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Favorite Scripture: Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Favorite Smell: Fresh rain Favorite Thing to Do: Travel with the girls and Don, sit by the beach while listening to classical piano music. Favorite Worship Song: I Know You're There by Casting Crowns Favorite Food: Italian Cuisine |
e are blessed to welcome Renea Buchen as our worship leader again in 2026. Having shared her beautiful vocal talent with us in the past and we are so excited to have her back with us once again. Together with her team of gifted musicians, including her husband Don (Vocals/Trumpet), and daughter, Alivia (Vocals/Piano), they look forward to leading us in praise and worship in 2026. Born and raised in the Philippines, Renea made her decision to accept and follow JESUS at the age of seven, after being lead in a sinner’s prayer, by a stranger in a cemetery! She met her husband Don, in the Philippines, and together they have been blessed to have had various opportunities to serve in music ministry together, for nearly 30 years. She is currently involved in leading worship at Real Life Ministries, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She enjoys all types of music but has a specific passion for worshipping God and seeing others experience the same. She has enjoyed living through the development of Christian music from the early 90’s through today. She still has a blast loving and singing old school worship while embracing some styles of modern praise and worship. In addition to her musical gift, her and her husband, Don, while on the mission field, established a children's home overseas, called Lifehouse. Her daughter, Alivia, after graduating from U of Idaho with a major in English, felt a calling from the Lord to spend a year as a missionary in the Philippines, and has just returned home and will be sharing her musical talent at the retreat as well. Renea is also the co-author of the book, "Marked with Hope", a biography of her life. Together they have three amazing daughters that share the same passion for Church worship music and love for Jesus. She is passionate about worshipping God and is excited to experience this amazing weekend with each of you. Link to her book: Amazon.com: Marked With Hope: The true story of a lost child from the Philippines: 9798429261980: Buchen, Renea, Lund, Melody: Books |