts. As the warmth spark flames of love, we might need to think about how far we have come and how blessed we are as we move forward. As we rethink and reflect, we can prepare for what lies ahead. Advent starts this month. It is a season of the Christian year in which we focus on the coming of Jesus Christ. It is a time of preparation, waiting and getting in touch with our need for God. In Advent we can look back to the experience of the Israelites as they yearned for God to forgive them and restore their nation. As we do, we can put ourselves in the Israelites’ shoes to ask for forgiveness as God restores the earth and as we prepare to celebrate the good news with hope, love, joy and peace. We can also look and move forward to new life and new possibilities from God. As we prepare to accept and share all the blessings of the season, let us look for ways to celebrate and create inclusiveness in our celebrations. Let us remember that God is with us (“…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”) Matthew 28:20. Our response to the presence of God is to be present with all of God’s children as we travel from Advent to Christmas and beyond. Do not forget to share the love of God, our stories as a faithful community, and the story of the one who comes down in and with love. Most of all, let us live out our faith by loving so that others will see, feel and maybe hear about this great God. Reach out, fill the world with the love of God and have a merry, blessed and safe season! Pastor Alecia If you would like to contact Pastor Alecia, simply click on the appropriate button.
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Minister of Music : John T. Bybee II
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John earned a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Organ from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Throughout his life, he has followed a calling to a vocation in music ministry, serving Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian, Baptist and Lutheran churches as organist, pianist and music director. An accomplished worship organist, he has considerable expertise in blending classical, traditional, praise, contemporary, jazz and gospel music styles. He is creative, enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate, taking to heart the scripture “Sing unto the Lord a new song,” inspiring and leading the congregation to sing her song. He is dedicated to creating a vibrant music ministry through servant leadership.
John provides organist services for weddings and funerals throughout New England; he is also a church organ consultant, and offers private instruction in piano and organ. In addition, he enjoys an “encore” career as a Life and Leadership Coach, creating lives of significance through intentional living. John is an avid reader of nonfiction with emphasis on issues of leadership, theology, current events and wellness, and embraces vegan and minimalist lifestyles. When not creating beautiful music or coaching clients, John may be found exploring New England, taking advantage of Boston cultural events and enjoying friendships. Professional memberships include the Boston chapter of The American Guild of Organists, The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, The United Church of Christ Musicians National Network, and The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts. John may be reached via email at fiskmusicministry@gmail.com |
Youth Fellowship Leaders : Bingxin Xu and Tian Zhang
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Our youth are busy - with mission work, fun and fellowship activities and growing in faith. Youth Fellowship meets most weeks - either after worship for lunch, fellowship and a program or for a specific special event at another time. See the calendar for the complete schedule and check our our MYF page for pictures and more information.
Bingxin Xu received his master of science degree from Cornell University and moved to Natick, with his wife Tian Zhang, right after his graduation in 2012. They feel blessed to settle down in Natick and Fisk Church, and felt called to be Fisk's Youth Fellowship Leaders in 2015. They are looking forward to leading and growing up along with the youth. Bingxin and Tian may be reached via email : fiskyouth@gmail.com |
Administrative Assistant: Joanne Fitzgerald
Our church office is open on Monday - Friday, 9:00 to 1pm, September through June. If you call the office (508)653-1674 or email fiskoffice@fiskumc.org, Joanne will be the person who answers your call or responds to your email. She is the welcome face when you stop by, always quick to help and certainly helps our busy congregation stay connected and informed.