Hello again from the Nativity Sound System Fundraising Team. This week we have another member of our team, Lloyd Childers, sharing her thoughts on the need for a new sound system.
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“Ever wonder what someone is saying? Perhaps hear part of a sentence but lose the rest when the speaker turns his head? That’s me! Even with hearing aids set to the highest level, I rarely hear the entire sermon at Church of the Nativity. It’s frustrating, to say the least. That’s why I was thrilled to hear about the effort to install an audio system in the church–not just speakers, but a “surround sound” that will allow the hearing impaired full benefit of the entire service.
“Unfortunately, it’s not something you can buy at Costco. So I joined the Nativity Sound System Fundraising Team, a committee to investigate the source and cost of such a system. Shockingly, it could range from $30,000 to 50,000! We were thrilled to receive a large donation toward the project, but much more will be needed.”
The team is very thankful for those who have already contributed to this fund; you can do so online at the the Donations to Church of the Nativity page on our website.
We are also seeking donations for our October 14 Not-So-Silent Auction and wine and cheese gathering. If you :would like to contribute to the auction, please complete this form: “Not So Silent Auction!”: Donation Form 2023. Keep in mind that donations can be gift cards, gift baskets, tickets to various performances, or perhaps something unique from the donor — such as art work, baked goods, or such services as yard work or help with technology. Feel free to be creative!
If you have questions about the auction or any aspect of this fundraiser, please feel free to contact any member of the team. Contact information can be found in the Parish Directory.
- Viola Baldwin
- Lloyd Childers
- Beth Crow
- Geoffrey Krouse
- Kara Malone
- Sarah O’Connor
2 replies on “Sound System Fundraiser: Personal Story from Lloyd Childers”
I am not a member of Nativity any more because I live in Texas! I was, however, a member of a church who built a new building the architect of which was world famous. It is beautiful inside and out, has a remarkably flexible and very comfortable worship space, but had real problems with acoustics until the church installed a sound system. Now every speaker can be heard and understood. The sound system added greatly to the experience of worship.
Nice to hear from you, Chuck, and hope you will continue to stay in touch and be well.Becky Christian