Good Friday Worship Service
A somber night as we come together to remember the events after Palm Sunday that lead to the crucifixion and death of Jesus. We will begin with communion to commemorate the Last Supper and follow this with a service of darkness. The service of darkness portion is to remember the passion of Jesus Christ who was willing to be betrayed into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon a cross for you and for me.
INSTRUMENTALISTS for Good Friday
In addition to our wonderful Alleluia Choir, we are grateful for the musical gifts offered by our instrumentalists on this evening. Their music helps us reflect deeply on the sacrifice of Christ and the hope that is to come.
Ashley Driscoll is a music educator and cello instructor in Loudoun County. She is currently the orchestra director at Independence High School in Brambleton, and has taught middle through high school students in LCPS. Ashley is a registered Suzuki instructor, having completed ten levels of cello training and additional coursework in violin and Suzuki in the Schools. In addition to teaching a private studio, Ashley assists the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras in Fairfax and was previously on the conducting staff with the Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestras. She is an active performer and teaching artist in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Philip Nichols is honored and excited to be a part of the music ministries at Arcola UMC. Born and raised in the United Methodist Church, Philip started playing piano with his local praise band when he was in middle school. Including accompanist positions and volunteer work, he has been playing in the Church for over 10 years. Philip holds a B.A. in Piano Performance from West Virginia University and a M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature from Florida State University and currently teaches piano from his home in Herndon, VA. His hobbies include playing Bach, DIY projects, and cooking.
Jennifer Roberts received a BME from Bethany University and a MME from George Mason University, where she also earned an Orff Schulwerk Certificate. She is an experienced music educator, private flute/piano/voice teacher, and performer with 30 years in the the field of music education.
Jennifer has worked extensively in church music throughout her career as a music director leading adult contemporary bands, adult vocal choirs, children’s vocal choirs, directing handbell choirs for all ages, and creating a vibrant “Summer in the Arts” program. She served as president of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Choristers Guild and led community choir festivals.
Jennifer currently teaches at Legacy Elementary School and Steuart Weller Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia where she guides the musical lives of hundreds of children in grades K-5 and within an ECSE classroom. At Legacy, Jennifer conducts a robust chorus program with over 130 singers. She is also the Festival Chair for Loudoun County Public Schools Elementary All County Chorus.