We’re excited to announce that in two weeks time, on
May 2 at 9:45 AM during our Sunday School time,
we’ll be resuming our monthly Sunday morning
hymn sings. In the past this time has been vital to our
congregation as we learn and prepare new material to
add to our arsenal of psalms, hymns, and spiritual
songs. We are told in many places in scripture how
vital singing is. See, for instance, Ephesians 5 and
Colossians 3. In fact, Colossians 3:16 says: “Let the
word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom,
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and
hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.” Singing, and singing well, is
important in the life of God’s people.
To that end, we’re introducing a new element to our hymn sing: the hymn of the month. The way it will work is this: at the end of every hymn sing, we’ll take some time to learn the hymn of the month, breaking down the various parts. And we’ll give you a good handle on how to sing it. Then we’ll also sing it at the end of Sunday School each week to keep it fresh. We’ll also provide printed copies of the music so you can take it home with you and sing and practice as individuals and families as you are able and desire to do so.
Over the coming months, we believe this will equip the congregation of St. Mark for our duties to God in worship and praise.