Dear Members of the Believers Band,
Our good friend, Chuck McKissick, has ended his tour of duty among us. Our prayers are with Kathy and his extended family including the Believers Band, Northwinds Symphonic Band, Back In Time Band, FORSCOM Army Band, the Lakeshore Carillon Ringers at GFUMC, the Atlanta Pipe Band and the GFUMC Festival Orchestra. He was the drumbeat of the community and whenever we hear good rhythm, we will remember Chuck. We share this prayer offered by Bill Carr:
Eternal God,
We have had the opportunity to play music with a strong beat provided by Chuck McKissick. We are grateful for time shared with him and the joy generated by playing together. Bless Kathy and those who loved him most. While we will miss him in our routines, we celebrate his life and his commitment to playing music with a purpose. Remind us of your presence during this pandemic as we seek to calm our fears and remain strong in our faith. Keep us secure in our hope that is eternal as he rests in your everlasting arms. Accept our praise and thanksgiving for a wonderful man who kept us together as musicians and believers. Amen.