(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Shepherd of eager youth, Guiding in love and truth Thru devious ways -- Christ, our triumphant King, We come thy name to sing, Hither Thy children bring Tributes of praise. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The … Continue reading #60: Shepherd of Eager Youth
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#59: The Great Physician
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 The great Physician now is near -- The sympathizing Jesus; He speak the drooping heart to cheer -- O hear the voice of Jesus! CHORUS Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue, Sweetest name on … Continue reading #59: The Great Physician
#58: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetnees fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see And in Thy presence rest. 2 Not voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memm'ry find … Continue reading #58: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Pizza Ranch
Today's post is going to be one of those quick write-ups with picture(s). For the third time, the Avondale United Methodist Church youth group did a fund-raiser at Pizza Ranch on North Oak. In past year's I've done some photos of the youth, and you see them here, but this year's photos have a lot … Continue reading Pizza Ranch
New Year’s Goals (not resolutions)
Wednesday night I completed my bicycle goal for 2015: 2,400 miles in the year, an average of 200 per month. Hot or cold, didn't matter, I got my bicycle miles in. My average speed was 12.25 mph, so my total hours biked was less than 200 -- 196 hours. But that, and the trends and … Continue reading New Year’s Goals (not resolutions)
A Super Christmas — Act II
This is the second part of the performance, and one of my favorites. That actor in the white beard -- and with the long light brown hair you can just barely see from the back as he walks down the aisle -- is my son. Plays a good old man, eh? This particular episode brought … Continue reading A Super Christmas — Act II
A Super Christmas – Act I
As I mentioned yesterday, we are in the Christmas Season. So I'm going to finish out the year with a four-part series on Christmas. This is the pageant from Avondale United Methodist Church -- a four-act pageant posted in four parts:
O Come, All Ye Faithful
This is what everyone braving the cold, and possible rain/snow will be doing today as they attend Sunday services here in Kansas City. For no matter what the weather, we, the Faithful, are Joyful and Triumphant during the Christmas season. Below is the Avondale United Methodist Church Chime Choir playing O Come All Ye Faithful … Continue reading O Come, All Ye Faithful
Thanksgiving chime choir
Today I finish my Thanksgiving week music on the blog with the way it began in real life: With the Youth Chime Choir from Avondale United Methodist Church. The youth played Come Ye Thankful People, Come. At both services. So here is he 8:30 service: And there is the 10:50 service: Always great to see … Continue reading Thanksgiving chime choir
Hymnody
Today's post is later than normal, because I am posting video from today's sermon. Today's post is another musical interlude -- duplicated. The song is a 20th-century hymn Have I Done My Best for Jesus, with recordings from bot the 8:30 and 10:50 services. Singer is myself. Accompanist is Johnathan Livingston.
At The Rainbow 