St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church’s Youth praise band ‘Marked’ gets Top Honors at Conference
February 6, 2012
Written by Melony Shemberger
St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Clarksville, TN – When a new youth praise band was formed at St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church three years ago, there was much work to do.
Two of the original members of the band, named Marked, were still in the learning stages of playing their instruments – Webb Booth on guitar and Austin Robertson on drums.
A couple of years later, three more members joined, and their ability to play instruments also was limited. Yet through commitment, perseverance and love – which also describes the journey in their Christian faith – the band has joined the ranks of being among the best youth praise bands in the state.
Members of the Marked Praise Band (from left, Zach Pine, Webb Booth, Myndi Leazer, Austin Robertson and Ally Robertson) perform in front of more 2,000 participants at the Warmth in Winter youth ministry conference held Jan. 28th in Murfreesboro, TN. (Photo by Melony Shemberger)
