I don't remember a time in my life when I didn't play music. Growing up, everyone
in my family either played something or sang. My mother was, and still is my biggest
fan. She taught me to love music, encouraged every wrong note and celebrated ever
right one. The first instrument I learned to play was the trombone, followed by the
rest of the brass instruments. Under duress I can even play the tuba....but shhhhh
we'll let that be our secret! Eventually I wanted to learn to write my own music
so I taught myself to play the piano followed by the guitar when I was 16.
As a teenager
music was the top priority in my life. Unfortunately the second priority in my life
was alcohol. Eventually alcohol tightened its grip around my body and soul. It was
my master. I was alcohol's obedient slave. It wasn't long until it was obvious I
needed help. My family surrounded me with tough love to ensure I received the help
I desperately needed. And almost 14 years later, the rest as they say is history.
My sober adult life has been a lot of ups and downs; marriage, divorce, unemployment,
remarriage etc. However the joys of my life outweigh the sorrows. Today I have a
wonderful husband and three adorable four-
In April 2006
I was presented with the opportunity to play in a praise band for a new church (Serenity
Church). Early in my college career I walked away from the combination of church
and music, disenchanted by the trappings of religion. But this was different. Serenity
Church is a church based on the 12 steps of recovery. Everyone there is recovering
from something, and more interested in recovering from what hurts them than "playing
religion." Right up my alley, a church of drunks and junkies and other things! I
couldn't resist getting involved with such a new concept for a church. So I dusted
off my keyboard after 7 years and became a part of No Regrets. Playing with No Regrets
is one of the highlights of my life.
Not only are we a group of musicians, we are
family. I often wonder just how playing my keyboard and guitar with these guys can
even come close to matching the impact that being loved and supported by this group
has made to my life. They are my rock when I can’t stand, my light in the darkness,
my shoulders to cry on, and my partners in crime. We pray together, laugh together,
and love together. I know that God's love is alive and well. I know because this
group of people has shown me what God's love means over and over again. They are
my “Jesus with skin.”
I am so excited to be a part of Serenity Church through No
Regrets, and can’t wait to see what God has in store for us all! I know whatever
is around the corner we can and will face it together and make some wonderful music
along the way. Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, brothers and sisters in Christ!
Trust God
Clean house
Help others!
Eve Rosser
Keyboard, Vocalist