Bethel Renaissance Choir Leads Worship Service at C.P. Church
From the Sep 1, 2026 e-Edition
McKENZIE (August 30) — McKenzie First Cumberland Presbyterian Church welcomed Bethel University’s Renaissance Choir to lead the worship service on Sunday morning, August 30. The vocalists and instrumentalist provided uplifting gospel music in praise to Jesus.
The choir then relocated to Gleason First Baptist Church for the evening worship service. The worship event was the first of the annual Tater Town Special, that includes, cookoffs, music, a 5K run, barbecue, and a parade.
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