Arise

Arise is a singing group made up of five friends from Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church. Josh Merritt is the leader of the group and is a Music/Choir Director and Teacher in Kingsburg, Ca. He has a BA in Vocal Performance and loves to use his voice to serve the Lord. Bobby Martin is an English Teacher at Dinuba High School. He has been singing since the age of 3 and loves the joy that music brings to life. Jeff Merritt is a crop advisor. He is a 4 year college vocalist and is always singing a song or whistling a tune throughout the day letting the spirit of the Lord shine. Rebecah Martin is an Elementary School Teacher. She has been active in vocal and instrumental music since childhood. She regularly participates in music ministry and has a deep love of praise and worship. Tayler Laemmlen is a 3rd Grade Teacher in Dinuba, Ca. She has been apart of various music and performing groups since elementary school and actively participates in praise and worship ministry at her church. Drawing from their deep love of music and a strong faith in Jesus Christ, they sing songs that range from Southern Gospel to Contemporary Christian, all with a focus on tight harmony and the good news of Jesus Christ. Their hope is that the music they sing can help lighten their listeners burden and bring joy to their hearts.