Songwriter slated for Ada Writers meeting

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This Saturday, May 24, Christian recording artist Doug Matlock will be speaking on "Song Writing" and will PERFORM some of his music at the Ada Writers meeting at 11 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the Ada Public Library! Everyone is invited! 

Doug grew up in Ada and graduated from Byng High School and East Central University. He became a Christian at age 8 and grew up attending Trinity Baptist. It was there that he grew to love and play music and begin writing songs. He married his wife Courtney in 2003, and in the same year he began as a youth pastor at First Baptist in Allen, Oklahoma. A few years later he served at First Baptist in Ada as a College and Media Pastor, and now he is an Education and Outreach Pastor at First Baptist in Chickasha, Oklahoma. In 2007, he released his first album, “Letter to the World.” This February he released his second album, “Singing Seems to Help a Troubled Soul.” His musical influences range from U2 to Coldplay to Johnny Cash. He

Doug in concert

is currently working on his Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and will one day pursue his doctorate. Doug plays music in many venues, including churches and coffee shops. One of his greatest passions is leading worship in church services. Doug will also have his two CDs for purchase at the meeting. They are $5 each. 

Join us for this special meeting!