The team members of St. John’s bring their many gifts and rich experience to the ministries of the church.
Sarah Hagar – Director of Music
Sarah is a homegrown Coachella Valley resident and lifelong member of St. John’s. She is a Classically trained vocalist, with an extensive background in Musical Theatre, and a self-taught guitarist. She spent 20 years of her life working for various theatre and cabaret companies before “retiring” to pursue new opportunities. Having grown up in the church, Sarah started young as guest vocalist, grew to worship leader and is now the Director of Music. She is thrilled to be an essential part of the planning and future of St. John’s and is truly blessed to be doing God’s work in the church she loves.
Contact Sarah at music@stjohnslutheran.church
Jon McGihon – Choir Director
Jon McGihon is well known in the Palm Desert area music scene as a vocalist/soloist and choral conductor and producer of music events. A resident of Palm Desert for over 44 years, Jon graduated from Cal State Northridge with a music degree and toured for five years as a singer and director of The Waring Blendors with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians.
Contact Jon at jwmcgihon@gmail.com
Nick Cox – Social Media Coordinator
Nick was born and raised here in the Coachella Valley in a faithful Christian home. He has experience in all the aspects of live theatre production; including performing, set design, lighting design, sound design, and stage managing. Working in the Theatre is where Nick met his wife, Sarah Hagar, who is St. John’s Director of Music. Nick also works as a Videographer and Graphic Artist and is excited to use his talents to help convey the message of the church to all who will hear it.
Contact Nick at social@stjohnslutheran.church
Patsy Peralez-Deharo – Administrative Assistant
Patsy has lived in the Coachella Valley all her life. She married to her best friend, and they have two wonderful children. In her free time, Patsy enjoys hiking, swimming, reading and watching classic films.
She comes to St. John’s with 20 years of office administration experience.
Contact Patsy at office@stjohnslutheran.church