Across the world, a remarkable group of church musicians lead about 25 million people in song at worship every Sabbath. These musicians are called music ministers, music coordinators, organists, pianists, soloists, song leaders, choir directors, instrumental ensemble directors and a variety of other names. Sometimes they have no title and just volunteer their talents and…
Author: Irene Bennett
Foremost among those who were called to lead the church from the darkness of popery into the light of a purer faith, stood Martin Luther. Zealous, ardent, and devoted, knowing no fear but the fear of God, and acknowledging no foundation for religious faith but the Holy Scriptures, Luther was the man for the time;…
One of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s most popular sonnets is “How Do I Love Thee” where she lists the depth of her love for her husband through hyperbole, or exaggeration. Joachim Neander wrote “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” in the same vein by listing the reasons why we should praise God. However, instead of using…
The year was 1670. The Pietist movement was sweeping fast across the Protestant areas of Germany. Many sermons placed an emphasis on personal religion. And at St. Martin’s church in Bremen, it was no different. Using 1 Peter 1 as a basis of his sermon, the preacher gave a powerful call to a real spiritual rebirth,…
Lobe Den Herren is a famous tune sung among many Christian churches. Although the composer of the tune is anonymous, it is well-known enough to be published in 213 hymnals. In the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, it is the first hymn that greets you. Speaking of firsts, this was also one of the first hymns I…
Audioverse has been the go-to for many Adventists when it comes to sermons and presentations on many interesting and relevant topics such as marriage, prophecy, evangelism, witnessing, overcoming sin etc. Given by pastors, health professionals and lay members who have done ample research on their subject, the presentations are certainly relevant and eye-opening. Oh, and did…
Somehow I cannot relate to a filthy rag until I had to change a toddler’s diaper. Smelly, yucky and nasty. Ironically, that’s exactly how my righteousness look like.Maybe even worse. But what I cannot come to grasp with is God. Why in His High, Almighty, All-Powerful state would send His son –equally preeminent as He…
Gallery BIRTH & DEATH b: 21 March 1858; Battle Creek, Michigand: 2 December 1945; Cleveland, Ohio HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Known as the most prolific writer of hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and was referred to as “the sweet singer of Israel” Also known for…
Source: Alamy Stock Photo Bede the Venerable b. 673/4; Northumberlandd. May 26, 735 Education Given by his family to Benedict Biscop, abbot of St Peter at Wearmouth, at seven years old, for his education In 682, when Biscop founded the brother monastery of St Paul at Jarrow, Bede was sent to join the new community…