Music By: Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin
Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin is a world-class performer, songwriter and worship leader, whose music has taken her around the globe. Her soulful, eclectic sound combines a rich tapestry of influences, including her classical and jazz training, and a broad spectrum of experiences in gospel, pop, and country music.
Sarah has released six original studio albums; her interpretations of classics breathe fresh life into time-honored favorites, and her original songs express both the depth of her musical gift and a soulful honesty that sets her apart as a rare treasure to Central Indiana and the world.
Yes, musician is part of her title. But a far more important role to Sarah is that of wife, mother, friend, neighbor, and, mostly, daughter of the King.
SPEAKERS:
Alainey Banks
Alainey Banks grew up in central New York, where at the age of 9, she trusted in Jesus Christ as her Savior at Camp Bayouca. Alainey graduated from Davis College in 2016 with her Bachelor’s of Religious Education. During this time, she married her husband, Zach Banks, and worked as an elementary school teacher. Alainey also worked at Davis College as the Women’s Resident Director and as the women’s volleyball coach. She then served as a pastor’s wife for several years and is currently serving as the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Broadalbin Baptist Church. Alainey is also a Family Camp Director at Sacandaga Bible Conference. The position she most loves is that of being a mother and homeschool teacher to her four amazing children.
Gwen VanGorder
Gwen VanGorder has had the heart of an educator for over three decades. She is a teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools, a Bible study teacher, and the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Perth Bible Church. With a deep love for scripture and a heart to see women rooted in God’s Word, Gwen serves faithfully in teaching, discipleship, and mentoring. In the summer, Gwen also enjoys serving at Sacandaga Bible Conference, where she assists Alainey Banks with family camp activities.
Gwen and her husband, Bill, have been blessed with 26 years of marriage and the joy of raising their two daughters, Emma and Michaela. She enjoys God’s creation through biking, kayaking, and playing pickleball, and she seeks to honor Christ in every season of her life and service.
Deanne Davoll
Deanne Davoll is a Christ-follower. She is passionate about encouraging women in their spiritual growth. She has been a Bible teacher and a discipler for over 35 years. She loves her family; husband, four grown children and families including the four precious people who call her “Nana”. She is an upstate NY girl who enjoys cooking, thrifting, traveling and dessert anytime of day. She has been a missionary in Ecuador for almost 20 years where she and her husband focus on making and mentoring disciples, maturing marriages, and mobilizing the next generation in missions. Hospitality, baking, and English classes have become valuable personal ministries, and she is always prepared for a “Cafecito” in their home.
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