Wauconda Church Holds Jazz Service in Memory of Local Volunteer Leader

Wauconda, Illinois — March 3, 2015 Beloved community figure Bob Cloud, a longtime volunteer for the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, Love INC Southwest, and Messiah Lutheran Church, will be remembered on Sunday night at a special jazz service he helped to bring about. Featuring music by Chicago’s Frank Portolese Quartet, the service will include times of prayer and reflection as well as a remembrance of Mr. Cloud’s contributions to his community.

“Bob was an important part of this community and he touched a lot of lives,” Pastor Ben Dueholm said, noting that Cloud was especially touched by the needs of veterans and people living in poverty. “He served faithfully, week in and week out, at the VAC and Love INC in addition to being a reliable presence in our own ministries,” Pastor Dueholm added. He died in December—after urging Messiah to start a jazz vespers service, but before the first event could be held.

The service will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th at Messiah Lutheran Church, 25225 W. Ivanhoe Road in Wauconda.

Contact: Ben Dueholm (847) 526-7161 x21, pastorben@messiah-wauconda.org

About Messiah Lutheran Church: Messiah Lutheran Church is a community of Christians that welcomes the participation of people of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, physical abilities, political affiliations, educational backgrounds, and economic conditions--all who want to join us in serving God and proclaiming our faith. www.messiah-wauconda.org

About the Frank Portolese Quartet: Jazz Guitarist Frank Portolese has been active in the Chicago area as a performer and educator for over 25 years. He has performed throughout the US, the UK and Europe. He has released three albums and teaches at Elmhurst College and Interlochen Academy. He is joined by renowned Chicago musicians Frank Winkler on piano, Brian Sandstrom on bass, and Rusty Jones on drums.