About Us (Part 3)

We have two new additions to the blog crew, April Sanders has agreed to join our photography team to work alongside Megan Murphy in taking pictures. Also Lauren Bucca has been coerced by her loving sister to write about the "American Friends" events along with anything else Allison can convince her to do. Enjoy reading their bios.

Lauren Bucca (Writer) Lauren, (who would like to point out that this bio was written by her older sister) is currently studying English at Howard Community College having begun classes there last year as a senior in high school. Lauren works as a secretary on Saturdays in the SRC office, working under her aunt Donna Bucca. She has attended SRC for as long as she can remember, and was attending even before she could remember, but has yet to become an “official” member. Lauren loves to read and think about what she reads, yet loves on occasion to interact with humans, thus she has found some pleasure in partaking in various LS social events. The only challenge she encounters in being part of LS is the fact that Curt scares her.

April Sanders (Photographer) April is currently a sophomore at the University of Maryland and is planning to major in Spanish with a minor in Human Development. She works at Fairland Sports and Aquatics Center as a certified lifeguard where there is never a dull moment. April has attended SRC since 1997 and counts it a blessing to be a part of a church family dedicated to the pursuit of godliness. April can always be found breaking out in random, never ending bouts of song and dance, sometimes even to the chagrin of her friends and family. Any time she spends laughing with her fellow lightswitchers is enjoyable and she is grateful for the people whose constant care keeps her faith from becoming static.

~Blog Crew (Allison Bucca)

About Us (Part 2)

This blog is to keep the members of the Lightswitch ministry updated on our members and the activities we do together. Lightswitch is the young adults ministry of Solid Rock Church and is comprised of young marrieds and singles who are high school graduates and older. We believe in the truth of the gospel that God sent his Son to earth both fully God and fully man to die on a cross for our sins and then rise again.

All who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior can escape God’s judgment for their disobedience and instead have a relationship with him. That's why "Blind. Click. See." is the motto of our ministry. Christ clicked on the light through the gospel, and we hope that through our lives others will be able to turn on the light and see the truth of the gospel. If you’d like to learn more about us, visit Solid Rock Church for our 10 a.m. service on any Sunday or email us at lightswitchblog@gmail.com.

Shane Kohout (Writer) Shane is a senior studying History at Bowie State University. Recently he has been working at Giant Food store in the floral department (don't laugh!). Shane has been a member of Solid Rock Church for three years. One of his favorite things about SRC is the faithful preaching of the gospel every week. One important thing to know about Shane: he is never the mafia.

Mike Perry (Video Editor) Mike currently works as an IT Project Manager for NIH (National Institute of Health). Though he is skilled with computers, he wishes to someday have a job where he could talk to people all day long rather than work with computers. Mike has been attending SRC since June when he immediately began attending the membership class. He has just one more class to go and he’ll officially be a member of SRC! Mike loves the fact that in Lightswitch everyone is accepted, no matter their differing mannerisms or personality. Even though Mike has only been a part of Lightswitch for a short period of time, from day one he never felt like a stranger.

Ken Shepherd (Webmaster) Ken works as a writer-editor for a non-profit in Alexandria, VA, and lives with his lovely wife Laura in Takoma Park. He's been a member of SRC since November 2007. Ken graduated from the University of Maryland in 2001 and enjoys watching Terps football and basketball games. Ken's favorite thing about Lightswitch, has been learning how to walk together in a diverse community that glorifies God through living life together.

Aaron Spindler (Graphic Designer) Aaron possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Maryland and currently works as a waiter at the District Chophouse in downtown Washington, D.C. Aaron has been attending Solid Rock Church for about a year, and has enjoyed his time spent with Lightswitch. His favorite times spent with Lightswitch have been right after the events when everyone is winding down. Aaron enjoys the good balance of goofing off accompanied by conversations about the Lord.

Evy Taracena (Administrator) Evy is a stay-at-home mom who serves her husband Marlon and her two sons Marcus and Jaiden. Evy, Marlon, and Marcus came to SRC in June 2008 and ever since then they have been a part of Lightswitch. What Evy and her husband love most about the ministry is having fellowship with several couples in the same season as them. They also greatly appreciate the love and joy shared with the singles when they watch their little boys.

About Us (Part 1)

Allison Bucca (Senior Editor) Allison, a rising senior at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is majoring in Media and Communication Studies with a minor in Creative Writing. Allison has been a member of SRC since before she was born, her parents having met and married at SRC. Allison has done several marketing, writing, and communications internship and hopes to use these skills in whichever job God will hopefully lead her to upon graduation. Allison loves that Lightswitch has opened her up to many new relationships and "experiences" she would not have previously been exposed to if not for Curt's addiction to embarrassing fun.

Juan Cruz (Photography Editor) Juan is a student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) majoring in Environmental Science. He has been a member of SRC for almost two years. He enjoys a hot bowl of Lad Na soup and a good cup of Joe. One of the things about Lightswitch that he enjoys the most is living life with people that have a passion for the gospel and for intense games of mafia.

Megan Murphy (Photographer) Megan, an aspiring photographer, recently graduated from high school during which she took classes at Anne Arundel Community College her senior year. Currently she is taking time off from school to pursue starting her own business in photography. Megan has grown up in Solid Rock Church and looks forward to what God will bring in this next season. Megan also loves that Lightswitch's motto is “What we do, we do together,” which means if one person looks like an idiot; we all do.

Brianna Smith (Assistant Editor) Brianna, a sophomore in Washington Bible College’s Applied Music Program, began attending SRC with her family in May 2009. As a part of Lightswitch, she appreciates the group’s strong bond, which reaches far beyond Sunday mornings and official church functions. Brianna also enjoys the spontaneous times of fellowship throughout the week and the times of group worship led by the Lightswitch band. Spending time with the group as a whole, as well as with individuals, greatly encourages her and motivates her walk with God.