Nineteen-year-old Dan Powell, from Southern Synod, is April鈥檚 recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award.
Dan, who discovered his love for the organ at the young age of five, has been playing in church since he was 15. He often plays the opening songs in one church before running to another, starting half an hour later, to play their introductory songs.
Although he is always adding new songs to his repertoire his favourite song is 鈥淗ow Great Thou Art鈥�, the last song sung with his great grandad before he died and which he played at his funeral. Dan鈥檚 skills are often utilised for funerals and weddings, a responsibility he says is daunting but also a privilege.
Dan called his award win a shock and encouraged others his age to get involved in their communities.
鈥淒o it,鈥� he said. 鈥淕o ahead and you might surprise yourself and love serving the church too.鈥�
Dan, who was nominated by Pam Tolhurst, Gillingham United Reformed Church鈥檚 local leader, is described by her as 鈥渁 valuable member of the church, someone who is reliable and totally committed to giving of his best鈥�.
Each recipient of the Lundie award receives 拢100. Dan is still thinking about how best to use this but knows it will be of great benefit to his church.
Learn more about the Lundie award and how to nominate a young person.