Members of Hilltop are from L to R: Dominic Therrien, Paula Eberspacher, Jake Eberspacher, Debbie Fisher, Kurt Augustine, Greg Fisher, and Phil Katz. Guest Musicians not pictured, Judy Irvin and Jerry Zeilhofer.
At Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, the Beat Goes On at 11:15 on Sunday mornings.
The reasons are the 11:15 service at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, and the band Hilltop which provides the music. This late morning second service brings folks together from all walks of life, not only in the congregation, but also the musicians who play for the service each week.
“Home by another way,” the Presbyterian Church’s second, less formal worship service, has been a successful worship experience blending a variety of musical styles into a comfortable and relaxed setting.
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'Hilltop' keeping up the beat
Members of Hilltop are from L to R: Dominic Therrien, Paula Eberspacher, Jake Eberspacher, Debbie Fisher, Kurt Augustine, Greg Fisher, and Phil Katz. Guest Musicians not pictured, Judy Irvin and Jerry Zeilhofer.
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At Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, the Beat Goes On at 11:15 on Sunday mornings.
The reasons are the 11:15 service at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, and the band Hilltop which provides the music. This late morning second service brings folks together from all walks of life, not only in the congregation, but also the musicians who play for the service each week.
“Home by another way,” the Presbyterian Church’s second, less formal worship service, has been a successful worship experience blending a variety of musical styles into a comfortable and relaxed setting.
The gap between the generations is bridged here, with young families being encouraged and loved, and the aging generation bringing additional kindness, patience and wisdom into the mix.
This worship experience happens each Sunday at 11:15, following the traditional 9 a.m. service in the Church’s sanctuary.
When asked to put together a group of musicians and build a band, certain folks came to mind, and “the music began,” said Debbie Fisher, Director of Music Ministries.
The band members have extremely varied backgrounds. There are students, an IT geek, a carpenter, people in the medical profession, shop owners, and even a couple of professional musicians who saw all the excitement and just couldn’t stay away.
Like the congregation, the band bridges the generation gap as it has two generations represented; Paula Eberspacher, one of the band’s vocalists, and her son Jake on lead guitar.
When asked to comment on the experience of leading this band, Fisher replied, “There is such a great energy and spirit that flows in and amongst the band and with those attending the service.”
Enveloped within the music and fellowship experience people hear a meaningful message from the Reverend Bill Good, with heartfelt and personal touches everyone can relate to.
“It has been wonderful seeing the service grow into a healthy worship experience that is welcoming and fruitful,” Fisher said.
Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church is located at 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.
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