Neil is a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church Choir, and Blue Ridge, where he sings barotone in a four man Southern Gospel Group. He also is known to sing solo, as well as play bass guitar for the church.

Neil has been singing mostly southern gospel since he was 9 years old. His major influences are Rusty Goodman and Glen Payne. When asked how, if he uses it, the Internet helps him, he stated that he uses it to search for the music he loves and learn more about the stories behind the songs.

Favorite song: There's no other word for grace but amazing.
Favorite Bible Verse: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Ephesians 6:8

I sing soprano in the choir. I started singing in my church choir as a child. I started singing solo as a teenager but ONLY because a friend encouraged me to do so. I went on to sing in a group at Mars Hill College, and we traveled a good bit throughout North and South Carolina, as well as Georgia.

My major influences are Sandi Patty and Karen Peck. I rarely use the Internet to assist me musically. I typically choose a song to sing because I have heard it first and it speaks to me in some way. Or, I will go to the music store and look for interesting titles to songs that I don't know and listen to see if that song might be something I want to perform.

Favorite song: I've Just Seen Jesus
Favorite Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths" Proverbs 3: 5 & 6

I joined the Holly Springs Choir and Church about three months ago. I feel so blessed to be in the choir and church. God has given me an awesome talent to sing, I like singing, and I've always enjoyed singing, no matter if it was at school, church, or home; I always make sure that my voice is used for God's glory.

I started singing when I was very young in Russia. And when I moved to America I wanted to sing even more. In high school I was in the B-Naturals
and Concert Choir, and the more we auditioned for the All-State Competition, the more I wanted to sing.

When I joined the Holly Springs Church, I felt such a hunger to sing in the choir. And I thank God that he is using me as an instrument to sing and glorify his name.

My favorite song: When We All Get To Heaven.

My favorite bible verse: I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12

Tell us a little about yourself:
I was born and raised in NW Penna. Moved to Florida for my husband's health, spending 24 yrs there. Moved here 11 years ago.
I graduated from Edinboro University of Penna with a degree in Art Education and taught school for 6 years (all levels). Worked in the medical field for 11 years and the past 10 years I have been Administrative |Assistant at Liberty Wood Products.

When did I start singing? What inspired me to sing?
I grew up in a musical environment. Grandparents, aunts, uncles. This was our entertainment back then. Sang with an aunt for 5 years.

How long with HS Choir?
A few months after we moved here I joined the choir. 10+ yrs.

Biggest singing event moment?
Fine Arts Christmas Concert with Cowee.

Family:
My 84 year old father is my only immediate family. My husband passed away 6 years ago.

Church Organizations:
Member of the WMU and the Assistant teacher for Mary-Martha Class.

Other interests:
I've been blessed by being a part of the designing features for our cookbook, notecards, church bulletin and other various church functions.

Favorite verse:
After reading Phillip Keller's book "A Shepherd looks at the Twenty-Third Psalm" I would have to say that this is one of my favorite Chapters and Verse 1 is my encouragement -"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want..."

Favorite song:
"Oh, what a Savior" Rosie Rozell

Favorite group:
1st - Blue Ridge, of course.
2nd - Greater Vision