PraiseTeam - Bethel Presbyterian Church

Bethel's

Praise Band
"Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things." (Psalm 98:1)

Bonnie Wickersham - Worship Leader

Bonnie is multi-talented. She sings, plays the keyboard and leads the group. Bonnie is the glue that helps the group stick together and love one another.

Chris Boggs- Drums

Chris, one of Bethel's young leaders, is the drummer and drives the band's rocking rhythms.

Chelsea Boggs - Vocalist/Soloist

Chelsea sings backup and is an inspiring soloist in her own right. She is married to Chris our drummer.

Russell Dobbins - Vocalist

Russell is a great backup singer and his sense of humor provides the band with general comedy. Russell is the father of two daughters.

Susan Hoffmann - Vocalist

Susie was given to us by God about three years ago. What a gifted lady! She leads small groups and writes but her greatest quality, for the band, is her voice. She fits in the praise band so well.

Maggie Barker - Vocalist/ Pianist

Maggie has been around music her entire life. This is obvious for two reasons. First she is the daughter of our worship leader Bonnie Wickersham and has grown up at Bethel. Secondly, Maggie does such a great job as vocalist and pianist.

Megan Ruder - Bass Guitar.

Megan is a talented pianist and guitar player. She is also the wife of our Youth Director, Zack Ruder

Mike Murray - Guitar/Vocalist/Soloist

Whether it's Gospel or caressing a beautiful ballad, Mike's passion and gift of music is always revealed in his incredible delivery of a song.

Cheryl Allaire - Violin

Praise bands these days are loud and they're getting louder.We couldn't imagine a violinist or any orchestral instrument playing at Bethel - they simply would not be able to hear themselves - WRONG! Strings are like a navy suit - always appropriate. Apparently, they're in the "getting-more-popular" cycle of pop music and no wonder, they add such richness to the sound. Thanks Cheryl!