On Sunday, October 22, 2006, our Director of Fine Arts Ministry, Ruthie Brannen was honored with a dinner attended by approximately 125 members of ORLC and some of her many friends. A great afternoon  spent remembering times past and all that Ruthie had accomplished during her stay here. Many of her friends related not only the accomplishments but some of the more humorous moments. She will be missed.

She was born and raised in Augusta, GA. She received a Bachelors Degree in Music (Performance - Organ) from Augusta State University.  Studied under Dr. John G. Schaffer. Returned to ASU years later to complete certification as a Georgia Educator in the music field.  Lived and worked as a choral conductor and concert organist in Munich, Germany.  Originated and conducted the German-American Choral Society of Munich, Germany.  Returned to Augusta in 1987 and began working for Our Redeemer as organist/choirmaster.  As programs expanded and developed, the position became Director of Fine Arts Ministries. Programs at the church encompassed all ages - singing, playing tone chimes and hand bells, puppetry and drama. She also promoted solo instrumentalists in our various programs, offered classical religious choral works for our adult singers on a regular basis.

  Not only did she work within the church but also outside the church: She was Choral Director for Augusta Preparatory Day School (Upper school); Music director for musical, both at APDS and throughout the community.