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PHOTOS: Wilmington worship -- the praise bands

Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse. Worship services have seen an uptick in using drums and guitars for non-traditional services to attract more to worhsip. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse. Worship services have seen an uptick in using drums and guitars for non-traditional services to attract more to worhsip. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Alex Tomlin directs the praise band at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Alex Tomlin directs the praise band at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Music Director, Alex Tomlin, leads a prayer at band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Music Director, Alex Tomlin, leads a prayer at band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Lauren Jaski, left, and Lauren Bennett pray before beginning praise band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Lauren Jaski, left, and Lauren Bennett pray before beginning praise band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Musician Zach Bugg is seen through the holes of the music stand at praise band rehearsal on Thursday April 11, at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Musician Zach Bugg is seen through the holes of the music stand at praise band rehearsal on Thursday April 11, at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Lauren Bennett sings during band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Lauren Bennett sings during band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Music Director, Alex Tomlin, sings during praise band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Music Director, Alex Tomlin, sings during praise band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Lauren Bennett sings during rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Lauren Bennett sings during rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Lauren Jaski sings during band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Lauren Jaski sings during band rehearsal at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Alex Tomlin directs the praise band at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Alex Tomlin directs the praise band at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Jordan Flores rehearses with The Bridge Church praise band in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Jordan Flores rehearses with The Bridge Church praise band in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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The Bridge Church praise bands rehearses on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
The Bridge Church praise bands rehearses on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Music Director Patty Lyerly talks to the congregation before The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Music Director Patty Lyerly talks to the congregation before The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Members of the The Bridge Church praise band rehearse on Thursday April 11, 2019 in Wilmington, N.C. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Zach Bugg rehearses at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Zach Bugg rehearses at The Bridge Church in Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday April 11, 2019 [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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Joel Smith rehearses with other members of The Bridge Church praise band. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
Joel Smith rehearses with other members of The Bridge Church praise band. [NATHAN BURTON/STARNEWS]
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The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Music Director Patty Lyerly performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Music Director Patty Lyerly performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Bruce Gibson plays the piano in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Bruce Gibson plays the piano in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Bill Spencer and Cindy Ruppercht sing in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Bill Spencer and Cindy Ruppercht sing in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Wayne Myers plays the drums as The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wayne Myers plays the drums as The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Cindy Ruppercht sings in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Cindy Ruppercht sings in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Music Director Patty Lyerly performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Music Director Patty Lyerly performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Guitarist Dave Bohn performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Guitarist Dave Bohn performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Base player Eric Peterson performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Base player Eric Peterson performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Bill Spencer and Cindy Ruppercht sing in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Bill Spencer and Cindy Ruppercht sing in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Kathy Davanzon plays the djembe in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Kathy Davanzon plays the djembe in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Wayne Myers plays the drums as The Bridge Presbyterian Church's praise band performs in Leland. The trend to more non-traditional services have brought in a congregation of people who might not have grown up in worship. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wayne Myers plays the drums as The Bridge Presbyterian Church's praise band performs in Leland. The trend to more non-traditional services have brought in a congregation of people who might not have grown up in worship. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band performs Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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Guitarist Dave Bohn performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Guitarist Dave Bohn performs in The Bridge Presbyterian ChurchþÄôs praise band Sunday April 14, 2019 in Leland, N.C. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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