Gene, Looking Keen

Gene has been a member of our congregation for over 20 years. His guide dogs are a fixture in the pews, lying still and quietly throughout the entire service and setting a good example for the children (and many of us adults).

Gene reads the lessons once a month and doesn't skip a beat using the electronic refreshable braille display.

He has a favorite thing he likes to do. On Palm Sunday he announces to everyone that they should bring bells to ring on Easter Sunday, especially when "Hallelujah" is spoken or sung. On Easter Sunday his bell rings the loudest.

St. Paul long suffered from an affliction ("thorn in the flesh"), yet nevertheless insisted on giving praise and thanks to God. "Hallelujah," proclaims Gene, and we can say no less.