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Elijah Music Ministry

We have the ultimate blessing as husband and wife to share the same passion for the gift God has given us…music. Not just any music, His music.

The Lord heard the prayer of Elijah; the life breath returned to the child’s body and he revived. Taking the child, Elijah brought him down into the house from the upper room and gave him to his mother. “See!” Elijah said to her, “your son is alive”. “Now indeed I know that you are a man of God,” the woman replied to Elijah. “The word of the Lord comes truly from your mouth”. 1 Kings, 17:20-24

This ministry was formed in the year 2000 after having made music together since 1995 and having spent several years alongside many talented individuals in various music groups when we were invited to lead music at St. Clare of Assisi parish. Together with good friend and alto vocalist Marilyn Bateman, the Elijah Music Ministry was born.

The name of the group was chosen for two reasons. “Elijah” in it’s biblical form means ‘Yahweh is my God’. It also bears the name of one of two young sons, Elijah (1978-1990) and Elias (1979-1990) both of whom passed away in an automobile accident at the hands of a drunk driver. The name serves as a reminder of God’s infinite love and faithfulness especially during our time of deepest sorrow.

This is our latest CD

Today the Elijah Music Ministry members include Patrick on drums and vocals, Peggy on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Marilyn Bateman, Fran Kuhn and Socrates Pilapil on vocals, Dominic Pilapil on piano, Dan Sather on bass and Rob Victor on electric guitar. Together we have recorded 2 CDs which we are extremely proud of. The first “God’s Power” in 2004 and the second “Elijah & Friends” in 2006 which has trax by each of the talented choirs at St. Clare of Assisi Parish as well as, local Catholic musician Scott Roy.

We have been privileged by invitations to play at several local events including the welcoming of youth to World Youth Days in 2002 at the Plaza of Nations for over 2000 people to, most recently, the welcoming reception after the mass for Coadjutor Archbishop Michael Miller.

We hope and pray that we can continue to serve Him through the music ministry for many more years to come.