POCATELLO - The unique and beautiful blend of handbells and piano will resound at a Ring Praise concert on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 202 S. Seventh Ave. Woven with hymn history and Scripture, Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist, and Sean Rogers, pianist and organist, will touch your hearts and ears with a variety of songs focusing on praising God.

Through contemporary praise songs, hymns and reflective pieces, they tell the saving story of Jesus Christ. In addition to accompanying, Sean will also play a few piano solos. Phyllis rings three octaves of handbells and mixes in two octaves of hand chimes.

During the concert the audience will have an opportunity to ring hand chimes as everyone sings. No music experience is needed - young and old enjoy this portion of their program.

There is no charge for the concert; an offering will be taken for Ring Praise Music Ministry.

Phyllis and Sean have made three CDs together, which will be available at the concert. "Ring Praise" and "Ring Praise 2" are collections of hymn arrangements. "Come to the Manger" celebrates Christmas. The cost of each CD is $15 and all proceeds help fund Ring Praise Music Ministry.

Sean has two CDs available. "I Will Be with Thee" is a collection of original compositions and hymn arrangements. "Moonlight Serenade" is an assortment of popular tunes played on the theater organ. Both cost $15, and proceeds help Sean fund his ministries.

Phyllis Tincher has been solo ringing since 1997, and directs two handbell choirs at First United Presbyterian Church in Nampa. She has served as guest conductor at festivals, and taught many classes at handbell conferences and workshops. She is very active in the Northwest area of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers and served as chair for the area in 2000-2002. Phyllis enjoys using her musical talent in service to God and hopes her programs help the listeners focus on and praise God.

Sean Rogers is minister of music at Nampa First United Presbyterian Church and professor of choral studies and opera at the College of Idaho, Caldwell. He also works as a music coach and accompanist for opera singers and instrumentalists, and teaches piano and theater organ. He performs as a soloist and accompanist with all styles of piano and organ, from jazz to classical.

Sean has been involved in ministering through his music since the age of 8. Rogers holds four bachelor degrees from the College of Idaho in religion, sacred music, organ performance and piano performance.