Cherry and her husband Mike come to Trinity Fellowship with years of church music ministry experience and an impressive resume of vocal training. She began serving as the interim director of choirs and special music in January 2008 and added direction of the entire music ministry in May 2008. 

Cherry has concertized and sung with various symphonies and chamber orchestras, won state and national competitions, and been a finalist in the Metropolitan Opera auditions.  She holds a BS in Vocal and Piano performance from TWU and studied voice with Mrs. Florence McCraken Vashon for 27 years.  Cherry founded her own private vocal and piano studio in 1987 and her students have won state, national and international competitions.  She most recently served as Choir Director at Hillcrest Church for the past 3 years and served in many other capacities in music ministry for the past 9 years at Hillcrest Church, including leading sectional rehearsals, leading worship, conducting/directing the orchestra, coordinating cantatas and musicals, special music and offeratories. She also worked with ensemble and praise teams, has been an accompanist, a soloist, and served in any way she can.  Before joining Hillcrest Church, she was worship leader in another church for 10 years.  Cherry and her husband Mike reside in Dallas and have been married almost 17 years.  She is a member of RMTA, DMTA, TMTA, MTNA, SAI, and NATS and has served as both an officer, vocal judge, and board member in these organizations.  

Standing out above the long list of accomplishments is Cherry's passion and love for serving Christ and His Church with her talents. Please take a few moments when you get a chance to introduce yourself and welcome Cherry and Mike to TFC. You will find their warmth and enthusiasm encouraging.  

Get To Know Cherry

If I could snap my fingers and appoint the next President of the United States along with 5 other key leaders to lead our country from among anybody in our nation’s history, the next President and additional 5 leaders would be...   Mommy taught me never to discuss politics with NOBODY!

When it comes to spring cleaning … I have a cleaning lady.

Right now I am reading … He’s Been Faithful

My favorite book beside the Bible is… I have too many to pick just one.

My favorite movie of all time is… The Sound Of Music we watched straight through twice one Thanksgiving. (I think the guy’s wanted to watch the Football games)  Praise God for another TV.  I actually like to watch the Cowboys-- it has been a good nap time. ZZZZZZZZ

If given the choice, the one thing I would certainly do before summer would be … Clean out all of the closets  in the house!

When I think of the “greatest,” the first thing that comes to my mind is…because... My Parents -   Momma Cherry& Popsey Wopsey.  They are so AWESOME and COOL GODLY PARENTS and should I say been married 53 years in August.  The key thing they never used the word divorce. Murder maybe?  Just Kidding.

One thing in life that is working for me is… My Love for Christ. (That is not just a Sunday school answer for me.) 

One thing in life that is not working for me is… Every time I get started on a project, our 100lb Black Lab decides he needs outside.  It is in, and then out. …  There he goes again, in and out, etc.  Boy, does our Dog have Mike and I trained for his every beck and call.  He stands at the bath tub and waits for us to turn on the water when he is thirsty and wants a drink.  Nick Nack loves his Uncle Tom.

What is the most memorable quote you have heard or read recently?   "Heaven’s love is spoken in the language of your heart"

If given the choice, the one thing I would never taste again would be …Eggs. YUCK!!!!

If I were in the unfortunate situation, my last meal would be… MEXICAN YUMMY in my TUMMY!!!!

If I were given all the needed talents and abilities, I would be the lead singer of … The Lawrence Welk Show.  I watched that all the time with my Grandmother and always dreamed of singing there.  A childhood dream.

The most recent/or most frequently played music on my ipod was...What is an ipod?  I have an 8 track tape player.

The one box set that I would take with me on a desert island to watch would be ...   Box of matches to make a fire and signal to get me off the deserted island.  I prefer my own Oasis in my backyard.  Ya’ll have to come visit sometime.  Just not everyone at one time!!!!!

My favorite color is…because… RED/GREEN I have TWO because I like different colors at different times.   America the Land of the Free.

One of the hardest things you’ve gone through that I don’t mind sharing…Canoeing down Beavers Bend and not knowing there would be a 12 foot drop off.  Mike decided not to tell me until I heard the rushing of MAJOR water.  We are here to tell about it!  Hurray!

One thing people might never know about me if I didn’t tell… I’m adopted.  I think that is so AWESOME!!!!!

 

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