Bonnie Johnson-Williams
Bonnie Johnson-Williams
Director of Music Ministries
(he/him)
bonnie@stfrancismd.org
About Me:
I am from Freetown, Sierra Leone in West Africa and after receiving my Performing Arts Teacher's Certificate, I studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland. In my free time, I provide live music entertainment in senior living facilities - Nursing Homes, Memory Care, Assisted Living and Retirement Facilities; I also offer private music lessons to both students and adults. Occasionally, I write and arrange music for different music ensembles.
My Role:
I am the Director of Music Ministries at St. Francis and my responsibilities include providing a spirit filled, multicultural worship experience on Sundays, rehearsing handbell choir, combination of chancel & praise band, encouraging and nurturing people to use their musical skills in worship. I am also looking forward to introducing various musical activities to the community center. Together with other musicians, we provide accompaniment for Sunday services by blending voices and musical instruments.
My Dream for St. Francis:
My dream for St Francis is for us (Spiritual Musical Blocks) to build a Sanctuary of Praise for all nations, regardless of your background. A sanctuary that is home for everyone, a space where you can worship and praise God freely. I also look forward to having God's symphony at St Francis.
A Few of my Favorite Things:
- Movies: True Stories, Documentaries, Drama, Comedies, and Action. One of my favorites is A Few Good Men.
- Vacation Spot: I lived and worked in the Middle East for about seven years, Dubai is a great spot for vacation.
Fun Fact:
When I first visited the United States in 1993, I was taken to an all-you-can-eat restaurant and I ate 23 pieces of chicken wings. The pastor said if this guy can sing as he can eat, then we are in for a treat.
