Lent is a special time of year - a time when we focus in on the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which is central to our faith.
It seems appropriate, then, that we should recall and sing together the songs and hymns that have been most important in our Christian lives.
Over the next few weeks, I'd like to invite you to suggest favorite songs and hymns we can include in our Lenten services. Just write me a brief email at geoff@bethanycovenant.com, or write a note and drop it into the Church office, with two or three lines explaining why the song or hymn is particularly special to you.
It will be special to us as we remember - and it will be special to those around, from oldest to youngest, as we share the expressions of faith that have meant most to us over the years. Students will be delighted to hear why a particular song is special to someone in Silver Liners; Parents will be thrilled to hear what a hymn means to their child.
I hope you will encourage and remind one another to participate in this celebration of our faith; feel free to talk to me about this idea, and suggest other ways in which we can enhance our worship, as we go deeper in Christ and further in mission together.
G
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Thanks Geoff-
ReplyDeleteI the Lord of sea and sky is the Hymn my family would choose...Elizabeth asked me to copy the hymnal and bring it home so she could learn the words, because she meant it when she sang "here I am Lord...I will hold your people in my heart"... and she wanted to know all the words.
For me, I love Come thy fount..it reminds me than I am .."prone to wander, and leave the God I love"...I feel even closer to Him each time I sing "Take my heart Lord...for thy throne above".
Thank you for opeining this lenten series to us.
kelly
Geoff,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Kelly that "Come Thy Fount" is a great Hymn that has really been a wonderful way for the SURGE kids and myself to worship on Friday nights. I have since been sharing all different versions from various artists with friends/family......
Another song I know my family and I love to hear that is full of truth which is also wonderful to sing and worship to is "I want to see Jesus lifted high". It is wonderful to hear my children sing along to it in the car as well share it with their friends when they are out playing.