Bentzinger Shares Talent as Organist for 70 Years

  • GRACE BENTZINGER was honored by Grace Lutheran Church of Cook for playing the organ there for 70 years. Her plaque reads: “The Church Organist/ The role of the organist is most sacred,/ To provide music in the house of the Lord;/ To set the right tone for the worship service,/ And to bring hearts in one accord.// The Spirit is the One who should guide,/ In the selection of hymns to play,/ So that those who come to worship,/ Will feel blessed at the end of the day./ -Hillary Ascalon”
    GRACE BENTZINGER was honored by Grace Lutheran Church of Cook for playing the organ there for 70 years. Her plaque reads: “The Church Organist/ The role of the organist is most sacred,/ To provide music in the house of the Lord;/ To set the right tone for the worship service,/ And to bring hearts in one accord.// The Spirit is the One who should guide,/ In the selection of hymns to play,/ So that those who come to worship,/ Will feel blessed at the end of the day./ -Hillary Ascalon”
“Music has always been fulfilling for me,” said Grace Bentzinger, who was recognized on Tuesday, November 17 with a plaque, presented by Pastor Jim Helgren for serving as the organist for Sunday morning worship services at Grace Lutheran Church for 70 years. “It’s very humbling to be recognized. It’s a God-given talent and I’m happy to be able to share it with others.” At the age of 16, Grace…

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